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- Thai Massage for Sciatica - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Surya KolpakovI was leaning against the far wall of a hot and humid room in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The fan in the center of the room did little to cool the oppressive heat outside. I wasn’t worried about the heat. Instead, I was fully engrossed in neatly drawing stick figures on my weathered notepad. In front ...
Views: 2489 - 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: 3361 - Massage for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Denise OrdonioWhat you have not heard about Chronic Pain… Have you ever had a recurring bout of chronic pain that never “really goes away completely”? For example, when you get stressed, why your neck that had whiplash seems to be a magnet for pain and stiffness? The culprit is often called scar tissue and ...
Views: 946 - Foot Massage: From Bottom to Top Well-being - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraReflexologists often perceive the feet and the hands as a reflection of the body. By applying foot massage or reflexology techniques, a reflexologist can dispel stress patterns in other parts of the body. Foot massage is the practice of stimulating the nerves of the feet to encourage a ...
Views: 1065 - The Magic Touch of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAfter a week long of paperwork in the computer, calculating and adding up bills, making ends meet and catching up with deadlines, it is always glorious to get a massage. Once those tight, tensed and aching muscles are soothed, loosened and relaxed, it may seem as if the week long of stress and ...
Views: 717 - Ancient Healing Art for Holistic Wellness: Asian Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMassage has been practiced for thousands of years dating back to the ancient Greece. In fact, the word “massage” is Greek in origin meaning “to touch”. Today, massage is one of the most popular spa services and therapy that include stroking of the skin or kneading and ...
Views: 1552 - Pain Relief and Bodywork - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Sean wolfAs consumers, you literally have hundreds of modalities to choose from to get a variety of releases with bodywork. But…have you ever stopped to pay attention to what your therapist is actually doing with these modalities? Most of the time, they do these modalities because some expert told them ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Why Should We Touch? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Gilad SchafmanThere is a story (based on real research that was done) about a researcher who inquired how many times people touch each other occasionally on the street. He traveled around the world and observed and counted. In china it was about 100, Japan 50, USA 80, Italy 120, Israel 90 and then he reached ...
Views: 1646 - Posture and Structural Integration - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Gilad SchafmanIn our childhood some of us have heard the expression "straiten up", "How are holding your body" and other expressions intended to improve one's posture because it is slouchy. Practically making an effort to straiten up is short term and based on force that is why after a few minutes the posture ...
Views: 1921 - What Is Raynor Massage - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Brandon RaynorRaynor Massage is a system of bodywork developed by Australian trained Naturopath Brandon Raynor. It covers not just the muscles of the body but also the skeletal system and the subtle body energy systems of the body. Raynor massage is not performed as a routine massage, although we do have ...
Views: 10209 - Tips On Successfully Starting A Home Massage Business - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Amy RobertsIf you have just graduated as a Massage Therapist and want to start up your practice from home here are some ways you get started. First of all, let me say that starting from home is an excellent way to keep overhead costs down, build up a solid client base in the control of your own ...
Views: 5998 - How To Give A Relaxing Massage - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from George KeyOffering to give a relaxing massage to a friend or loved one can be one of the best gifts that you can provide for someone who has had a bad or stressful day or week. Few people will turn down a massage, especially if you know how to properly give one. A good massage isn’t necessarily ...
Views: 2195 - Sports Massage For All Athletes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Denise GregorySports massage is designed to help pro athletes, amateur athletes, or duffers to prepare their bodies for athletic performance, recover after training or events, and/or help prevent injuries during training. There are four types of sports massages: * pre-event sports massage -- a short, ...
Views: 1165 - A Much Kneaded Stress Relief Solution: The Healing Benefits Of Massage - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Amanda BanksStudy after study shows that therapeutic massage has many positive effects on all systems of the body, including enhanced immune function and decreased cortisol (stress hormone) levels,. Apart from improving blood circulation, therapeutic massage also increases lymphatic circulation. Lymph is ...
Views: 1302 - Do You Risk Getting Stroke With Massage Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from James PangSaya, a renowned Taiwanese, met a car accident that injured her cervical vertebrae. Her family members then tried to heal her injury by massage therapy but it made her condition worse. During Saya's old age, her neck suddenly could not move and she felt very painful. Saya quickly went to see ...
Views: 2894 - 4 Steps On How To Choose A Good Massage Therapy School - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheThis article will discuss some of the biggest challenges that most of people face in finding the right training school to attend and one that will fit into their budget and schedule. Massage therapy is becoming increasingly popular. It may be because of this that many states have taken notice ...
