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- Pronator Teres Syndrome And Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Ben CrabtreeMassage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating muscular pain and related problems arising from muscular issues. For example, in my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various nerve entrapment syndromes including the supposedly rare ...
Views: 4787 - Massage Therapy for Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Brigitte FaubertCauses of Insomnia Insomnia is a symptom that comes along with several health problem. A person may have difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep even though the opportunity to do so is present. Since it is a symptom, it is important to determine the origin of it's cause. For some, it ...
Views: 4755(4 votes) - Can Massage Help Relieve the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karen RandolphAny type of regular massage therapy, along with other practices such as bright light therapy, and regular exercise, has been proven to decrease the symptoms of SAD. In these dog days of summer, while many of us are enjoying the sun and heat, there are some who already smell autumn in the air, ...
Views: 4711 - Did you know your muscles have memories? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Kyana MinerIt’s probably not a surprise to you that any repeated physical movements we do in our lifetime affects our muscles. For example, if you sit at a computer 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your shoulders, neck, or low back may began to hold a Chronic Stress Pattern. However, physical stress is not ...
Views: 4639(5 votes) - Top 10 Complaints About Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonAre you a massage therapist who's new or old in your practice and wanting to increase your client base? Many therapists may be unaware of certain things they're doing to sabotage their massage practice. If you find that some of these complaints apply to you, take it as a learning experience and ...
Views: 4583 - Spring Specials Spa and Beauty Treatments from La Spa Therapie Malahide - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Jo BerryWith Easter upon us and Spring in full bloom it's time to refresh and revive our beauty routines with some beauty and salon special offers from La Spa Therapie Malahide! As we move from wrapped-up winter woolens into brighter, lighter clothes, our bodies are exposed to the changing elements. ...
Views: 4551 - Learn Facial Massage Moves to Fight Age Lines and Wrinkles - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Alison PeakeWhen you learn to facial massage, and repeat the treatment regularly, there’s no need to buy pricey anti-age serums and creams, or take the invasive step of plastic surgery, to look younger and healthier. A facial massage irons out fine lines and wrinkles, stimulates blood circulation and ...
Views: 4470 - What is Tantric Massage? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Alex CMuch like Thai massage, Tantric massage is often misunderstood as some form of sex service. The reasons for this are that a) the term gets hijacked and b) sexuality is still a controversial topic even in the complementary medicine world. However, a genuine Tantric massage can be a powerful ...
Views: 4469(1 vote) - Health Benefits of a Massaging Cushion - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from James BradworthJust out studies show that 76 million Americans experience backaches, headaches or collar ache. Massage chairs at this moment give you more ways than ever before to soothe those jangling nerves. The physical benefits provided by robotic massage chairs are great. Proponents of robotic massage ...
Views: 4414 - Massage Therapy - Fascia Work - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from John Spencer EllisAmong the many health benefits of massage is one that will surprise the novice: the ability to manipulate fascia. Fascia are body components located between the skin and the underlying muscle. It's here that inflammation and injuries can produce damage that can be encouraged to heal by a good ...
Views: 4394 - Marketing Your Wraps & Scrubs - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Dana Pharant RMTSo, you have just taken a course on how to safely and effectively apply a wrap and or scrub for your clients. Now what? It is time to get the word out to get the clients in. You will want to make use of all your avenues for marketing whenever you add new services to your menu such as scrubs ...
Views: 4366(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Massage Table for Home Use - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWith a massage table at home, you can easily indulge in the luxury and healing power of therapeutic touch on a regular basis. Check out the benefits of owning your own massage table below. Enjoy giving and receiving massage in the comfort of your own home. With a massage table at home, you ...
Views: 4267(3 votes) - Sacred Breath & Healing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Larry MelamersonSacred Breath is a process that increases your ability to feel and resolve the effects of your karma. The act of sacred processing will help you cleanse and release stored negative energy in your body. Sacred touch activates your Sacred Breath like a match or lighter, igniting ones Kundalini. ...
Views: 4211(3 votes) - Massage therapy for people with anorexia nervosa - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Martina DPeople with eating disorders see their body as an enemy. The obsession to be thin drives men, women and children from all walks of earth to drastically cut their calorie intake to dangerous, life-threatening levels. However, for an anorexic, starving is necessary in order to achieve ‘beauty’. ...
Views: 4198(1 vote) - Massage Body Mechanics: Therapist Injury Prevention and Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage therapy is a profession that requires proper self-care and body mechanics in order to prevent musculoskeletal injury from overuse. Recovery from overuse injuries requires time and patience, but with the proper care and reassessment of technique and body mechanics, full recovery is often ...
Views: 4186 - Energetic Massage - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2007 from Sander de BotWhat is energetic massage? This is a very light massage, where the hands or fingertips are being used to establish an energetic transfer. The fingers are placed at certain points on the body, known as acupoints, that are placed on the different meridians. These meridians are the energetic ...
