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Pain:
Why and How We Hurt
by
Gary Bruce
Americans make 70 million physician visits and spend $50 billion every
year trying to rid themselves of pain - and soft-tissue pain is one
of the most elusive symptoms that they try to eradicate. As massage
therapists, you find yourselves working on clients who suffer from
a variety of painful syndromes. Increased understanding of pain can
help you to be more effective and more compassionate in your work.
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The
Eating Disorder Epidemic: Healthy Touch Is A Key To Recovery
by
Courtney Mather
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, are on the
rise. The good news is that massage therapy can help individuals get
in touch with their bodies and emotions, and, ultimately, heal from
these severe and potentially lethal diseases.
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Practice
Building
9
Golden Rules of Money Management
by
William J. Lynott
The
Body Politic
National
Board Changes Certification Criteria
Hours Increase in Delaware |
Body
and Spa:
Aura-Soma:
Jewels of the Soul
by
Kamala Thiagarajan
According to the principles of Aura-Soma, an esoteric, non-intrusive
healing therapy that aims to integrate the mind, body and spirit,
the colors you favor hold the key to uncovering the secrets of your
soul. |
Be
Well: Therapist Self-Care
The Meatless
Revolution
The Right fit
Walk More to Lose for Good
Move It!
Forgiveness Heals
Your Turn
Shoulder Stretch
Tai Chi |
Body
Language: N
N
For Neuromuscular Therapy
by Thomas Myers
An excursion
through the alphabet in somatic terms. Here we explore the letter
N, N for Neuromuscular Therapy.
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SpaMassage
News
Spas
Go Green
"Medical Spa" Defined
Agreement with Statements About Spas: Spa Users Vs. Non-Users
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Assess
& Address:
Lumbar
Muscle Strain
by
Whitney Lowe
Low back pain is one of the primary reasons people seek the care of
a massage therapist. It is estimated that 70 percent of Americans
will experience at least one episode of low-back pain during their
lifetime. In this article, we look at one of the more common structural
and functional problems, which is the lumbar muscle strain.
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Research
Reports
Aromatherapy
and Massage Improve Sleep in Advanced Cancer Patients
Moderate-Pressure Massage Increases Relaxation
Acupressure Eases Dyspnoea
Pages
From History
Historic
Descriptions of Massage, Part Two
by
Robert Noah Calvert
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Images
of Beauty
by
Sonia Osorio
A project
combining healthy touch and photography resulted in a celebration
of life, nature and the human form - in all its glorious shapes
and sizes.
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An
Island of Safety
by
Shira Chernoble
For women in Israel, massage sessions are a chance to be nurtured,
and compassionate touch provides an island of safety amidst unending
warfare. |
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| Reader
Expression: What
is the best result of massage therapy that you've witnessed? |
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