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- 5 Mistakes Many People Make During Sensual Massage - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerHas your marriage become dull? Are you experiencing no spark? Want to turn up the heat in your relationship? Well, that’s what erotic tantric massage for couples is for. Sure massage therapy has always been popular, but in the last few years, tantric massage has gotten to be extremely popular. ...
Views: 2119 - A Message from Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Sue FrederickIt’s 2 a.m., and I’m sound asleep when suddenly there’s a strange and very large man standing right beside my bed – about a foot away. He’s wearing jeans, a dark t-shirt, and an unbuttoned flannel plaid shirt. He’s not trying to scare me; he’s just casually standing there looking at me – rather ...
Views: 2118 - Erotic massage is a tool to bolster relationships - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Wiki dultResearchers from various institutes, public funded and private funded equally found the invaluable benefits massage or oil rub can do to infants, their airways get cleared so do their bowels and so they gain weight and grow better than those that are deprived of a massage. Evidence says that ...
Views: 2117 - Who can Benefit from Vitaflex Technique? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Bill CotterEarly health care are focused on manual manipulation by using hands-on techniques and herbal medicines. Many of the techniques were developed as years passed due to their effectiveness and lower risks which are suitable as alternatives for modern medical care programs. Massage therapies are now ...
Views: 2117 - Beneficial Effects of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lee TrittBeneficial Effects of Massage Therapy Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.[2] Theories behind what massage might do include ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - 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: 2104 - The Simpe elegance of healing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Damian MatthewsWhat actually heals you when you are hurt or sick? The doctor may set the broken bone, but the body heals the break. The doctor puts the stitches in the cut but the body heals the wound. Don't get me wromg, if I break a bone I want the best bone setter to get the parts back in line, but it is ...
Views: 2096(5 votes) - The Pressure that Helps! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Rona SantosEvery people when they hear the word “pressure” relates it to annoying and relates it next to stress. But, let me give you the kind of pressure that will leave your and let your body relax and release stress. Getting those eyebrows a little bit asking what I am talking about then let me tell you ...
Views: 2093 - 7 Amazing Techniques for Relaxation Massage in Auckland - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Ron SpencerFor ailments like arthritis, headaches and depressions, there are several kinds of massages. However, the simplest and the most effective one has always been the head to toe relaxation massage in Auckland. Predominantly, massages can be of three types – Deep Tissue, Swedish and Rolfing. For ...
Views: 2086 - 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: 2083 - Is Massage Therapeutic or Relaxing? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Shama KernThere is a lot of information available about the benefits of massage. It has been scientifically established that massage is good for your body. It is also good for your mind; it relaxes, destresses, and temporarily shuts off incessant mental chatter. I am lucky to live in Thailand where ...
Views: 2070(3 votes) - How To Create A Comfortable Massage Environment - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonMost people can't wait to relax and they need your help to take them there as soon as possible. Creating a comfortable environment for massage is conducive to relaxation. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help create an ideal situation for massage and make the experience better for ...
Views: 2061 - The Neck Connection: Integrative medicine doctor uncovers the neck's crucial role in health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lese DuntonAn impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - Skin Health Treatment to Heal & Tone | Essential Oil Recipe by Skin Type - Fast & Super Easy Method! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from KG StilesSkin Health Therapy to Heal & Tone | Essential Oil Recipe Healing and rejuvenation for your skin cell tissues with essential oil. Use this simple method after your shower. Here’s what you will need and the essential oils to use. Preparation – what you will need: Small ceramic bowl 1 ...
Views: 2045 - Mothers Day Special Spa Gift Packages - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Michael TuckerGive the gift of blissful relaxation for mum this Mother’s Day with a pampering spa treatment package from La Spa Therapie Malahide. Every day is a good day to tell mum how much you love her, but on Mother’s Day it’s time to really show her how much you care. Whether it’s by giving her a box ...
Views: 2040 - Massage for Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Shelly SparksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be more intense than just the normal ”winter blues” that many experience. It has been legitimized by the National Institute of Health and American Psychological Association as a documented mood disorder. The criteria for diagnosing SAD are; significant ...
