Reflexology and Massage Around the World
8.19.2010
As a reflexology instructor of many years, I constantly witness the confusion that exists in people’s minds about reflexology. Since most massage schools on this continent do not teach reflexology in-depth (or at all), it’s not surprising most practitioners are left thinking reflexology is simply the inclusion of applied static pressure during a massage on points of the feet or hands as indicated on a reflexology chart.

Therapeutic Insight: The Myofascial Release Perspective—Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Shock
8.5.2010
I am sure you have heard of or experienced the flight-or-fight response, but have you ever heard of the freeze response?

Alleviating Ear Infections Through Craniosacral Therapy
7.26.2010
Craniosacral therapy can help children overcome ear infections by improving Eustachian tube (ET) shape. As ET shape improves, substances can then flow through the tube more easily. Blockage or congestion of the ET is a frequent cause of ear infections because harmful material can collect inside the middle ear.

Cold Stones Offer a Crossover Spa Treatment
7.7.2010
As stone therapy has evolved during the 17 years of my involvement, I have watched many modalities benefit by the introduction of stones. Hot and cold stones bring an added dimension to many modalities and techniques. Anything you can do with your hands can be done with stones—with, perhaps, one exception: lymphatic drainage. The weight of the stones seems to inhibit the light touch needed to perform this technique.

Therapeutic Insight: The Myofascial Release Perspective—Myofascial/Osseous Release
7.7.2010
I have been a featured speaker on myofascial release for the American Back Society’s symposiums for more than 25 years. The American Back Society is comprised of orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths interested in “leading edge” techniques.

AHPA's McGuffin Leads U.S. Delegation to ISO Meeting on Traditional Chinese Medicine
6.11.2010
The first plenary meeting of a newly formed technical committee, provisionally titled Traditional Chinese Medicine when it was formed last year by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), met over the last two days in Beijing, China. Representatives from 15 countries were in attendance for this preliminary meeting. Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), served as the U.S. Head of Delegation, which included acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners and educators and suppliers and marketers of Chinese herbal products.

Kiss Life Introduces CranioCradle Home Therapy System
6.3.2010
Massage professionals now have a new tool to help clients during their session as well as continue the benefits of their therapy at home. Kiss Life LLC has introduced the CranioCradle, an easy-to-use home therapy system that helps relieve stress, tension and pain, allowing the body to enter a deep state of relaxation and healing.

Meditation Reduces the Emotional Impact of Pain
6.3.2010
People who meditate regularly find pain less unpleasant because their brains anticipate the pain less, a new study has found.

Guided Imagery and Acupressure May Help Some Migraine Sufferers; New Videos Provide Demonstrations and Information
6.3.2010
Some migraine sufferers may be able to reduce the severity or frequency of pain through self-applied acupressure and guided imagery. A new, three-part video series from Hill Physicians Medical Group demonstrates these techniques and helps viewers identify nutritional and environmental factors that may be triggering or worsening their migraines.

Tai Chi Gets Cautious Thumbs Up for Psychological Health
5.21.2010
Tai Chi, a low-impact martial art, has been associated with reduced stress, anxiety and depression, as well as enhanced mood, in both healthy people and those with chronic conditions. A systematic review of the subject, published in the open access journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that although tai chi does appear to have positive psychological effects, more high quality, randomized trials are needed.

Cool Lift Face Massage
This 60-minute DVD teaches bodywork professionals how to perform cold stone face massages, which are intended to tighten skin, ease wrinkles and soothe head and neck muscles. It demonstrates specific strokes and techniques using marble and basalt stones.

Mastering Thai Massage
Learn the ancient art of Thai Massage with master instructor Richard Gold. This DVD features over 3 hours of instruction and over 170 detailed techniques. Each technique is clearly demonstrated showing proper alignment, positioning and proper body mechanics.

Bamboo Fusion DVD - Chair Version
In this instructional video Nathalie Cecilia demonstrates her new way to give a full body chair massage. She will show you how to provide deep tissue massage using bambo0 sticks of various shapes and sizes. Her technique is intended to be easy to use.

Paul Lewis Instructional DVD for In-Chair Massage
This 1-hour instructional DVD is intended to be comprehensive and rich with information for therapists and students. It teaches advanced techniques, alternative positioning and proper body mechanics. Also introduced are additional techniques such as rhythmic mobilization, joint mobilization and more

Integrative Massage - Fire
This DVD integrates Sports Massage, Active Resistance Stretching,Neuro-lymphatic Reflex Massage, Breath Work, Deep Tissue Therapy and Swedish Massage. It demonstrates rejuvenating and revitalizing massage designed to loosen blocks, relieve stress and energize the body.

Healing Stone Massage II
Take your stone massage to the next level with these unique advanced treatments, which are not shown anywhere else. This DVD features five routines that include creative uses for stones in many situations.