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- Purpose Of Massage - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from chris sarjeant1 To Soothe Certain massage movements are soothing. They relax the patient by their reflex action on the nervous system. If a soothing vibration or rhythm is set up in the body cells will sympathies with it. When the nervous system registers a sensory stimulation from a tactile sensation the ...
Views: 890 - Using The Best Massage Oils Enhances Your Experience - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Korbin NewlynOne of the most beneficial parts of going to get a massage is the extraordinary aromas coming from the massage oils that you therapist uses during your session. But are you aware that some massage oils can trigger reactions in the brain or arouse certain moods that make your experience ...
Views: 767 - Massage Therapy Basics - Learn The Soothing Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Korbin NewlynHave you been stressed lately? Do your muscles and joints ache from doing continues physical activity, or is your body excessively tired and tense from lack of sleep or anxiety? If yes, you will want to learn everything you can on the subject of massage therapy, and how you can begin taking ...
Views: 742 - Benefits Of Swedish Massage You Can't Do Without - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIt is possibly one of the most popular techniques for spa massages that you will experience. This type of technique has been well known to provide with you a good night's sleep, in addition to helping clean up toxic fluids within the body as well as improve the range of motion in your joints. ...
Views: 1109 - Manual Lymph Drainage For Better Health. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from David HarlandManual lymph drainage is the third most common type of physical therapy in Europe and is widely used in the health and beauty industries. It is a lovely, gentle technique that imitates the pumping action of the lymphatic vessels, stimulating lymphatic contraction. Manual lymph drainage is ...
Views: 1253 - Thai Massage - An Amazing Variation Of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIf you're making an appointment for your next spa massage soon, you might wish to find out more about getting a Thai massage. This massage technique is one of the oldest and efficient methods in history, and will leave you feeling relaxed as well as limber. Your massage therapist might also ...
Views: 779 - *** Massage Therapy - The Key to Healing and Health - by Massage therapy has been in use for a long time. Chinese documents dating back more than 3000 years denote its use. In recent years, massage therapy has grown in relevance, popularity and significance as a viable alternative to more traditional treatments. Adding to the legitimacy of massage as ...
Views: 1694 - Benefits Of Aromatherapy Massage - Health Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchAromatherapy massage is the massage done using aromatherapy essential oils. Aromatherapy massage not only helps you in relaxation but also rejuvenate your body from head to toe.You can improve your well being of mind and body by using essential oils of aromatherapy massage. Adding aromatherapy ...
Views: 1236 - What is Zen-Touch - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Seymour KoblinZen-Touch™ is a form of body therapy that combines: “Zen” - A state of being where one is flowing in harmony with the forces of nature. When we experience this place we feel a sense of Oneness... Unity... with the divine. We can all recall times, perhaps moments when our life ...
Views: 995 - Different Massage And Bodywork Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Milica BarjaktarovicThere are so many techniques to talk about... We cannot possibly address them all. Some differences between Oriental and Western massage therapy and bodywork are explained in another free article on http://HumanRemodeling.com. Yet another article on http://HumanRemodeling.com describes deep ...
Views: 1508 - Receiving Deep Tissue Massage - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Milica BarjaktarovicWhat can you expect and how can you prepare for receiving deep tissue massage? There are some massage and bodywork techniques which are deep tissue by definition - for example, rolfing. There are some which can be deep or light, depending on the needs of the receiver, like lomilomi or shiatsu. ...
Views: 7007 - Oriental Massage Versus Western Massage - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Milica BarjaktarovicMy training is in shiatsu, thai massage, and Hawaiian lomilomi. I have never even seen Swedish massage until I attended the massage school (to get licensed in Hawaii) and later worked in a spa. I went to shiatsu school In New York City with many students of Swedish Institute, because their ...
Views: 2232 - Massage And The Art Of HIV Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Joseph HolmesWe hold babies when they cry. We cup the backs of their heads and gently lay them on our shoulders. It isn’t something we’re taught; we just do it. To offer comfort and affection and show love by enveloping in touch—it is so simple within a typically complex human spirit, ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Types Of Massage And Ayurvedic Massage - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsMassage is a healing art practiced in all cultures and regions of the world. It is the systematic placing of the hands on a body and applying techniques to treat the body and the person to relieve ailments and stress. 1) Swedish Massage Therapy This is the most common type of massage therapy ...
Views: 987 - Get Techniques Of Oil Massage - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Peter sams• Massage oil decreases the friction created on the skin and prevents the pulling of hairs. Don't use too much: The less oil, the greater the friction and the deeper the pressure. Allow about 15 minutes, in the morning. The massage can be done either standing up or sitting down, in a ...
