1 August 2010 3 Comments

Watsu Massage

Watsu Massage

  The Watsu massage is another unique form of massaging the body, a process that leads to thorough relaxation of the body and also the mind. The Watsu massage is a distinct amalgam of the shiatsu massage and water therapy. The element of aqua plays a very critical role in the effortless execution of the [...]

31 July 2010 0 Comments

Massage Therapy Origins

Massage Therapy Origins

  The majority of massage therapy styles in the US stem from variations of the Swedish massage created by Per Henrik Ling, a Swedish gymnast in the 19th century.  The typical Swedish massage involves slow and rhythmic strokes that glide over the skin.  The strokes are directed towards the heart such as from foot to [...]

10 May 2010 0 Comments

Hey Massage Therapists!!!! How often DO YOU get a Massage?

Hey Massage Therapists!!!!  How often DO YOU get a Massage?

How often do you as a therapist stress to your clients that they need to regularly receive massages?  Everytime they step into a session with you, you try to reinterate the importance  that they make another apointment to keep with the healthy regimine of massage therapy.  So, I began asking out therapists how often they get massages [...]

27 April 2010 0 Comments

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

If you’re looking for a discounted, last minute massage given by a licensed massage therapist, please come visit
www.LastMinuteMassage.com

Tiffany,

Last Minute Massage

29 March 2010 0 Comments

Why get a facial?

Why get a facial?

Why get a facial? Well, that seems like a ridiculous question to some. DUGH! Because it feels great and it does wonders for your skin!!! Right? Right! But there’s so many more reasons to getting a facial than just the obvious reasons. But let’s Focus on those two: One. Yes, getting a facial is amazing, [...]

7 January 2010 2 Comments

Raindrop Technique, an Alternative Method

Raindrop Technique, an Alternative Method

When it comes to treating back pain – as well as knee pain, tight shoulders, and digestive system discomfort – it can be hard to find something that will bring the body’s systems into alignment. One aid to solving these problems and more is a relatively new therapy called Raindrop Treatment, using essential oils that [...]

5 January 2010 0 Comments

Benefits of Massage Therapy for Atheletes

Benefits of Massage Therapy for Atheletes

The world of sports has made a drastic change in the last 20 years; athletes all over the world from professionals to amateurs, from high school athletes to Olympic athletes are re evaluating the way they train. Yoga, pliometrics, and massage therapy are becoming vital to success. There are three essentials keys to training and [...]

20 December 2009 0 Comments

Shiatsu Massage Origins by Tristan

Shiatsu Massage Origins                 Shiatsu massage is the famous “finger pressure” massage and it is as common of a massage style as the effective Swedish massage and its derivatives.  Shiatsu Massage originated in Japan with influences of acupuncture and Tui na, a Chinese massage therapy similar to Acupressure Massage.  It was believed the form began [...]

19 December 2009 0 Comments

My First Massage Experience by Tristan

My First Massage                 I am someone who has an aversion to trying new things.  No matter what it is I always remain somewhat skeptical and reserved when contemplating trying new things.  Much to the awe and shock of my friends in the Navy, I was the first one in line to get a luxurious [...]

13 November 2009 0 Comments

My Last Massage….

I was lucky enough to have a great boss who gave me the gift of massage on Wednesday.  I absolutely love massages, and like most people, don’t get them often enough.  I have been having some issues with stress and insomnia, so this particular massage couldn’t have come at a better time.  I wasn’t sure [...]