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- How Muscles Work - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Karen ThompsonHow muscles work. There are three different kinds of muscles in the human body. Smooth muscles which are found in blood vessels, digestive tract, uterus, and bladder. They are involuntary muscles you do not have to think about them for them to work. Cardiac muscles which are found only in the ...
Views: 35 - TRANQUIL MOBILE MASSAGE - Relax, we come to you!! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Lisa ClementA new mobile massage service has arrived in Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Florida. It has been created to help individuals improve their lives with wellness servicing homes, hotels and offices; also providing service to retirement homes with a 15% discount to seniors. An in-home massage is ...
Views: 2 - Calm Your Mind and Relax Your Body with a Miraculous Relaxation massage! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseNothing will relieve the tension in your body better than a relaxation massage. We live in a world where we barely find time to think of ourselves. We wake up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, get to the office and start our work without paying attention to anything else. Therefore, it is no ...
Views: 55 - Massaggi Massage Therapy in London – The Right Way to Chase Stress Away from Your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseIf you're looking for a great massage service that will help you alleviate your health problems, know that we, at Massaggi, can offer you the best massage therapy in London at very affordable prices. People have been aware since ancient times of the benefits that therapeutic massage can ...
Views: 32 - Unify Your Body and Soul with the Ka Huna Hawaiian Massage! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseThe Ka Huna Hawaiian massage is a very special massage procedure that used to be carried out by the high priests of the ancient Hawaiian temples. In the past, this massage style was used only for royalty. However, things have changed nowadays, with the Ka Huna Hawaiian massage becoming widely ...
Views: 49 - Massage Treatment for Neck Pain: What Causes Neck Pain and How Can Massage Improve Your Condition - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseThe soreness in the neck area is often caused by the tightening of the muscles and this is why the best option you have is resorting to massage treatment for neck pain. The chronic tension in the neck and shoulder area is best relieved by specific massage techniques. The massage mainly targets ...
Views: 34 - The Benefits and Contraindications of Sports Remedial Massage - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseSports remedial massage is a kind of therapeutic massage that combines multiple benefits, taken from old massage techniques and modern medical science. Unlike its name may suggest, this kind of therapy is not exclusively used by athletes. Due to its multiple benefits, about anyone can resort to ...
Views: 36(1 vote) - Massage Treatment for Back Pain - How It Can Help Your Back - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseMassage treatment for back pain can sometimes be just the optimal solution for treating your irritating condition. If your back pain is not caused by a certain disease that requires medication, massage can offer you the alleviation you need. Back pains are truly frequent and massage has ...
Views: 34 - What Problems Does Deep Tissue Massage Target and Who Can Benefit From it? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Ben PianeseWhat Does Deep Tissue Massage Refer To? As its name suggests, this type of massage technique focuses on the specific structures of the muscle and connective tissues. It works on realigning these profound layers, releasing the tension from the area. Thus, it ameliorates the chronic pain that ...
Views: 30(1 vote) - The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Laura LegereWhat is a massage and what does it really do? There are as many different types of massage techniques as letters in the alphabet. The practitioners are even more diverse than the techniques. Massage is a healing art form and students can learn the same techniques and will develop their own ...
Views: 17 - The Neck Connection: Integrative medicine doctor uncovers the neck's crucial role in health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lese DuntonAn impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of ...
Views: 64(1 vote) - Sports Massage: An Important Aspect of a Serious Athlete's Regimen - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Diego AbreauIf you are a serious athlete or even a recreational athlete then you already know that your daily regiment prepares you for optimal use of your skills and energies for your favored sporting event. However, continuous exercise and fitness regimen also causes extreme soreness and muscle tension ...
Views: 22 - Hd Brows 7 steps to get perfect eyebrows at La Spa Therapie Malahide - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Michael TuckerIn case you haven’t already heard the eye-popping news, La spa Therapie Malahide (one of only a handful of salons in Ireland) now offer HD Brows, the ultimate high definition brow-shaping beauty treatment. We’ve already been raving about HD Brows on this blog, giving you a run down on what this ...
Views: 2 - Reconsidering Massage - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanWhile massage is something that you think about when you are at a fancy resort on vacation, luxuriating under someone’s touch in the absolute decadent world, it is actually much more that that. It is necessary healthcare that we ignore, but should not. When we think of massage, we think of ...
Views: 4 - Holistic Care for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanThe number of people that suffer from chronic pain has greatly increased over the past several years. In fact, there are so many that the medical industry has created a new type of doctor, the Pain Management Physician. All too many of the patients they see suffer from some illness where the ...
Views: 11 - Top 10 Complaints About Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonAre you a massage therapist who's new or old in your practice and wanting to increase your client base? Many therapists may be unaware of certain things they're doing to sabotage their massage practice. If you find that some of these complaints apply to you, take it as a learning experience and ...
Views: 20 - The Pros And Cons Of Having A Massage Office - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonIf you are new or sort of new to practicing massage, you may be asking yourself, "Do I want an office or do I want to freelance?" Those are very good questions. I like both, and would recommend that you try both. In this Article, we discuss the Pros and Cons of having a massage office. The Pros ...
Views: 17 - Misconceptions About Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonMassage has been practiced as a therapeutic and healing modality for several years in numerous cultures all over the world. Some people are still unsure about massage even as the obvious proliferation of discount massage salons have made massage therapy ubiquitous and accessible to all. It is my ...
Views: 4 - When Your Massage Clients Want Just A Few More Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever been just about to close a massage with a client and somehow they just know its ending and boom, you get that dreaded question "Can I have Just A Couple More Minutes On.....?" This is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. If you did your job, they are ...
Views: 20 - The Pros And Cons Of Mobile Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever traveled to another location to give a massage? If you learn to do this right, it can be fun and quite lucrative. