01Dec 2017 by Jacqueline

Swedish Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
What is a Swedish Massage?  With the variety of massages available today, it can throw you off balance as to which one suits you and which one may not suit you. The technique of each massage is adapted to suit different requirements. Some concentrate on basic relaxation techniques whilst other techniques work on healing and injuries. Swedish massage therapy originated from Sweden. It is considered a modern concept that aids in healing the body and the mind. Specific strokes like tapotement (tapping) and effleurage are used to help reduce joint pain, muscle stiffness, flexibility, improve blood circulation, osteoarthritis, and other conditions. There are five basic techniques to a Swedish massage and they are: Friction Through this method, the patient experience a certain amount of heat whereby the muscles are relaxed.…
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05Nov 2017 by Jacqueline

Relaxation Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Relaxation Massage Therapy  When you think relaxation massage, you know that you are on the right track to a stress-free life, giving rise to rest. The technique is not necessarily designed to treat pain or sickness but helps one forget about the problems and let relaxation take over. During a relaxation massage, patients are advised to remove any or all items of clothing on their person. They lie down on a massage bed with a sheet strategically placed on certain parts of the body. One can wear on underwear if one pleases or not – it is advisable to keep them on. The licensed massage therapist then works her magic on ridding the stress from the body. Every session requires a peaceful ambiance. If required, one may even have lighted…
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01Nov 2017 by Jacqueline

Medical Therapeutic Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Therapeutic Massage Therapy Most people associate massage with relaxation, which is okay, but there are other facets to this form of contact therapy. Medical massage is a great method that helps alleviate pain and heal injuries in various parts of the body. It also addresses discomfort in soft tissues of the body. Let us look at a couple of advantages of medical therapeutic massage. Migraines Suffering from an acute migraine can throw you off your game. The illness along with other issues like tension headaches causes anger to spiral out of control. Due to incessant migraines, people feel disoriented, unable to function normally as the illness takes over. Depression Therapeutic massage conducted by a licensed therapist is a sure way to rid the body and the mind of sad thoughts.…
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11Oct 2017 by Jacqueline

ADHD Symptom Treatment with Massage

Massage Therapist, Pediatric Massage Therapist
ADHD Treatment Help The disorder categorized as a neurodevelopmental type, ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects both adults and the children. A person diagnosed with the condition exhibits the symptom of an inability to concentrate on a particular subject or anything for a long time. The person feels the need to be active all the time. Controlling someone diagnosed with the condition can take a while. The causes of the condition may be genetic, a premature birth or low weight at birth. During the gestation period, the mother may have indulged in excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking or recreational drugs.  An early damage to the brain while in the womb is also another factor contributing to ADHD. Touch therapy There are myriad ways to deal the problem. Massage therapy…
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29Sep 2017 by Jacqueline

Relieve Migraines with Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) Massage

Massage Therapist
National Headache Foundation Research According to the National Headache Foundation, approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Often, migraines are triggered or exacerbated by stress and poor sleep. In a study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, researchers found that participants who received bodywork like Cranial Sacral Therapy had better quality sleep and fewer migraines than participants who didn't. Effects even lasted up to three weeks after therapy ended. Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Craniosacral Therapy is becoming a treatment of choice in areas of pain, rehabilitation and neurology.  It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of…
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