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.
find out more by contacting a specialist >> |
 Learn to Touch Lives, Heal Bodies & Free Souls!SWIHA is a nationally accredited (ACCET) private college and community-healing center for Holistic Healthcare careers and continuing education' We are dedicated to providing professional, affordable education (on campus and online) for those interested in entering the healing arts profession,... » read more...
| Cedarwood Essential Oil
|
|
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
|
|
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. |
| What is Holistic Massage Therapy?
|
|
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 |
| Massage Bill of Rights
|
|
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 |
| Prenatal Massage
|
|
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 leaving you feeling unstable and up rooted. Or perhaps the constant pressure on certain joint is causing tense muscles, shooting |
| Suffering From Joint Pain?
|
|
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 |
| Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health
|
|
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 |
| Cycling and Common Injuires
|
|
Now that the weather is becoming more cooperative for outdoor interests, a boom in activity is taking place. Accompanying this is an increase in injuries related to the natural process of coming out from hibernation and waking up those sleepy muscles. The more common injuries seen in cycling |
| Benefits of Massage Recliners vs. A Massage Therapist
|
|
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 |
| Hybrid Training
|
|
I have written in the past about the need to regularly change your program variables (every 2 -3 weeks) including: Repetitions - number of times you complete the movement Sets - a group of repetitions together Time under tension (eccentric - lowering phase/concentric - lifting phase/ isometric - |
| How is Spiral release bodywork different?
|
|
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 bodywork (SRB) goes deeper, physically deeper than most common forms of massage therapy. A SRB therapist uses more pressure when performing a |
| Parkinson’s Disease & Tai Chi Therapy
|
|
In a special to CNN, the Mayo Clinic's mayoclinic.com reported that, "Parkinson's disease is progressive, meaning the signs and symptoms become worse over time. But although Parkinson's may eventually be disabling, the disease often progresses gradually, and most people have many years of productive living after a diagnosis." |
| Understanding Wholistic Medicine
|
|
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 |
| Becoming a Massage Therapist
|
|
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: Marketing and Building Your Practice
|
|
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 |
| Last minute “Healthy” Christmas gifts
|
|
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 |
| Using chair massage to overcome massage reluctance
|
|
However, in spite of the work I do to "professionalize" massage, I am very involved in branch of this profession that my massage therapy colleagues hold in low regard. I am wildly passionate about...
...short little back rubs!
That's correct. Short backrubs in the seated massage chairs. Massage therapists who |
| Massage for Marathon Runners
|
|
Frozen shoulder, also known as “adhesive capsulitis”, is a restrictive condition that can be painful and frequently affects abduction and external rotation of the shoulder joint. It affects more women than men, and usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 65. In the past, it was thought |
|