Views: 967 - My Qualifications (FYI) - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Cynthia GivenNOTE: this is a lot to take in. Only read it if you really, really want to know more about my credentials. You have been warned! I enjoy the clients who have found me online! I have had a lot of positive response to my information (and coupons). However, if you don't know who I am or are new ...
Views: 613 - How To Recession-Proof Your Massage Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Kristine ShultisWhat is a Recession? A recession is defined as a period of time during which the economy not only stops growing but actually shrinks for at least two consecutive quarters. As you can see from the definition, a recession is only really defined after it has already happened! You have probably ...
Views: 1885 - 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: 2960 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome And Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Ben CrabtreeIn my San Antonio Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various syndromes including Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Thoracic Outlet Syndrome responds very well to massage therapy and bodywork. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Though many people ...
Views: 5056 - 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: 3375 - Why Business Cards Don't Work As Marketing Tools - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Amy RobertsWhen you’re getting your name out there to your potential clients, you have a variety of options. If you choose to do newspaper advertising then make sure the people you want to become your clients actually read that newspaper. If they don’t, I strongly advise advertising in another ...
Views: 953 - Get Daily Pain Relief With A Deep Tissue Massage Chair Recliner - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Steve EsquireCertain pain conditions such as tension, constant pain or even chronic pain cause considerable discomfort. To help relieve some of these conditions, a massage to penetrate more deeply was needed. This massage technique is now called deep tissue massage. When muscles are used, they can ...
Views: 1209 - 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: 4577 - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome And Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Ben CrabtreeDo you have foot pain or numbness? You could have a condition known as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating conditions arising from muscular and connective tissue abnormalities. In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I ...
Views: 4755 - Massage Ethics As A Tool For Personal Growth: An Introduction - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Rebecca MauldinMost massage therapists receive Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice from various sources. These lists of guidelines and rules are helpful in setting the professional standards for massage therapy. Yet, the "rules" can be slightly different from one organization to another and, like ...
Views: 1637 - Spiritual Massage: Suggestions For Receiving Sacred Bodywork - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Rebecca MauldinEverything in life has a spiritual aspect, and receiving massage is no different. There are times, however, when a bodywork session seems particularly sacred and you feel as if you have transcended your ordinary material world and entered a special state. You connect with your essence and are ...
Views: 2061 - When Worrying Can Be A Sign Of Something More Serious - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaEveryone worries from time to time, but if your worrying starts to interrupt your daily life and causes debilitating anxiety, you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD. While people with GAD may begin by worrying about simple things, GAD can easily take over a person's life and cause ...
Views: 782 - The Hidden Health Benefits Of Massage - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaMany people love to get massages because they feel great, but what most people may not realize is that massage also provides health benefits. When massage therapy and techniques are done properly, massage can decrease stress levels, provide muscle relaxation, and improve your immune system. ...
Views: 1217 - When Massage Is Only Skin Deep - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Joseph HolmesHaving your masseur work kinks out of your back feels like heaven, and if you’ve ever fallen under the spell of a massage therapists’ hands, you know all to well what I mean. Those convinced of massage therapy’s benefits by way of experience feel the results in better working muscles, how the ...
Views: 735(2 votes) - Solution For Simple Summer Soreness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Joseph HolmesI can only imagine the number of you out there who put in about as many hours in your vegetable garden—or flower garden—as you do in your 9 to 5 job. Some of you may have signed up for your company softball team or neighborhood volleyball team or a soccer team with a group of your friends. ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - The Emotional and Spiritual Aspects Of Receiving Massage - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Rebecca MauldinWhen we are touched by another person, we can focus of the physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual aspects of the touch. The physical aspect of touch is usually pretty accessible. We’re used to experiencing the sensations of pressure, speed, pleasure or pain that accompany getting touched. ...
Views: 2386 - The Physical, Emotional, Mental, And Spiritial Aspects Of Touch - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Rebecca MauldinTouch: it’s one of our most basic needs and yet we usually don’t spend much time considering it. We know there’s a difference between “good touch” and “bad touch,” yet these terms are often limited to the discussion of sexually inappropriate touch. When we go to a master bodyworker, we sense ...
Views: 2345 - Ask a Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Suzanne PeranteauAsk a Massage Therapist Q: What is massage therapy? A: Massage is used for simple relaxation at spas nationwide, and gift certificates for massage therapies are a popular choice for birthdays and holidays. Massage also has therapeutic benefits for certain patients who suffer with pain and ...
