Jn II clinic-bosed prnctice, the client seeks the services of the nurse for various reasons. This is a list of the clients' most common causes for consultation: a problems on comfort: ''mnsakit ang aking likod, balikat, kamay, buong katmvan. paa. talompak011 {body aches and pains). " [n a Touch Therapy Clinic held at the UP College of Nursing in. October 2001 1 there were ninety­ one (91) clients who came for consultation. Fifty percent reported body pain (shoulder, upper and lower back). a problems on body composition: "gustong lumiit ang tiya11r, dmataba ako~. "gusto kong pumayat", "gusto knng twnaba" Perceived high levels of stress: "p1Jno ako ng l'ensiyon", 'hindi na ako nakakapag-isip ng k/ar·o·, Jbabagsak ako sa aking kurso", "magulo ang a king isipr. unawawala aka SQ sarili'' a Menstrual concerns; "hiridi ako nir-cregla r, "'masakit kapag may reg/a aka~ High blood pressure. About 30% of dients who came for the Touch Therapy Clinic were diagnosed as having elevated blood pressure readings or reported being dia,gnosed hy a doctor as having hypertension. Initially, there was a hypothetical estimate on the duration of a nursing consultation. A practical measure was to record the duration of consultations. It became evident that the time ranged from thirty (30) minu'tes to one (1) hour. This estimate ensured that the consultation is a focused interaction. Nursing deals with human responses and there is a need to spend enough time \dth a client while being aware of time constraint. Also, as a clinic practitioner, becoming aware o[ the time factor is a practical concern since th-ere are also other clients waiting for their turn. Establishment of rapport was a very essential step. It was done by greeting the client with a smile. introducing the practitioner 's name and asking the client what name and form of address they preferred to be cal Jed. The preferred name was included in the client record to remind the nurse in futllre transactions. Tbev were also asked to fill out the forms with basic identifying information., Another important component of a nursing consultation was the Mcreation of a liealing space. " TI1is is a practice from the teachings of a spiril-ual leader and shamanic healer, Gurudevi Ahalya Running Deer Mahakali ~ who made sure that clients undergoing ex"t. raction healing were in a healing space. lo the nursing c Unic, this was done in various ways. Clients are asked to sit comfortably. remove shoes and wear comfortab le slippers to help release tension. Bags, books, cellular phones, pagers and other belongings are set aside temporarily. Relaxing essential oils Like chamomi le and lavender we. re also used in burners to help create a healing atmosphere. The c:lients' remarks that the consultation caused them to rest, relaxed and be focused on their goal for the,isit validated the value of~creating a healing space. n When the client is comfortable, it was easier to talk about the cause for the visit nnd do the interventions. ] Gurudevi Ahnlyn Running Deer Mahakali is a spiritual teacher and shamanic healer of the 1-lari Om Tat Sat Henn it. age (visit www. h Qtshrcmilag c. arg) 321 