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- 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. ...
Views: 1343 - 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: 3322 - Bowtech: A New Holistic Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from George KeyBowtech term is an abbreviation of the words “Bowen” and “Technique”. It is a holistic vibrational healing therapy which was invented by the Australian physiotherapist Tom Bowen on 1950, while he was trying to find a cure for his wife asthma disease. Tom Bowen used to apply his therapy to ...
Views: 2182 - Massage Regulations - Are they a good thing? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Brandon RaynorMassage Laws - Are they really necessary? It is important for people interested in massage to understand the politics underlying various state and national massage laws. Many countries and areas have not introduced massage laws, but in some countries such as the US and Canada there are many ...
Views: 8268(2 votes) - Come Home: A Message of Repentance and Hope - by There is an old song that is in the pubic domain. It is titled, “Softly and Tenderly”. The words are as follows:
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
He’s waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
Why should we tarry
When Jesus is pleading
Pleading for you ...
Views: 2449 - Tension 101 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Chris SimonTHE BASICS Imagine a car that’s idling too fast. It’s revved up and working hard but nothing useful is happening. The motor’s burning more fuel, creating more pollution and experiencing added wear and tear. Well, it’s kind of the same with muscle tension. It doesn’t help you move and it ...
Views: 1497 - 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: 4050 - Conquering Pain Between the Shoulder Blades - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2010 from Nancy OlsonCONQUERING PAIN BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES 9 out of 10 new clients, when asked what their main complaint is, will tell me, “pain between the shoulder blades”. In our modern world stress has become so prevalent that it feels normal. How do you change that? First I will tell you what ...
Views: 20068 - 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: 3556 - Ka Huna Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Andrew BarnesKa Huna massage therapy is also known as kahuna massage therapy, huna massage therapy, ka huna bodywork, Lomi Lomi, Lomi, Heartworks Lomi Lomi, Lomi Lomi Kuplel, Romi Romi, Hawaiian massage, Hawaiian bodywork, Hawaiian masage therapy, Hawaiian temple style, Polynesian massage therapy, temple of ...
Views: 2061 - 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: 3127 - Top Ten Marketing tips from Ripple Massage - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Alison Shaw1. The philosophy of “build it and they will come” only works in the movies – marketing is essential to the success of any business, ignore it and your business will fail. Too many businesses will make the mistake of coming up with an idea for a product, developing the product, getting it ...
Views: 999 - Healing Touch, The Pace of Bodywork, and Your Breath - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2006 from Peter Cloud PanjoyahHealing Touch, The Pace of Bodywork, and Your Breath Being a massage practitioner by trade, I'm a firm believer in healing touch. Get yourself some bodywork as soon as you feel you can. It's as crucial as anything else you might do for your body. There are likely many modalities of ...
Views: 1871 - Body Massage for Relaxation, Health Improvement and Sensual Pleasure - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Knut HoltBy massaging your friend or living partner and let him or her do the same to you, you will both get emotionally closer to each other, and both get several health benefits. Massaging will benefit the mental state of the person you work on, the muscular condition, the blood circulation and the ...
Views: 2765 - Understanding Boundaries: A Guide for Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Brandon ThomasWe, as human beings, use boundaries as a way to understand how to relate to the world. In order to maintain a mutually respectful client/therapist relationship it is of great importance, as a massage therapist, to be able to recognize the ways that boundaries are identified and utilized. Since ...
Views: 7151 - Marketing Massage - How To Build A Steady Stream of Clients! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from James ThomasIf you give really great massage treatments all the time it's true that your clients may recommend you to their friends, which may generate more business for you, however when it comes down to it, just being a great therapist does not guarantee that you will be able to build a thriving and ...
Views: 13118(2 votes) - 5 Attributes Of Every Successful Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2006 from James ThomasIn every professional field there are practitioners that have all the success they desire and those that struggle just to pay the bills. As a professional massage therapist for 6 years (now retired) I have experienced both of these realities but at the height of my career I had a thriving and ...
Views: 7944(2 votes) - Medical Massage - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Peter LaneThere is a need to define the frequently used term “medical massage.” One proposed definition would require a medical massage therapist to have significantly more training to qualify for licensure. The curriculum for medical massage would include cadaver studies, chemistry and nutrition, as ...
Views: 1655 - 5 Benefits To Choosing A Career In Lomi Lomi - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Tania HodderIt's no secret that massage therapists are in high demand in Australia, however for the person looking to embark on a new career in massage, the multitude of study options can be overwhelming. Should I complete a Certificate IV in massage? Should I commit long-term and complete a diploma in ...
Views: 2297 - Getting more out of your Massage with a Epsom Bath afterwards! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Dawn MarieAs a massage therapist, I often recommend taking a Hot Epsom salt Bath after a massage because of several factors. One I have moved alot of metabolic waste as I manipulated the muscle tissues. Drinking water will help flush these toxins out, but you still may feel achey and sore for 24-48 hours ...
Views: 11867 - 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: 3461(1 vote) - Self Massage Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2003 from KimMost people that instinctively rub their necks and shoulders when their muscles are sore and tense have no idea they are employing a self healing technique called self-massage. Most people that instinctively rub their necks and shoulders when their muscles are sore and tense have no idea they ...
Views: 2223(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 ...
Views: 2956(2 votes) - Hot Stone Massage Techniques - by How-To with Massage Stones:
1) Clean the stones with disinfectant before every use. We at TherapyStones.com recommend a product called Odoban for professional use.
2) Put stones in a crockpot on low with water and the lid off, for at least 30 minutes before using. (This is one method and you ...
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