While finding the cause of your back pain can be difficult, there are many steps you can take to help treat your back pain or keep it from getting worse. It…

  Being a massage therapist is more than rubbing people’s back with tons of upper body strength.    The truth is that you…

Primary Benefits   Maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing Promotes a restful nights sleep Helps…

Hair Growth   The first benefit is they can help to increase circulation to the scalp. This helps to make hair grow faster. This is because it…

  Therapeutic massage therapy helps in the faction of soft tissues. Such a therapy is meant to provide assistance to majority of treatments of…

The various kinds of essential oils have given humankind a wide selection of remedies for both therapeutic and medical purposes for hundreds and thousands…

Deep, intrinsic muscles and the bony foundation of the body are inseparable: What affects one always affects the other. Until the therapist develops a basic…

Last week while flipping TV channels, I happened to catch some interesting gossip from a cheesy entertainment show reporting that Stefani Germanotta, aka…

It is amazing the money and time many elite and “weekend-warrior” cyclists devote to retrofitting racing bikes to conform to their bodies rather…

Both disciplines generally agree that cross-patterned gait (opposite arm and leg moving at the same time) is a normal function of walking and running.…

Piriformis syndrome should not be treated as an isolated incident, even if tests such as the Pace, Freiberg, and Beatty are positive. A stable pelvis,…

Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics by Susan Findlay Olympic Fact:  A total of 1,350 athletes will compete to win 46 gold medals across the…

Let’s Talk Minutes With most sessions lasting from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, massage and bodywork practitioners are allotted sufficient hands-on…

by Erik Dalton Ph.D. as published in Massage & Bodywork Magazine Regrettably, mechanical pressure on the central nervous system by distorted…

Sports Massage and Athletics There is always something exciting going on during an athletic competition, it is a bit like being at a three ring circus…

Massage practitioners around the planet are very passionate about developing their practices. These massage therapists do their best to educate consumers…

Living with Canine Cushing’s Disease: An Integrated Approach By Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis   “My boy Titan seems to be getting…

When you hear the term “addiction”, you might think of drugs, extreme sports participation, Fanatics of sports teams, alcohol, pharmaceuticals,…

However, in spite of the work I do to "professionalize" massage, I am very involved in branch of this profession that my massage therapy…

Thai massage is recognized by various names. It is also referred to as Thai yoga massage or just yoga massage. In Thai massage, the therapist makes use of…

Networking is important in any professional field, and massage therapists should be prepared to begin 'massage networking' almost immediately after…

Due to expanded knowledge of the body and its physical needs several different massage therapies have been developed and all offer a different focus and…

Before 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…

Indian head massages can be wonderfully relaxing and help increase optimal health on multiple levels. There are many qualified and talented massage therapists…

Spiral Release Bodywork a type of message therapy that can heal and massage a persons body on multiple levels but what makes it different? Spiral release…

When massage therapists finish school and begin working, they might not immediately think of developing their skills for a niche market - after all, massage…

It is an exciting journey for massage therapists to go to and graduate from school, pass licensing exams, and start working. But for some massage therapists,…

Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years and used by the Chinese, Japanese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans; many cultures throughout history have…

Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in…

Whether you have your own massage practice or are working as an employee in a spa or other professional setting, it is important to make a good first…

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,…

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…

Every week, we work hard to finish our tasks in the office. We are so serious in getting things done most of the time that we suffer splitting migraines,…

Natural medicine courses are offered in abundance! You can find these courses through colleges, evening classes, seminars, intensive work shops or you can…

For massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy,…

Pregnancy massage is one of the most pampering and beneficial activities a pregnant mother can do.As well as being deeply relaxing for the mother and helping…

Choosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will…

The Holistic Therapist and what makes a good oneA Holistic Therapist  should above all else be a fully qualified practitioner; there are many…

The Power of a good massage !Its one of the oldest but most effective natural treatments for well-being and good health . The treatment is massage and its a…

I work in a baby spa.  Some people find it strange that the babies needed massaging.  Recent studies have showed that giving a massage to babies…

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…

How to apply pressure without straining your body or damaging your hands is one of the greatest challenges involved in massage.A significant cause of early…

The shoulder area is where people most often experience tension and want a massage. Why? Well there’s usually three factors at work - the structure and…

Most massage traditions don’t just use their hands for massage. The forearm is used in Hawaiian massage and many parts of Eastern Europe. The knees and…

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to restore balance to mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are natural essences extracted from a wide…

Sport & Remedial Massage HistoryThe earliest recording of massage dates back to the Chinese in 3000 BC. Today massage has evolved into over 400 recognised…

Indian Head Massage is becoming an increasingly popular therapy which has to be experienced in order to be appreciated!  When I was first introduced to…

Whether during winter or summer many go through the days of ‘fasting' and drinking liquids only, but for some at the end of the day this becomes a…

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…

When we come across a person who shows such anger on their faces, or speaks angrily in public, one can only wonder what lesson in their life do they not…

Pink Tantric massage is a process that includes knowledge, expression, and integration between one's mind and body. The spiritual connection with one's…

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.…

When I was training as a physiotherapist I asked a supervisor what she thought was the most important advice she could give me. "Always remember,"…

If you have spent any time at all in the massage world you will probably have heard of postural assessment. Like many of us, you have probably got more than…

AnatomyHamstrings are a fantastic group of muscles that all originate on the ischium and posterior femur, cross both the hip and knee joints and insert into…

Pregnancy is a journey like none else. Your body changes, you feel different and you look different. Some times you can feel the bones of your skeleton shift…

After a rough day at work it's so nice to come home and receive a back rub from a loved one. A gentle touch helps activate and stimulate the systems of the…

          These are tough economic times, no doubt. In the world of business one must ask themselves, what can I…

           Gallstones. I have heard about them through different sources but I never really had an…

Frozen shoulder, also known as “adhesive capsulitis”, is a restrictive condition that can be painful and frequently affects abduction and external…

     What the world needs now, is massage, sweet massage. No not just for some, but for everyone....... Why?     …

FEBRUARY 12, 2008- Ionic Foot (Spa) Detoxify Leaves Unwanted Toxins Behind We are pleased to introduce our Top of the Line New Ionic Foot Detoxify. Whatever…

       Transition is not an easy thing to do, and yet we find ourselves doing it over and over again through out the course of a…

Lotus Palm: The Mindfulness of Touch One of the ancient healing arts of traditional Thai medicine (along with herbal medicine and spiritual meditation), Thai…

During the holiday season congestion is at it's peak, more so than any other time of the year. The malls become filled with masses of people, street…

Medicine is the physical manifestation of what the physical body is lacking in thought. Regardless of your illness whether it be a mild headache or a form of a…

      You are like an onion composed of layer upon layer of thoughts. If you are diagnosed with one type of illness, or an…

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…

Raindrop Technique is a procedure for applying therapeutic grade essential oils to the feet, back and spine. It is a form of aromatherapy. Raindrop icorporates…

The purpose of a massage after a major event is simply to aid the athlete to recover from the activity.  This is achieved by reducing post-exercise…

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…

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…

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…

Many people think that the goal of massage therapy is just to perform a series of mechanical movements using their hands in a particular routine. For example…

Massage is the one of the simplest therapies known today. With our increasingly stressful lives massage is becoming a very popular treatment to induce…

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…

In response to the increasing number of requests we receive each year from Five Star Hotels / Spas / Health Clubs who wish to recruit authentic Spa…

This type of massage therapy, which is a combination of massage, yoga and acrobatics was created and developed by Benjamin Marantz , who was a professional…

Abhyanga or sometimes referred to as Snehana, means Oleation  which is oiling up. This is a full body massage which is usually done on a daily…

Reflexology is probably a word you are familiar but could you explain what it is to a stranger? Today's article will put in a nutshell what reflexology is…

Rolfing is nothing new but it is increasing in its popularity these days. Back in the 60's and 70's Rolfing was quite a common practice. What is…

Shiatsu is from the Japanese word shi meaning finger and atsu meaning pressure. It is characterized by the systematic application of pressure with the fingers,…

Introduction Much like Thai massage, Tantric massage is often misunderstood as some form of sex service. The reasons for this are that a) the term gets…

Living Sustainably Begins in Your Own Mind and in Your Own Body !"We live what we know: If we believe the universe to be mechanical, we will tend to live…

The Basics of Trigger Points Trigger Points exist throughout our muscles, but unless activated, they do not cause any problems. When a muscle is traumatized…

An Essential Tool for Sports Massage PractitionersAs sport massage practitioners sometimes the solutions to our clients’ problems are simple, we do our…

The perks of continuing education are multifold; not only do they encourage licensed professionals to be more mindful of changes and happenings within their…

Receiving soothing massages for eight weeks after the death of a loved one can provide much-needed consolation during an intense, stressful period of grieving,…

A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This…

With the economy struggling, and public outrage at a peak over lavish corporate expenditures, some companies are still treating their employees well.…