What is Massage Therapy?
Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response. Massage Therapy is performed primarily by a professional Massage Therapist but is often used as a form of therapy by other Healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physical Therapists.
Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.
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doTERRA Bergamot Essential Oil
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Bergamot - Citrus bergamia 15 ml Cold pressed from the rind of the bergamot fruit, Bergamot is unique among citrus oils. Being one of the most delicate citrus plants, Bergamot requires a special climate and soil in order to survive and thrive. Italians have used this essential |
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Cedarwood Essential Oil
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Cedarwood Juniperus virginiana 15 mL Cedarwood has a warm, woody, balsamic fragrance that relaxes the mind and body. Cedarwood has a grounding aroma that evokes feelings of wellness and vitality. It also has clarifying properties and is frequently used in massage therapy to relax and |
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EYEZONE MASSAGER
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Combining three proven therapies in one quick easy to use gadget, the Eyezone massager relieves stress and tension around the eyes and temples in minutes. Pinhole therapy reduces stress in the eye, magnet therapy reduces pressure and massage therapy increases circulation around the affected area for immediate relief. |
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Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 1.
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Christmas shopping can become a burden as you try to figure out what others might like, need and enjoy. Christmas gifts often just become another item on the To-DO list and you end up grabbing a gift from the store without really determining if that gift would benefit |
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The Beginner's Guide: How to Become a Massage Therapist in Georgia
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Massage therapy is much more than just alleviating back, neck, or limb stress - it's also a highly developed tool used in a range of industries, including healthcare, on cruise ships, and in spas. Massage therapy itself is a growing industry. Not only are massage therapists increasing in |
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Can Light & Colour Therapy Heal the Body?
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LIGHT & COLOUR THERAPY SUNLIGHT – THE SOURCE OF LIFEThe use of light therapy in medicine has a long history. The first light source used in photo medicine was natural sunlight. In ancient Egypt sunlight was used for medical treatments. Later, Hippocrates described the use of sunlight to |
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4 Great Solutions to Help With a Knot-Ridden Back
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Do you have knots in your back? Knots, also known as myofascial trigger points, are small areas where muscle fibers contract and do not release, which leads to small, tender bumpy areas beneath the skin. Back knots can also lead to referred pain in other areas of the |
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Is it time to Heal yourself?
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So you have decided to give Complementary Medicine a try. Maybe you have walked into a brick wall with Conventional Medicine or, your experience of it left you feeling burned. The message is very clear - Conventional Medicine has used all that it has to offer and nothing |
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How To Get Relief From TMJ With Simple Treatments and Exercises
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a common condition that affects millions of people, especially seniors. It occurs when there is a problem with the muscles and joints of the jaw, causing discomfort, pain, and difficulty in opening and closing the mouth. TMJ can be debilitating and affect your |
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Massage Therapists: Marketing and Building Your Practice
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When you graduate from massage school and pass your certification exams, you are finally ready to join other massage therapists out in the world of spas, chiropractors' offices, cruise ships, or in your very own practice. But as a novice, you need to make a name for yourself |
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Guide To Massage
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The 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 |
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Prescription Drug Danger: 4 Ways to Ensure Safe Use of Pharmaceuticals
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Medication is a necessary and vital part of many people’s lives. However, unsafe practices with pharmaceuticals can create more harm than good. Here are 4 ways to use them safely and ensure they provide the intended benefits.
1. Examine Patients Thoroughly
When a patient reports (s)he is experiencing pain, it |
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What is Holistic Massage Therapy?
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One of the first questions I get asked about holistic massage is "What does holistic mean?" Holistic means 'whole' (it has Greek roots for those interested in the Etymology!). So this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'. Like other therapies, it is not just looking |
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Addressing Your Massage Clients' Needs
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Aside 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 of the |
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Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide
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Choosing 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 will also be introduced to |
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What defines a sports massage and how can it help me?
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Different people put different pressures on their body due to the activity and life style they engage in. The glorious aspect of massage therapy is there are so many subcategories that are specifically designed to help certain people. Sports massage is specifically designed to provide athletes with relief |
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Tantric Massage
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Pink Tantric massage is a process that includes knowledge, expression, and integration between one's mind and body. The spiritual connection with one's sexuality takes you to the next level of consciousness. Table Pranayama (breath channeling) and Oscillatory Release (rhythmic myofascial movement) authenticates true Tantric massage. A Tantric massage is |
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What is a Therapeutic Massage Therapy?
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Therapeutic massage therapy helps in the faction of soft tissues. Such a therapy is meant to provide assistance to majority of treatments of musculoskeletal and related issues. A regular therapy of therapeutic massage gives a boost to neurological functioning. It also aids in the improved of lymphatic and |
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Snowboarding and Sports Massage
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Snowboarding is often associated with the young and reckless, but as its’ popularity rises it is being taken up by a more diverse group of active people. Most associate snowboarding with skiing, but freestyle is closely related to skateboarding. For a Sport & Remedial Massage therapist, it is |
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