theawakeningcommunity Tim Janak Sr. of Paths in Healing


by Barbara Lynn Silberg


Tim Janak Sr.’s Paths in Healing Body- works is a tranquil, sacred space, dotted with Native American art. A sound/ vibration table sits at its heart, while a surround music system fills the room with Native American flutes, drums, songs, didgeridoos, and other primordial sounds.


Barbara: How would you describe yourself? Tim: As a man who loves nature, animals, exercising out- doors, and the simple forms of healing arts. Being part Comanche, I attend sweat lodges, drumming and other sacred ceremonies.


Barbara: How would you describe your business? Tim: I do various forms of bodywork—Sports Massage, Neu- romuscular Massage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Thera- py, and Energy Work. All sessions are unique and incorporate the use of the Sound/Vibration table. While receiving body- work, the client is cocooned in sound and vibration.


Barbara: Whom do you help? Tim: If they find their way into my door, I’m going to find a way to help them. I’ve been instrumental in helping athletes, people of all walks of life—in all stages of life—children and animals.


Barbara: How did you get started? Tim: As a boy, I’d often find wounded animals and birds. I would bring them home and nurse them back to health. My mother was a nurse. She taught me how to care for the injured and how to deal with those too sick to survive. Deal- ing with animals in pain, I learned the importance of touch— how anger would affect my touch and could cause unintentional pain, how a compassionate touch could sooth and heal. My mother always thought I’d be a doctor. And I did study Pre-Med for 2 years. But my dad became ill and I dropped out to work. I returned to college, got a degree in Mechanical Technology and went to work for an engineering company. I worked doing mechanical technology for 18 years, playing music on the side. Running became my stress reliever. But in 1987, while running, I hurt my back. I struggled for 2 years, in pain 80% of the day. After going to various doctors and popping muscle relaxers, I ended at a chiropractor who adjusted me and sent me to his massage therapist. In three visits, I was 50% free of pain. It took me 8 months, to re-balance and run again. I


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became fascinated with massage and enrolled in massage school.


Barbara: Who were your strongest influences? Tim: There have been many: my Dad, my Mom, numer- ous teachers and mentors. Tim Jr. is one of my strongest influences. He’s an old soul—like a gateway to the beyond.


Barbara: What are your short- and long-term busi- ness goals? Tim: Short-term, I just launched a Sports Massage Certification Program which has drawn a large interest. Soon, I intend to have other Certification Programs pertaining to Bodywork. Long-term, I see Paths in Healing becoming a Wellness Center in the middle of nature.


Barbara: What are your personal goals? Tim: Short-term, I’d like to continue to travel and teach—one day, on reservations. Long-term, get a motorcycle and travel the west to see all the National Wonders and the homes of my ancestors. I want to keep working till I pass on.


Barbara: What is your favorite quote? Tim: “Every morning when you wake up, stand, face the sun, square your shoulders and put one foot in front of the other. No matter how hard life gets, keep going.” ~ Native American saying.


Barbara: What would people be surprised to learn about you? Tim: I have a little kid side to me. I still ride bikes and attempt to roller skate, jump rope and play in the mud.


Barbara: How would you sum up your philosophy? Tim: We are all connected and my actions affect all others, nature, the world, the universe. I strive to live in harmony with all of nature, mankind, and the laws of the universe.


Close to Tim’s Heart Tim Sr. is 58 years old. Divorced. Son, Tim Janak, Jr. Grandson, Tim III, 3½ years old. I’ve got two shiat- su—Shatzie (Sweetheart) age 8, and her daughter, Starlight, age 4. I have been told that both are heal- ing dogs. This I believe.


For more information, visit Tim Janak, Sr. at Paths in Healing, 9525 Katy Freeway, Suite 205; or call 281-352-3611; or visit his website at www.pathsinhealing.com/home.html See Paths in Healing’s ad, page 16. i


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