Views: 1297 - Thai Yoga Massage - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jamie SchabA bridge between the old and the new Imagine yourself seated comfortably on the soft cushioning of a mat, in a warm peaceful room, water flowing in the background to soft soothing music. Your thoughts begin to drift away, as you deeply inhale you feel the warmth of the therapist’s ...
Views: 1063 - Edgar Cayce's Massage Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Stephanie HeidemannEdgar Cayce (1877-1945) was born with powers of perception that extended beyond most people's. By the early 1900s, Edgar Cayce was a famously documented Medical Clairvoyant healing people of a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, sometimes considered "terminal". His clairvoyant teachings ...
Views: 4641 - Acupressure & Massage For Dogs, Horses, and Other Companion Animals - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Lisa SpeakerAcupressure and other holistic modalities for animals have seen a jump in popularity as animal owners look for ways to help their furry family members live longer, happier and healthier lives. Animal owners are leading the charge as they demand more options for their beloved pets. They are ...
Views: 1016 - What to Expect From Your First Professional Massage - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Paulette GehrkeYou may have been referred by a friend, doctor or colleague. Whichever the case,you have scheduled your first massage appointment and you are feeling a little uneasy. It may feel a little intimidating not knowing what to expect, thinking about a stranger massaging you. Let me assure you as long ...
Views: 2090 - What Kind Of Massage Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Cathy TaylorMassage feels sinfully good, doesn't it? The truth is, massage is one of the best things you can do for yourself; especially during times of change such as menopause. This soothing therapy has been shown to lower blood press, reduce muscle pain, improve joint flexibility and alleviate ...
Views: 705 - Massage Support For Fertility And Women's Reproductive Care - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Nicole KruckA seldom considered problem for many women suffering from infertility and many other symptoms stems from physical displacement of the uterus. Even medical professionals in the United States who recognize this problem rarely have been able to address it outside of surgical procedures and or ...
Views: 2168 - Debunking The Detox Footbath - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Michael ForrestI have often been asked my opinion about the detox remedies (patches) that are being promoted in late night infomercials or the Detox footbaths that are popping up in Chiropractic offices, salons, and recently in a ladies health club that has since closed it’s doors. I have always been ...
Views: 2154 - The Power Of Touch - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Michael ForrestWe human beings are wired for touch. We respond to touch and need it to survive. Our first instinct when we are injured is to put our hand over the affected site and oftentimes to rub it. There is a special magic that occurs when someone else touches us. The brain responds by releasing ...
Views: 1014 - Instructor Profile - Emily LaBathe - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Janine FlemingEmily LaBathe’s introduction to massage was something of a freak coincidence. After a car accident, she signed up for a massage at a clinic neighboring her auto mechanic. She found that she enjoyed her experience so much that she began to practice on her friends and family. Aside from the ...
Views: 2538 - 5 Steps To A More Satisfying Massage - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Corey RichasonMassage is becoming a popular way to ease stress, treat chronic conditions, and ease pain. With increasing popularity, comes a higher price tag. To make the most of your massage, use these 5 simple steps. Find your happy place. Our lives are often quite chaotic. A quiet mind will enhance ...
Views: 1137 - Book Review: The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Massage and Massage Therapy. Massage and Massage Therapy involve the kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation, as well as aid the process of injury healing and manage pain. ...
Views: 2128 - Definition: Massage and Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMassage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, i.e. mechanical, medical/therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic massa ...
Views: 1583 - Sports Massage Therapy - What You Must Know Now - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Korbin NewlynA unique form of sports massage therapy is known as the Ayurvedic method that, though it is not a complete therapeutic cure, it is helpful in making an organism take in nutrient material from within the body itself in addition to helping to dispel toxins. There are very forms of ailments that ...
Views: 863 - Extraordinary Massage Chair Benefits For Your Muscles And Health - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Korbin NewlynA superior massage can relieve tension although therapeutic massages are not always practical or easily accessible. Because of this, there are electronic replacements available that substitute for masseuses and masseurs, in the form of a massage chair. Despite the popular belief that the ...
Views: 1312 - Tantric Massage - The Next Step In Complete Relaxation - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIf you have ever had a massage done on you before, you realize just how relaxing it can be. You are laying down on a table while a professional masseuse works their techniques on you, relieving the tension spots that always seem to build up from all the different stress in your life. You might ...
Views: 2868 - Sports Massage - When Should You Get One? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIf you are an athlete or exercise frequently, you might go through muscle cramps or fatigue after attempting a new type of exercise routine or if you have been inactive for some time. A sports massage might be just what you would need to make sure your muscles are loosened up and prepared for ...
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