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January/February 2003, Issue 101 On the Cover Most of what has been written about the ancient Aboriginal peoples of Australia has been by white settlers who never lived among the native peoples of Australia. And when it comes to anything written about Aboriginal massage practices, the information is scant and inaccurate. To learn about the role of massage in traditional Aboriginal life, we went to the source. |
The last decade has seen immense growth in the use of massage therapy in medical settings. From oncology units to delivery rooms, outpatient clinics to hospital patient-services programs, massage is increasingly being utilized to help people with medical conditions, and is viewed by physicians and nurses as something that helps patients relax and recover. A recent Internet search brought up dozens of listings under "medical massage," from individual therapists to massage clinics to schools. In addition, a growing number of massage therapists in private practice receive referrals from physicians and other medical doctors. With this marriage of massage and the medical realm has come increased use of the term "medical massage." But what exactly does that term mean? Currently there is not clear-cut answer, and a debate within the massage field is beginning to be played out regarding the use of the term medical massage and the training that might reflect mastery in that area. Much like the feuding families in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, so have two groups in the massage field begun to voice opposition to each other’s viewpoints. |
In This Issue As part of Northwest Medical Teams International (NWMTI), a nonprofit, Christian humanitarian aide organization based in Portland, Oregon, massage therapists join teams of doctors, dentists, physical therapists and child-development specialists to help children burdened by physical handicap, neglect and poverty. It’s a healing mission of global proportion. |
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Body Wisdom, Part One |
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SpaTalk |
Research Matters Massage Reduces Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease |
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Hot herbal compresses are frequently used in Thailand in conjunction with traditional massage. Hot compresses are used to address chronic problems, such as back pain and tendinitis, as well as to increase energy flow, improve circulation, relax muscles and stimulated nerves. Read the Full Article |
![]() Yoga Loosens the Knots; Beautiful Inside; Your Turn; Hand Care; Open Wide; Web Watch; Aroma Corner |
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Reader Expression:What is your policy for handling clients who miss appointments or are chronically late? Readers respond |
Table Talk: Angels At the Gate; Angels Animal Hospice
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Conferences & Conventions Calendar | Laws and Regulations |