Views: 2035 - Addressing Your Massage Clients' Needs - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Laurie CraigAside from effective massage techniques, one of the most important aspects to giving a good massage is to understand and address your massage client's needs. By fully understanding your client's issues, problem areas, and preferred treatment methods, you can be well prepared to address a number ...
Views: 2033(2 votes) - Different Ayurvedic Spa Treatments & Ayurvedic Massage Therapies - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Anju AroraIndia has always been amusing tourists through the variety of culture, people, places, languages, food it offers. India is travel plunge to everything that interest you and in the last decade it has evolved as a prolific avenue for the leisure cum heath trip seekers with Ayurveda and Spa ...
Views: 2033 - 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: 2031 - What to Expect in a Yogassage - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Bill CotterBoth Yoga and massage therapy has been around for many centuries due to their huge contribution in the alternative medical care society. Branches of various types of natural healing had been derived from the two and sometimes do include the combination of both therapy programs. There are several ...
Views: 2028 - 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: 2019 - Massage Therapy to Help for Anxiety- Tips from one professional to another - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Brigitte FaubertWhen I first started as a massage therapist and people would walk into my clinic complaining of anxiety, I simply thought they were really stressed and would give them a simple relaxation massage. Being disappointed with my treatments, I started to do more research on the subject since I ...
Views: 2017(4 votes) - Marketing Your Massage Business at Events - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWhy should you market your massage business at events? The power of marketing your massage business at events like athletic meets, conventions, and trade shows is that you bring your services to potential clients instead of waiting for new clients to come to you. Traditional marketing and ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - The Toes Rub - Calming Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Siemens EdwardsI've been getting rubs every single weeks time now for about 7 decades. I'm seriously fortunate as I keep and accomplish at the Empire of Thailand in which you are able to get a calming a couple of time >massage for as small as $half a dozen. The worth is twice that should you go towards the ...
Views: 2001 - 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: 1994 - *** 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: 1981 - The Quick Fix for My Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyWe see it everywhere in our culture – everyone wants the quick fix – Got a virus? Give me an antibiotic!! Got back pain? Let’s fix it with surgery!! Overweight? Just do the latest diet for a week!! I saw it advertised on TV, so it must be right. The government protects us from false ...
Views: 1975(3 votes) - Massage therapy and how it can heal the victims of sexual abuse - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Martina DIt has been said that time heals all, but unfortunately, the same can’t be said with victims of sexual abuse. The wounds of sexual abuse never truly heal; they remain exposed always. Treatment for survivors of sexual trauma and childhood sexual abuse is an incredibly niche field, but is no less ...
Views: 1967 - What is "Healing"? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Tamara Scarlett-Lyon“Healing”, like “love”, “peace”, or “happiness”, is a word we often use that means different things to different people. It is one of those words many of us use without having defined for ourselves what exactly we mean when we use it. As someone working in a “healing” profession I spent ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonWhat is it? The Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. It has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint. The connection points have a kind of interlocking mechanism that limits movement at the joint. The SI joint ...
Views: 1944(2 votes) - Feeling Tense? Massage These Key Areas to Instantly Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaStress is often accompanied by muscle tension, especially along the trapezius muscle (the triangular area starting from the temple, covering the base of the neck, and running along the shoulders). The aches and knots you feel in your shoulders and the base of your neck is almost always a result ...
Views: 1908 - Massage Therapy Schools - Why and for Whom - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from David Woods''If I'd known I was going to live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself'' -- Eubie Blake at the age of 100 Such a work driven society we live in today, it's very easy to be led into a monotonous routine. Bed to desk, desk to dinner table then back to bed! The few luxuries that we ...
Views: 1908(2 votes) - How To Deal With Clients Who Grind On Your Massage Table - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever had one those situations where someone starts to squirm on your massage table right when you're a few minutes into the session? Anyone who's been doing massage for awhile has come across a few of these. It's never fun because its awkward and you just want to give a great massage. ...
