Mar 16 2010

Help for Overworked Hands

Published by Ross under Uncategorized

Written by the Save Your Hands! author, Lauriann Green, the progression of massage therapists’ self care is chronicled. In addition to practical injury prevention tips, you will gain insight into the nature of this profession’s repetitive stress injuries.

Injury Prevention for Massage Therapists

10- Year Retrospective

By Lauriann Greene

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Mar 16 2010

Is there a difference between physiotherapist and physical therapist in singapore

21.05.2009 | Author: gabriellee | Posted in Health & Fitness
The term physical therapist and physiotherapist are exchangeable. The term physical therapist started in the United States, and physiotherapist has always been used in the UK. In Singapore, you’ll find most people use the term ‘physiotherapist’.

Many people are
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Feb 17 2010

The Epitome of ‘Practice What You Preach’ for Massage Therapists

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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Feb 01 2010

What is Chinese Reflexology?

Published by Ross under Chinese Reflexology, yin yang TCM

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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Jan 28 2010

KUNDALINI & CHAKRA CONSCIOUSNESS

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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Jan 19 2010

Workplace Wake Up

Published by Ross under Feng Shui

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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Jan 19 2010

Simple Stretch for Chair Sitters

Published by Ross under Corporate Massage, Massage Chairs

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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Jan 16 2010

Strain Counterstrain for Acute Pain

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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Jan 16 2010

Helping Clients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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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Dec 27 2009

Buy a Massage Chair For Comfort First

Published by Ross under Corporate Massage, Massage Chairs

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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