As massage therapists, we are familiar with what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. We recommend these applications all the time. But how easy is it to get caught in the hubbub of life, and ignore our own health? A massage therapist shares his story, and encourages us to stay conscious of
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Chinese reflexology is the ancient art of healing by working pressure points on the feet, hands and ears, which correspond to different parts of the body. Chinese reflexology is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which utilizes energy zones on the hands and feet to energize the body system and
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A practitioner of Tantra does everything with absolute presence. The emphasis is on connection to and immersion in every moment. So sex is a Tantric practice when it is experienced in this way - this includes sensual touch and massage. There are a lot of things that create separation in
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Give a fresh look and feel to your space

By Barbara Hey,

Originally published in Skin Deep, December/January 2007. Copyright 2007. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.

Revamping your practice space is as much for you as for your clients. Whether it’s a paint job, a few new
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Sitting in a chair for 8+ hours a day often leads to repetitive stress injury and pain. Learn a practical and easy stretch for clients that sit behind a desk all day.

Quick Relief for the Chair Potato
By Karen Voight
LOS ANGELES TIMES

Do you find yourself
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Massage therapists have many modalities to choose from to help relax hypertonic muscles. However, the gentle and effective technique of strain counterstrain is one of the best ways to convince shortened tissue to lengthen.

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.

Often forgotten by bodyworkers, strain counterstrain (SCS) is a positional release technique
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As both a healthcare practitioner and educator, learn how massage therapists can help offer symptom relief to clients with irritable bowel syndrome.

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.

Dealing with chronic digestive problems is frustrating, especially when medical intervention offers little help. Affecting up to 55 million Americans, one of the more
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Buying a massage chair can be tricky if this is your first time. Because comfort and massage functions are the primary functions the massage chair will serve, the most important thing you can do in your research is go to multiple stores and try out a variety of brands, models,
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What do humans walk or run on? Yes, that’s right, feet! It’s our feet that help us to run, walk and achieve all the goals of our lives. And it’s the feet which hurt the most at the end of a long day! Earlier, our forefathers had people who pressed
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This article describes a study done in Sweden on the effectiveness of massage on those suffering with chronic pain. This sizeable study (117 participants) is done from a subjective perspective and would be a great source of information to relate to a client who is tentative about trying massage for
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