Views: 1906 - Stress Relief in tough economic times - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Julie CapraUnemployment up across the nation, foreclosures at record highs. Manufacturing in crisis. Our country is under extreme pressure and most of us are cutting expenses just to make ends meet. The new jewelry or car is being put off, while the need for self care and stress reduction is at an all time ...
Views: 1902 - The Need for Massage for Women During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ron SpencerMassage has since ages known to be the best curing agent for aches pain and primary health conditions where the muscles ease out, and blood circulates in a better way. Right from a child to an aged person, a massage can bring about a difference to the body and ensure that normalcy is gained to a ...
Views: 1890 - A Not So Obvious Benefit of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from melissa amendolaby Melissa Amendola Most of us are familiar with the physical benefits of massage therapy. And, we all know & experience first hand throughout our daily interactions, the unavoidable stresses of life. The majority of clients that seek out massage therapy usually do so to help alleviate the ...
Views: 1875 - Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Tia MargaretIn Ayurveda Panchakarma is an important treatment. Panchakarma is a purifying therapy to improve the metabolic process through food and herbal medicines. Panchakarma treatment is mainly used to balance the tri-Doshas that are vatha pitha and kapha. Vamana (vomiting), virechana(purging), ...
Views: 1874 - Is It Worth It To Pay the High Cost to Own Your Own Massage Chair? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Walter HadeExperiencing an injury or illness can be extremely stressful, but adding in the time and cost of scheduling appointments at a massage therapist’s clinic can create even more stress. This is especially true if your injury or illness is the cause of long-term or chronic pain. This sometimes brings ...
Views: 1874 - Doctor’s Share Why HuMethod Exercises Work - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Master Coach Hu DalconzoFor over two decades Coach Hu Dalconzo, along with his staff of HuMethod™ Spiritual Life Coaches have demonstrated time and again that their well field-tested coaching exercises will create Permanent Behavioral Change for anyone who is willing to internalize and emotionalize them as ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - What do babies need??? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Gilad SchafmanWhat Does a baby Need??? Parents want the best for their child. In order to do it they read the appropriate books, invest in the best equipment, best food and other appropriate accessories, finding the best activities, and still I encounter so many times lack of knowledge among parents of ...
Views: 1864 - 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: 1850 - Transcend Your Spirits to a New Level with Tantric Massage - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from James PattrickTantric massage is one of the most sensual and erotic massaging technique that is believed to have originated in India. However, nowadays such services are available are everywhere. After a stressful day at work a tantric massage can rejuvenate you and make you feel great. It has been studied ...
Views: 1845 - 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: 1843(1 vote) - Seaweed Bath and Hammam Sea Salt Scrub Treatments at La Spa Therapie, Malahide - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Michael TuckerThe Secret Recipe to the Perfect Seaweed Bath You've probably already heard us here at La Spa raving about our seaweed bath treatments. The natural detoxifying and revitalising qualities of this traditional marine cure therapy have already been well documented on our blog. (Just in case you ...
Views: 1841 - What is Reflexology Foot Massage? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Karen ArmstrongReflexology deals with healing or improving the body functions by putting adequate amount of pressure on certain points under the foot which reflectologists refer to as zones. Each zone or pressure point under the feet corresponds to a particular body organ. By massaging these reflex centres ...
Views: 1837 - My healthy cell phone - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Patricia HuffIf your smart phone could talk back to you it would probably say something like, 'Touch me again this is a great massage' or “Ah, what a relief it is to get rubbed like this” Think about it, we all do it, we give our cell phones a rub down off and on all day long well into the evening hours. ...
Views: 1835 - 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: 1824 - 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: 1812 - Can Massage for Sciatica Really Heal Your Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Andrew HunterA massage certainly feels good. After a massage session, you feel so relaxed and light. But is massage therapy a good way to treat sciatica or back pain? If it is done correctly, massage therapy can be extremely helpful for people suffering from sciatica or any other form of back pain. If ...
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