Couples Massage… Keep Your Clothes On? Couples massage has been gaining more and more in popularity as more men want to enjoy the massage “experience. Not only that the benefits of massage are are now being passed down to daughers and sons from their parent, parent’s , or friends experiences. You already know that massage […]
Shiatsu Massage: An Oriental Therapy Rebalancing Treatment Shiatsu originated from the Eastern or oriental therapy to treat energy imbalances and physical disorders. It is typically associated as an oriental massage; however, the underlying principle that it has been promoting for over 2000 years ago proves that there is more to shiatsu massage therapy than mere […]
Deep Tissue Massage – Is It Just for Meatheads ? Everyone loves a good massage. Some people feel that if it isn’t deep, then it is not a massage – that could be you – well BALONEY to that thought. Let’s revisit the scope of practice of massage therapy according the CMTO for you: “Massage […]
What is Massage Therapy – (Massage Therapy Information) Massage Therapy Scope of Practice Massage Therapy practice is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or […]
Hand Massage There are more than 46 million North Americans who suffer from some type of arthritis, and most are affected in the hands. Even those without arthritis who use their hands regularly can benefit from a hand massage, of course. Any type of massage is going to relax the body and provide restored blood […]
Massage Therapy Techniques Wringing Massage Techniques Swedish massage techniques are the base to most massage therapy courses. In massage therapy there are several different techniques that can used to help relieve pain and increase relaxation. In general massage may be broken down into six categories of basic techniques according to Outcome – Based Massage(Andrade &Clifford […]
Abdominal Massage -The Benefits Tummy Massage Abdominal massage is a therapy treatment that is still gaining interest and credibility. Even many massage therapists aren’t in agreement with this type of therapy simply because the muscles are difficult to properly access and massage. There are a lot of benefits of massage, however, and therapy to this […]
