26 May 2010 0 Comments

Aromatherapy Massage

The Aromatherapy Massage has been part of therapy in one form or the other for centuries now. All major civilisations had at some point of time in their history recognised the significance of aroma in treating different sicknesses and problems. The aroma when combined with massage can have very encouraging effects on the overall well [...]

28 September 2009 0 Comments

EIGHT FAST FACTS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

EIGHT FAST FACTS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

1. Massage is one of the oldest forms of medicinal care! There are paintings in Egyptian tombs of people being massaged! 2. Why do massages feel so great? Because there are around 5 million touch receptors in our skin! 3. Massage is not a luxury, it is necessary to sustain your health, mentally, physically and [...]

2 September 2009 0 Comments

What to expect when you go get a massage

What to expect when you go get a massage

Before you have a massage there are a few things you should know what to expect as the client and protocol you should follow as a therapist: Your massage therapist will take a confidential medical history from you and have you sign a consent form; Your massage therapist will do an assessment and review of [...]

31 August 2009 0 Comments

Volunteer Massage Therapists

Volunteer Massage Therapists

How cool is this?!?!? There is are specially trained group of massage therapists that help provide massage to over stressed and over traumatized people. So people that have been through life changing situations, i.e, disaster victims, domestic violence victims or returning U.S. military vets get to get massages from these volunteer massage therapists! What a [...]

1 July 2009 0 Comments

How often should I get a massage?

How often should I get a massage?

In the last twenty-five years, the profession of massage therapy has been misconstrued or considered a luxury; rather than part of a person’s “healthstyle”. The purpose of massage is to detoxify the body, reduce stress, increase blood circulation. Your muscles wash out lactic acid, which causes them to relax, your fatty tissue releases stored toxins, [...]