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- Once You Have Had a Kahuna, You Will Never Go Back! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Nigel CoatesSo, you are not feeling 100%. Work is full of stress, family life is running you ragged, and the bills are never ending. If you could just have a 'time-out' to recharge and refresh, life would be wonderful! Well, when was your last Massage? When did you last take time away from the pressures ...
Views: 2447(2 votes) - 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: 2430 - 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: 2429 - 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: 2420 - Natural Stress Busters - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonSummer is the time for relaxation, recreation, vacation etc. all in an effort to relieve stress. Stress is an everyday phenomenon in our lives, whether you are pursuing your dream career, preparing for that special day or trying to recreate passion in your life. According to Doctor Herbert ...
Views: 2416 - 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: 2403 - 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: 2396 - 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: 2381 - 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: 2378(1 vote) - How Not to Choose a Therapist for Manly Massage - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Ron SpencerYou might have seen it in several websites and magazines. It seems that everyone is all too interested in providing advice to others on how to choose the best therapist for a Manly massage session and these suggestions are often extremely valuable. But it's time to look at thinks from a ...
Views: 2372(1 vote) - Cold and Flu Season; Bump up your immunity with massage - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Andrew WolfeHarvest is upon us again. It is a time to gather and take in the bounty of our labors. It is also a time of reflection, a time to look within and assess our needs; to take inventory and appreciate what we have. In the medical community and with the reminders in the media, we realize it is also ...
Views: 2370(3 votes) - Medical Massage Interview with Candice Parker, LMT, MMP - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2015 from Linda Mac DougallMedical massage is a specialized branch of our profession. I am interviewing various branch representatives to show the array of potential directions we have as therapists. What is your background? I am a medical massage practitioner. I graduated from The National Massage Therapy ...
Views: 2364 - The Problem of Forward Head Posture - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Erik DaltonThe 42-Pound Head Erik Dalton, Ph.D. as published in Massage Today Magazine May 2010 It’s not unusual to have clients walk into your office sporting a 12-pound head that has migrated three inches forward of their shoulders. You are sure prior to palpation that their cervical extensors ...
Views: 2362 - 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: 2326 - Treat Your Feet with a Foot Massager - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionDo your feet hurt? Or do you just need a moment to relax, let loose and forget about the stress of your day? The Health Connection Reflexology Foot Massager is exactly what you are looking for! Health Connections' foot massager with optional infrared heat is a truly revolutionary product in the ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - 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: 2302 - Massage = Movement - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sue ArlenOne thing we are all well aware of is that this world, and our existence within it, is in constant motion. Nothing stays the same, not even for a second. The earth itself is constantly rotating. The land masses are continually shifting and being re-shaped. The oceans are subject to ...
Views: 2295(2 votes) - Going Beyond Massage - An interview between a Chi Nei Tsang Instructor and a Wholistic Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Francesca FasanoYou can see the YouTube video “Ask the Expert – What is Chi Nei Tsang?” parts 1- 4 which feature another interview with Patty and Francesca. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YlXGr2tIk PCN: Thank you Francesca for speaking with me today about Chi Nei Tsang. Can you tell me a little about Chi ...
Views: 2282(3 votes) - 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: 2282 - 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: 2271 - Removing blockages to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Roger FontaineLet’s only be limited by our imagination. Every day in my healing clinic I encounter clients who are restricted and blocked in their happiness and wellbeing. The causes and origins are multiple and complex and not resolved in a single one hour treatment. However a process is begun and a pathway ...
Views: 2269(3 votes) - Finding Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Methods That Work Can Be Tough - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Wilson RookThere are a number of strategies for plantar fasciitis treatment. Most people who suffer from heel pain believe that they have a heel spur or plantar fasciitis. The general course of action is to stop the activity and allow the injury to recover. The first thing to determine is this. What is the ...
Views: 2260 - How To Make Your Massage Clients Relax Fast - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonIn order to give a great massage, it's imperative to help your clients relax as soon as possible. I've found that over the years of my practice, these techniques done in a certain order are very efficient and extremely effective in getting your massage clients to relax fast. Helping to guide ...
Views: 2257 - Boost your Immune System with Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from rachel mccleanThere are so many benefits to massage therapy that it is hard to know where to start. There are benefits to one’s mind and body. It can help a person deal with stress, by helping them relax and help one achieve a more positive frame of mind. It can also be beneficial in easing a person’s ...
Views: 2254(3 votes) - Massage Techniques for Swellings - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Alex CMassage therapists differ in their opinions on how to go about treating a swelling. Some say that a massage should not be performed if a swelling is present since massage blocks the lymphatic vessels. Others would only perform a modality of massage that has been designed specifically for the ...
Views: 2244 - 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: 2243 - Give the Gift of Therapeutic Massage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Allura JoyOne of the best gifts you could give to partner is the exhillarating experience of a full-body massage. In addition to immense therapeutic value, a professional massage is your one-way ticket to Pleasureville. Massage uses touch through rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid ...
Views: 2243(1 vote) - Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Laurie CraigChoosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, cross fiber, and neuromuscular. You ...