Views: 4102 - FACIAL FITNESS SYSTEMS SKIN CARE LINE - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial Fitness Systems Medscience is an innovative Anti-Aging and Corrective Skin Care solution that offers esthetic professionals and our clients cutting edge scientific ingredients that are remarkably powerful and effective. Years of product formulation, medical and esthetic practice has led ...
Views: 4095(5 votes) - Where To Get The Best Massage Therapy Training? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyTo be an effective massage therapist, you must undergo proper massage therapy training. Fortunately there are many ways and places to acquire certified trainings to learn the value of different therapy methods and techniques. Here is a compilation of the best places to get the most excellent ...
Views: 3963(1 vote) - Massage Therapy & Zen Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Aaron HoopesZen Yoga can be a wonderful addition to Massage Therapy. It is a means of preparing each client to better understand the function of his or her own body, mind and spirit, and how to find a peaceful balance between all three. Zen Yoga blends Tai Chi, Qigong, Shanti Yoga, and Mindful ...
Views: 3786(6 votes) - The Benefits and Contraindications of Sports Remedial Massage - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseSports remedial massage is a kind of therapeutic massage that combines multiple benefits, taken from old massage techniques and modern medical science. Unlike its name may suggest, this kind of therapy is not exclusively used by athletes. Due to its multiple benefits, about anyone can resort to ...
Views: 3753(2 votes) - Openly Gay Massage Therapists Go Universal - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Joseph HolmesIf you think gay massage therapists cater only to gay men, think again. Massage therapy and its lasting benefits to the human body have been around for millennia. So it comes as no surprise to find the popularity of massage therapy at an all-time high, due in part to more serious attention ...
Views: 3746(1 vote) - Massage In Minneapolis - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeMinneapolis, Minnesota is beautiful city blessed by abundant greenery and a vibrant economy. It’s also a progressive center for medical research, finance, transportation, music, engineering and higher education. Minneapolis is a great place to live or to visit. So, whether your stay in beautiful ...
Views: 3709 - Tian Di Bamboo Massage, the Art of Massage with Bamboo - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Ernesto OrtizI have been teaching my own modality of Hot Stone massage for 10 years. This popular type of massage is offered in different kind of spas as well as by many self employed therapists. But what I am feeling is that we are turning from the age of stone to the gentler, more flexible medium of ...
Views: 3691 - Quieting a Chaotic Mind - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I received the following pointed inquiry from a pal: I need some advice on how to relax a mind that over-thinks. Hmmm. Let's see . . . Have you thought about illegal substances? How about gratuitous sex with strangers? Perhaps you might try copious amounts of good, old-fashioned ...
Views: 3687(1 vote) - Mom, If You Suffer from Adrenal Fatigue, - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from viveca stone-berryPut acupressure on your path to recovery One symptom of Adrenal Fatigue is feeling tired most of the day. Is this too general? Adrenal Fatigue sufferers are particularly tired in the morning and late afternoon. They feel most energetic after 5:00 p.m. and by bedtime a dreaded “second wind” ...
Views: 3603 - Piriformis Syndrome And Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Ben CrabtreeIn my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various syndromes including Piriformis Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Piriformis Syndrome responds quite well to massage therapy and bodywork. What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis Syndrome ...
Views: 3586 - Massage for the Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage can be effective to not only maintain health, but to even regain some functions that seem lost forever. One of the best prevention to most issues that Mature adults face is incorporating massage into their weekly regime. Geriatric Massage can increase blood circulation, combat ...
Views: 3551(1 vote) - Top 10 Health Benefits of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhat are the health benefits of massage? Well there are many so I thought I'd create a list of ones I know and others that I've read about. After reading my compilation of health benefits, I think you'll agree that massage is a valuable service to mankind and a great addition to a life of health ...
Views: 3536 - Benefits Of Neuromuscular Massage - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsMassage involves acting and manipulating the patient's body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary, and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, ...
Views: 3524 - The Pros And Cons Of Mobile Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever traveled to another location to give a massage? If you learn to do this right, it can be fun and quite lucrative. Traveling massage services are a great convenience and people who love convenience have no problem paying for it! If you've never considered this part of your practice ...
Views: 3482 - Embarrassing Massage Questions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Shane SteffinsDo you tip? Are you supposed to be nude? Do you say anything if the pressure’s too deep or not deep enough? What if you’re self-conscious about your body? Here are the answers to massage questions you want to ask, but may be too embarrassed to. Am I supposed to tip my massage ...
Views: 3469 - What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice SanvitoMassage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...
Views: 3460(3 votes) - Does your BODY need a TUNE-UP??? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Patricia AranaAnnouncing a new experience like none other that will get you connected to your body like never before! Whether it's a personal experience or heresy, whether it was a good experience or a bad one, it's time you defied any speculations you may have had about massage. At Taylor Made Massage, ...
