If you happen to live in a major metropolitan area, chances are you have a few massage establishments sprinkled throughout your city. Perhaps you’ve even noticed them advertising ‘Shiatsu Massage’ on their store front window. Just what exactly is shiatsu massage and are there any real benefits from it?
Shiatsu massage was really introduced as early as 1912 and comes from Japan, where many other therapeutic more…
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New clients who have a history of spa massages always extol the benefits of a therapeutic massage. Though similar in origin, both formats seek vastly different results.
Spa massages are a wonderful, relaxing treat, especially when you have done something special or want to celebrate. These occasional self-indulgences usually offer other gratifying services such as makeovers, hairstyling, and manicures. more…
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
Sound Massage | Health Care Bill Facts
If your new to massage therapy, or a veteran, and have never had the privledge of listening to Dean Evenson, more…
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Are you looking for holistic massage therapy? This form of massage combines a balance of natural healing methods with massage therapy to give the client the best experience possible. A holistic healer is important to the process. They receive special training in various natural remedies. They combine this with various forms of massage such as Swedish and deep tissue. All of this provides their client more…
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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…
Cool Great Stuff | Health » Medical Massage For Hypertension
First, let’s quickly review how medical massage therapy affects the arterial blood pressure in patients with EH. There are three major mechanisms which massage practitioners more…
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Feel Better Fast: Self-Massage for Runners
It teaches the same basic massage strokes professionals use. While not everyone can attend the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, everyone can learn a few simple massage techniques to help themselves feel better fast. Let’s Try It …
Swedish Massage and the Benefits
Massage therapy has a detoxifying effect on your body. The stroking and pressure moves toxins from the organs and body tissues into the bloodstream where they can then be eliminated from the body. The removal of toxins can lower stress …
FAQs: Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? | Massage Williamsburg
The good news, is that massage therapy can be an effective tool in both treating and preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. Your therapist can use stretches and other techniques during your session to relieve pain and tension in your hands, …
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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Review Of Sanyo SR1000 Massage Chair | HeartsForU
Massage Therapy: The Sanyo SR 1000 massage chair has the capability to massage your back, neck, shoulders, calves and feet. We consider more…
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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…
School Focus: Rasmussen College | Medical and nursing blog
More and more clients are looking for certified Massage Therapists. Rasmussen College’s program will provide you more…
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Foot Massage, Preventive Medicine At Best
Your feet cannot be ignored by saying “my foot” anymore. The vital physical body support part can be a health improvement tool. It can be of use to relieve health ailments of every vital body part. Foot along with being a body rest is also resting place for body health and well being.
The principle of foot reflexology has been in practice more…
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What is Strain – Counter Strain
Strain – Counter Strain is a manual massage technique for relieving musculoskeletal spasms and pain. It is also known as Positional Release. This technique was developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic doctor in 1981. It is a gentle and safe technique that relieves spinal or other joint pain by passively shortening the affected muscle areas.
How does Strain more…
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