Views: 782 - 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: 3437 - Body Freedom Exercise (10): Minute Massage - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandBody Freedom Exercises Exercises To Do Together Minute Massage Massage makes your body happy. Its many benefits include stress reduction, lower blood pressure, enhancement of inner security, increased self-worth, relaxation, smooth energy flow within the body, and, of course, pleasure. You ...
Views: 750 - Massage Styles And Benefits Of Massage - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Patients may benefit from reducing salt intake. If you smoke, stop smoking -- cigarettes are a major cause of hypertension and related heart disease. Reducing excessive alcohol consumption may also help. Massage is simply the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body - the ...
Views: 653 - Scalp Massage Technique - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Fernando Soutullo RPTScalp Massage is a very special kind of massage that not too many people talk about. This kind of technique is a very good one used to unlock the scalp tissue from the skull; this procedure produces an increase of scalp blood flow and circulation and therefore hair follicle irrigation. ...
Views: 5171 - Massage Therapy Schools Teach Natural Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Michael BustamanteThe ancient healing art of massage is gaining new ground in today's modern society. When combined with traditional Western medical practices, the soothing and healing properties of massage and massage therapy can enhance the patient's overall wellbeing. This new acceptance of natural healing has ...
Views: 861 - Massage For Health And Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Luther LockardAre you suffering from muscle aches and pains or other muscular soft tissue conditions because of accidents, illnesses or poor posture? Have you been suffering from these conditions long term and tried many different forms of therapy, including massage, but with less than desired results? If ...
Views: 1157 - Massage Techniques - Health Benefits Of Ayurvedic Massage - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Dr John AnneAyurvedic massage techniques provide respite, circulation and elimination of toxins. If implemented as a daily practice, Ayurvedic massage techniques can even help to revitalize the body. In ancient times, Ayurvedic clinics did not frequently offer massage, as everybody gave and received it. ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - A Beginner's Guide To Sensual Male Massage - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from James NewmanThe words "sensual massage" can conjure all sorts of images -- some more steamy than others. It's a loaded phrase, certainly, but not necessarily in a negative sense, according to a FindAMasseur.com masseur. I like the site is open to self expression of sensual massage. Everyone has his own ...
Views: 11986 - 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: 3629(1 vote) - The Best Chair Massage Routine - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownChair massage professionals often like using predetermined chair massage routines when doing seated massage. Why? One reason is that chair massage was developed by David Palmer who was a strong proponent and educator of a ancient Japanese style of massage called Amma. Like many of the ...
Views: 5563 - Massage Therapy Business Tips - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Matt ButtreyMost massage therapists work or have worked in a professional setting, such as a spa or salon. Particularly at the beginning of your massage career, you may find that steady employment is necessary while you build your independent business. Below are just a few suggestions helpful for any new ...
Views: 1697 - The Art Of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Matt ButtreyTHE massage has always endured the dubious reputation of being a luxury reserved solely for the rich and those seeking a risqué rendezvous at the hands of a relaxing stranger. But now, more than ever, the massage is kneading its way into the mainstream with everyday people getting rubdowns ...
Views: 1898 - Massage Tips And Information - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Milica BarjaktarovicFor most people, the most effective bodywork is a kind that stretches joints and connective tissue, and "remodels" i.e. remolds the body. These are the kinds of bodywork I tried personally and highly recommend: thai massage, rolfing, shiatsu with stretching (e.g. ohashiatsu), some forms of ...
Views: 955 - Considerations In Choosing A Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Milica BarjaktarovicThis is the elaboration on 200-word editorial for Hawaii Wellness Magazine, distributed as paper copies on all islands: Aloha, everyone! I hope the New Year finds you happy, prosperous, and healthy. As we turn to massage and bodywork to make us relaxed and thus happier and healthier – oh, ...
Views: 1064 - 5 Reasons To Have A Massage Today - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Pam Hauser, RNCNN.com on March 8, 2007 offered the 5 following reasons for having a massage: Massage offers real health benefits, so much so that some conventional hospitals are making them a standard therapy for surgery patients and others. This interesting CNN article details many of these benefits ...
Views: 851 - Trigger Point Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonResearch by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, authors of "The Trigger Point Manual," has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition. Trigger points, a type of muscle stiffness, are the result ...
Views: 1283 - 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: 3479 - Nerve Entrapment Syndromes And Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeIn my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat men and women who are experiencing pain from various nerve entrapment syndromes. Like many painful conditions involving the body’s soft tissues, nerve entrapment syndromes respond quite well to massage therapy and ...
Views: 9505 - Massage In San Antonio - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeOne of America's largest cities, San Antonio, Texas, is a great place to live or to visit. Whether your stay in beautiful San Antonio is for a short business trip, a convention, an exciting vacation, or a family relocation you might find you want a massage. Massage in San Antonio is widely ...
