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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Massage Therapy not only sounds good, it feels good.
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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 body leaving you feeling a little more renewed and relaxed. If you experience these benefits from |
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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 |
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Introduction to Reflexology
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Reflexology is a Natural Healing Art.NATURAL means that Reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially harmless. HEALING means that Reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, emotional and psychological |
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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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Hybrid Training
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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 - |
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Use Therapy To Heal A Smoking Addiction
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Definition of an AddictionAn addiction is a chronic condition that recurs over and over. It is the same regardless of the substance. According to the definition found on MedicineNet.com, "every addictive substance induces pleasant states or relieves distress and that the continued use of the addictive substance induces |
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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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Azoospermia : Homeopathic treatment And Homeopathic remedy
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Nil Sperm Coutn or No sperm or Azoospermia is a condition also known as zero sperm count. It is the reason why many couples can not conceive babies and is a cause of frustration, especially young families. Azoospermia means that a man has any sperm in the ejaculate |
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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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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 |
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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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Benefits Of Head Massage With Natural Oils To Prevent Hair Loss
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More than a thousand years ago a special head massage technique originated in the East which is popularly known as Indian Head Massage. It was generally targeted as a grooming technique for women who wanted longer, stronger and attractive hair. This method involved targeting the pressure points on |
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What is Neuropathy?
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Neuropathy, most commonly known as Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition of damaged nerves in the peripheral nervous system. The nerves of the body serve a vital roll in communicating to the brain about the rest of the body. For example, nerve receptors would acknowledge that a finger is |
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Parkinson’s Disease & Tai Chi Therapy
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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." |
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MassageTherapy – Basic Strokes and Benefits
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Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years and used by the Chinese, Japanese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans; many cultures throughout history have practised some form of body manipulation to ease and prevent or cure illnesses. There are a number of recognised benefits that can come from |
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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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How To Organise Your Day Off At A Day Spa In Perth
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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, painful backaches, and irritating stiff necks from all the work-related stress we have. Why not take a day off |
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