Views: 3420(2 votes) - When Should You Get Massage Therapy? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeWhen should you get massage therapy or bodywork? The question comes up a lot more than you might think. People ask whether they should get massage therapy in the morning, afternoon, or the evening. They want to know if they should come in for massage therapy before they start hurting, or wait ...
Views: 3410 - The Value of Massage Therapy By Andrew Wolfe,LMP - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Andrew WolfeHealth care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to ...
Views: 3386(2 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
Views: 3358(5 votes) - Thai Massage: The Stress Buster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Shai PlonskiStretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...
Views: 3349(2 votes) - Chi Nei Tsang demystified - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mary Ellen DerwisIf you live on the West Coast of the US or Chiang Mai you are probably familiar with Chi Nei Tsang abdominal chi massage. If not, this may be your first contact so to speak with this amazing healing modality. I will attempt to demystify it for you. Chi Nei Tsang is based in the teachings of ...
Views: 3341(2 votes) - New muscle activation techniques proven to reduce musculoskeletal pain used in the massage industry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Paula NuttingTom Myers went to exhaustive lengths to establish the links or lines of the fascial system and how they are so important in functional mobility of the musculoskeletal system. By stripping cadavers of all but their unique fascial systems he has hypothesized that there are 7 major lines or ...
Views: 3310(1 vote) - How Massage Therapy Benefits Autistic Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Fred QuayeThe massage therapy is a well-loved session of many. Celebrities, public officials, workers, students, and people from all walks of life succumb to their cravings to experience the soothing effect that massage promotes. Imagine a day of hard work, stress, and pressure. Wouldn't it feel so nice ...
Views: 3309 - Benefits of Prostate Massage That Every Man Should Know - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Rachel MinahanThe prostate is part of the male reproductive system that is in the deep part of the male body. It is in front of the rectum and below the bladder. The prostate is a walnut-sized small gland found within the male reproductive system. It is close to the bladder. Its main function helps in the ...
Views: 3282 - Choosing background music for Massage treatments. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Vaughan JonesChoosing the best music for Massage. Many holistic therapists and spas find that using background music in the therapy room can have several benefits, both for the practitioner and the client alike. With such a wide variety of ‘Relaxation Music’ or ‘Massage Music’ available to download ...
Views: 3210(1 vote) - Hand held massager - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionA hand held massager is a great alternative to the more traditional practice of using a professional massage therapist. The Health Connection self massager is designed for easy use with a long handle shaped for the contours of your body allowing you to? Ease pain, stress, tightness and fatigue ...
Views: 3210 - The 7 Perpetuating Factors of Pain - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeIn my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I'm often asked by clients how it is that I assess clients and approach my work. There are a number of methods I use but when it comes to musculoskeletal pain one set of guidelines are "The 7 Perpetuating Factors of Pain". ...
Views: 3207 - Seasonal Affective Disorder? Aromatherapy Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cristina Proano-CarrionIf you feel bogged down by cold and gloomy weather, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD (yes, ‘winter blues’ is officially a clinical disorder). Just like its abbreviation, Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a pleasant state to be in. You may be a victim if you suffer ...
Views: 3167(5 votes) - Trigger Point Therapy And Referred Pain - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Paul SvacinaHuman bodies have not changed much in the past 10,000 years; however, during the last 150 years, we have greatly changed our lifestyles. Our bodies deal with new chemicals, sleep habits, physical tasks, indoor lighting, noise, and other unnatural stimulation. The increase of psychological ...
Views: 3113 - Giving back with care: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from David Woods''The tiger is ready to go. That was great!'' These were the words spoken by an 82-year-old man who just went through a geriatric massage therapy session- a comforting massage for the elderly! Massage therapists working in hospitals and nursing homes, claim that the feeling after giving a ...
Views: 3102(6 votes) - What is Chinese Tui Na? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Rowena PortchThe Chinese word, Tui Na, means push (Tui) grab (Na). This ancient form of massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years by martial artists, Qi Gong practitioners, and healers around the world to maintain health ...
Views: 3080 - Painless Deep Tissue Massage: An Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alice SanvitoPainless deep tissue massage. Some people think it's an oxymoron. Many clients and therapists alike believe that in order for a massage to be therapeutic is has to be painful, that harder means deeper and better and more effective. They believe that the only way to affect deeper muscle tissue is ...
Views: 3070(1 vote) - Marketing Your Massage Services - The One Minute Message - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownHave you ever had a client say, "Oh, I didn't know you treat headaches." or "Massage can't help a tendinitis, can it?" Have you ever felt like hitting your head against a wall? I certainly do when I hear those kinds of comments. The truth is that most of your clients - even your most ...
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