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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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 |
| 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. |
| Tips for Massage Therapists to Provide Massage Therapy to Special Needs Clients
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Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in order to best provide massage therapy to this population. Often, special needs clients may not disclose medical ailments or their need for accommodation until they arrive |
| 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 |
| Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make
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For massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common massage mistakes, and remembering to maintain posture, focus, and a high level of |
| Suffering From Joint Pain?
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Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it. But, in order |
| Last minute “Healthy” Christmas gifts
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Just a few days to go until we celebrate the birth of the Christ child and we adorn our loved ones with gifts. Most likely you have been totally organized and prepared by doing your Christmas shopping months ahead of time...or maybe not. If you still need a couple |
| Benefits of Massage Recliners vs. A Massage Therapist
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After a long hard day at the office wouldn't it be nice to get a massage. Unfortunately you have to first find a certified or licensed massage therapist. If you're lucky and happen to know someone or have a regular therapist you work with, you still have to |
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As opposed to many industries, the field of healthcare continues to grow and add jobs. By adding over 4 million jobs in the last 10 years, the field has proved to be recession resistant. That's just one of the reasons why job seekers continue to look for employment |
| Becoming a Massage Therapist
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Being a massage therapist is more than rubbing people’s back with tons of upper body strength.
The truth is that you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to provide a strong massage. All you have to do is learn the techniques from a reputable massage school, but before we |
| Massage Therapists Guide to Marathon Runners
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With the season changing, the days getting longer, more people are running and many will be training for the London Marathon in April. Some will have sensibly started the required training regime during the dark winter months, building up their stamina gradually and systematically. Others will have waited |
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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 |
| Arthritis, The Pain And The Reasons
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Many fear the pain of arthritis as they age. But, it can attack anyone at any time. For those who it does strike, the pain is unbearable. It is a group of diseases of the bone joints. Each time a person moves, joints move with them. But, when |
| Massage Bill of Rights
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Massage is both an art and a science. Let me begin with some general terms and facts to give you more of an idea about massage therapists that are certified and licensed. With this information you will probably surprise your therapist with how much you know and you'll |
| Advantages Of A Massage Chair
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You can also relax with a massage chair. A massage chair can be used to treat many conditions, improve blood circulation, mental well-being, and other benefits.
A massage therapist can be hired or you could go to a spa to get a customized massage. Many people don't have the |
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Dealing with back pain can often be very difficult and overwhelming. Many people can turn to painkillers for relief. However, these drugs typically come with a whole host of negative side effects. Therefore, you should try to avoid them if at all possible. Luckily, there are many steps |
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In recent years, our nation and our world have seen profound changes occur in every aspect of life. All our institutions-including politics, education, economy and technology-are in the midst of unprecedented change. These changes, though difficult at times, are vital to our growth. One part of our society |
| 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 |
| Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health
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When 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 Western medicine defines and sometimes it is a |
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