Massage Reduces Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
If your client enjoyed the benefits of massage during her pregnancy, she might have even more reason to continue the practice once the baby arrives.Res…
Infant Massage
How to Market Pregnancy Massage
A multi-pronged approach yields optimal results for marketing pregnancy massage.As a touch therapist, you understand the benefits of massage for all so…
Massage Helps Reduce Depression During Pregnancy
Some studies have shown that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, such as massage, may offer some relief to depression during pregancy.
Pillow Talk: Enhance Experience with Pillows for Pregnant Massage Clients
Working with pregnant clients is based on two factors: safety and comfort. An easily accessible and inexpensive way to address both of these factors is with the use of pillows, bolsters and cushions.
Record-Keeping for Pregnant Massage Clients
Perhaps one of the most promising areas in which massage therapy has been shown to be beneficial is working with pregnant clients. Both complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) journals have published papers showing the many benefits that massage therapy can provide these massage clients.
Massage and Exercise for Babies Doubles the Benefits
While massage alone can produce a laundry list of positive effects, adding some simple exercises to the regimen can yield results that carry over into childhood, adolescence and beyond.
What to Expect from Pregnancy Massage
Prenatal massage with a certified therapist can be one of the most pleasurable experiences a mom-to-be can have while awaiting the birth of her child.
Infant Massage May Improve Erratic Heart Rate in Preterm Babies
Most people would agree that, for the most part, childbirth is a happy event; however, it can also be traumatic, especially when a baby is born prematu…
Closing the Gate: Massage Might Reduce Pain During Pregnancy
Several studies have indicated the beneficial effects of massage on the aches and pains that typically accompany pregnancy.From tired legs to sore back…
Massage Reduces Stereotypical Autistic Behaviors
The rising incidence of autism has garnered much attention in recent years.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), appr…