Views: 1483 - Finding The Right Therapist. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from tracy jenkinsThe known benefits of a professional massage go a lot more than skin deep. Did you know that massage therapy is medically proven to reduce the levels of stress and release the body’s natural "FEEL GOOD" hormones called endorphins. Regular massage will promote good health and well being. It is ...
Views: 683 - What Is Chair Massage? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownChair Massage is a short massage, anywhere from five to 30 minutes, done through the clothing. Chair massage typically focuses on key tension areas in the back, neck, shoulders and arms. A professional chair massage practitioner performs the chair massage in a specially designed ergonomic ...
Views: 1409 - How To De-stress With Self Massage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMany of my clients will ask me after their session if they can take me home with them! That question always makes me smile and feel good knowing that I helped them leave my office feeling better than they did when they arrived. However, everyone has a massage therapist with them all the ...
Views: 2695 - How To Give A Great Five Minute Massage - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Chris SimonNot many things top a shoulder and neck massage. And just about everyone knows even a simple back massage or shoulder rub can be incredibly relaxing. Now, giving a professional therapeutic massage is something that definitely requires training and years of practice. But, there are some ...
Views: 15351(4 votes) - Thai Yoga Bodywork - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Sonia OsorioLotus Palm: The Mindfulness of Touch One of the ancient healing arts of traditional Thai medicine (along with herbal medicine and spiritual meditation), Thai massage is a full-body massage, performed on a floor mat, with both parties in loose, comfortable clothes. It incorporates t'ai chi ...
Views: 707 - Benefits Of Jojoba Oil - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Estelle CombsHow you can use jojoba oil: As a leave-in conditioner, place a small amount in your hair, rub your hands together and wipe the oil though your hair. You can either leave it in or wash it out with a mild shampoo. You can also add 2 tbsp. of jojoba oil into the bottle of your favorite ...
Views: 2134 - Raynor Massage How Often Should I Get A Massage - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Brandon RaynorHow Often Should I get a Raynor massage? http://www.raynormassage.com Many people ask this question and the real answer is that it depends on a number of factors. With our Raynor form of massage we have as our goal of massage the complete elimination of muscular tension in the body. Along with ...
Views: 1915 - Neuromuscular Massage: How Does It Differ From A Typical Massage? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from f cheshirePerhaps you might have enjoyed a massage in the past. While relaxing massages are enjoyable...neuromuscular or NMT is just one of the massage techniques address pain. You must understand that your nervous system controls everything in your body, including muscle tension and threshold of ...
Views: 2120 - Stress Relief: Learn The Art Of A Good Massage - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Lorraine RoachBelieve me I think it’s great that I can be more effective at what I do because I can delegate chores and needs that others do better or for less, leaving me more time to do what I like and can do best - but it is a choice, not a necessity. Somewhere along the way we have forgotten how to ...
Views: 992 - What is Ortho-Bionomy? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Ben CrabtreeHave you been experiencing pain? Maybe you've got some low back pain, neck pain, or hip pain? How about chronic tension in muscles and joints? Would you like to be able to bend over to put on socks or shoes? Do you want to feel good again? If so, you might be ready to try a type of therapeutic ...
Views: 1919 - Massage and Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage & Dieting - Can the weight be rubbed off? Nothing spells relaxation like a massage and relaxing while dieting is essential. Most dieters are changing their eating habits as well as adding physical exercise and massage is the answer for those spent, achy muscles. There are claims ...
Views: 2528 - Applied Spirituality - by "Hum log geeta ko maante hain, geeta ki nahin maante" implying we believe in the Bhagvat geeta more in the letter than in the spirit - anything moral and legal that leads to peace, happiness and equanimity comes under the purview of applied spirituality. Focus should be on correct thinking & ...
Views: 2052 - Marketing Secrets For Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Wayne McDonald, HolisticNetworkExchange.comLearn the crucial things that all your clients are desperately seeking from you. Master this and you will have a full appointment book and a 3 month waiting list. A successful massage therapist wants to get more clients to build a massage business, and very importantly, they want to keep ...
Views: 6764 - Creating Love and Harmony Through Massage - by Massage brings people together. Where there is conflict and misunderstanding, it calms tensions and creates unity by engendering feelings of closeness and tenderness.The following story illustrates this point.
In ancient Japan a recently married young woman had, according to custom, moved into ...
Views: 1894 - Understanding Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Gabriel FosterWe've all heard of massage and many of us have even experienced it, in one form or another. By a masseuse who happened to be an armature, loved one or professional. If the person knew what they were doing, you came away feeling like a million bucks. But what is massage, really! Massage or ...
Views: 831 - Stress...Do You Actually Need It In Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Chris SimonSurprisingly, the answer is yes, with research showing over and over that the healthiest and most productive people are those that learn to manage stress - not avoid it. Since stress stimulates your physical and mental performance, you actually want to find ways to keep it at an optimal level. ...
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