Views: 2238(2 votes) - Give Old Muscles A New Lease Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Richard ClarkeDo you feel tense? Maybe you feel tight across the upper back between the shoulder blades, or perhaps it’s more of a stiff lower back, hips and legs. Tight muscles create numerous problems throughout the body from aches and pain to reduced oxygen and blood flow to the tight area. Soft ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - 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: 2236 - 6 essential components of a thai massage - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Eric DexterWhat sets a Thai massage apart from other massages is that it does not work on a particular organ or a couple of muscles, but strives to work on the whole body. The Thai massage is a form of bodywork that has developed from the Chinese practices as well as from the Indian Ayurveda. It works on ...
Views: 2219(2 votes) - What's Lomi Lomi? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Eric BrownBefore getting a massage, remember to let your practitioner know of any medical concerns or pregnancy so the practitioner can adjust the intensity of the massage techniques to prevent possible risks. It's suggested that you don't consume food before getting the massage. The purpose of Lomi ...
Views: 2217 - *** Massage Strokes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandIf you are unsure how to begin to give a massage there are a few simple strokes you can learn to master easily. There are some excellent massage videos you can learn from. Long, smooth, firm strokes following the line of muscle up and down his body. Circular motions, ...
Views: 2214(2 votes) - Touching Bodies Hearts and Minds - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Shama KernLanguage is sometimes not sufficient to convey meaning. Let's look at "love". You can love your wife, your children, your job, your cup of coffee in the morning, your new hunting rifle, God, or your country. Clearly loving God is a very different concept from loving your job. Loving your ...
Views: 2208(3 votes) - Live With Less Pain Through Massage Therapy - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Alice SanvitoSo many people live with unnecessary pain. Are you one of them? I'm astounded and dismayed at the number of people who believe that they have to live with their aches and pains, pains that could be alleviated, often quickly and easily. They seem to believe that there's nothing to be done. They ...
Views: 2205(4 votes) - 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: 2203 - 3 Tips to Get Rid of Cellulite - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday I will explain how and why cellulite takes hold and what you can do about it. The bane of some women’s lives it can make skin look less attractive, and from what I have been told, forcing some women into changing which clothes they choose to buy and wear. Cellulite causes bumps or an ...
Views: 2179 - What You Need Besides a Massage Diploma - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from David AlexanderFulfillment is what most massage therapists find at work. Well, this does not really come as a surprise considering that massage therapy is now among the top careers in the world. Employment opportunities are plenty (with excellent chances to get a job abroad), work hours can be flexible ...
Views: 2168(2 votes) - The Importance of Swedish Massage - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Shelly SparksI often hear people (including therapists) say that Swedish Massage is ”Fluff Massage”. That is a very sad misnomer. Swedish Massage has very important therapeutic value. I cringe when I hear new therapists being encouraged to use extremely deep pressure when performing massage. It almost ...
Views: 2159 - 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: 2158 - Mass"aaah"ge for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Cassandra CurleyThe calming effect of a nurturing touch on the body lends that massage therapy could be a panacea for many aches, pain and anxiety. While that may be a presumptuous claim, massage therapy has proven to have a positive effect on most of the major body systems as well as to alleviate muscle ...
Views: 2137(3 votes) - ***Interview with Rosi Goldsmith on Neuro-massage - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallI found Rosi one day while surfing the net looking for neurology and massage. I found her articles very interesting and decided to contact her. Her branch of massage I wish I had learned when younger, but had never heard of it. Until I found Rosi, I had no idea it existed or that training ...
Views: 2134 - Touching the body - reaching the soul - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Sue ArlenMost people familiar with massage and bodywork are aware of how it can benefit the body and improve physical health and wellbeing:- improved circulation and muscle tone, greater strength and flexibility, relief from pain and tension are just a handful of the positive effects that can be ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - Preparing for a Massage Interview - What Every Massage Therapist Should Know and Ask - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Laurie CraigBefore you can start working as a massage therapist, you have to perform a massage interview to get the job, and interviewing for a massage position is quite different than most other interview processes. For many massage therapists, the first job they hold directly out of massage school is for ...
Views: 2126 - Lower Your High Blood Pressure Naturally Using Towel - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people resort to the use of medicinal herbs or a strict low-salt diet as natural ways to lower high blood pressure. However, did you know that a towel can also be used to lower your hypertension? ## Here's what you need to do: 1. Bring out a towel and roll it up ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - 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: 2122 - Being Erotic With Body to Body Message - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Sunita PandeyThe massage in India is part of their life, breathing in their culture and for approximately 4 millennia, combined with herbs, essences and aromatic oils to awaken the natural healing system that has the body. Since children receive massage 2 to 3 times a week and after 6 years sharing the ...
Views: 2118 - Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Unknown UnknownWhen you hear the term “addiction”, you might think of drugs, extreme sports participation, Fanatics of sports teams, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, egocentric disorders (narcissism, etc), or stalking behaviors. Chemical imbalances attribute a large portion of the root of mental diseases that ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - 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. ...
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