Aloha


I have come to couples coaching as a natural extension of my other mind/body work - which is in itself its own journey.

Coaching evolved as a natural extension of my work with couples in workshops and retreats and individuals as a massage therapist - teaching massage skills and ways to create greater intimacy and connection.

What I discovered through the therapeutic workshops is that what couples really wanted (and really needed) was an Intimacy Workshop - to re-connect, re build spark or restore trust. So I created the "Creating Greater Intimacy through Touch" workshop, which continues to be very popular. 

While the focus is on touch - and learning to touch in a more intimate and pleasing way, I have found for many couples more time is spent in the talking portion of the workshop. Comments like "this has been more helpful than 6 months of marriage counseling" has brought me to this place.

Modern life is hard. People are struggling.  We are more connected than ever, yet more isolated.  Social media and the internet has created a dynamic whereby people, couples struggle to connect in real life.

What is my expertise?  Great question.  Honestly I claim no special expertise except my own life, life experiences, keen intuition and my own journey - from uber focused type A business person, through the depths of divorce, near death accident and and catastrophic business loss to a place or re-evaluation, and refocus.  I have likely walked the path you are walking, made the mistakes ahead of you and perhaps, just perhaps that will save you from making some, many or all of them for yourself.

I have no books to sell, no legions of Instagram followers, no quick fixes.

As a young man, I studied martial arts, Buddhism, and then later in life - massage techniques, bodywork and yoga.  After following a traditional career path for nearly 30 years, I began dedicating part of my life to exploring alternatives to the daily grind, connecting with people and helping them reduce stress in their daily lives.

I believe that some of the core practical ancient Hawaiian & Zen beliefs of simplicity, honesty, integrity, gratitude, forgiveness  and balance are a key to life, love. peace and happiness. Through caring connections with my clients, candid challenging conversations,  I create a zone of trust and comfort, which forms the foundation for a profound growth experience.

from a friend and client...
"In both his workshops and private sessions, Edward is known for his welcoming, compassionate, calming presence and his intuitions."

To see how his clients are moved by the experience fills him with joy and leaves him with an inner peace and sense of purpose and meaning. He feels honored that his clients come to him to help them find calm and improve their physical and mental health.

Edward Miano, LMT

Edward Miano, LMT, MLD-CT

Licensed - Commonwealth of MA LMT
Licensed - State of Hawaii LMT
Licensed - Town of Needham Bodyworker
Zertifiziert - Wellness-Masseur  - Deutschland
Zertifiziert  -  Körperarbeit lehrer  -Deutschland
Certified - Gantke® Lomi  & Kakuna Bodyworker
Certified - ALCOLS MD-CT
MBLEx - passed
Insurance - AMTA
NCBTMB - Approved Provider # 1678
NPI: 1679345474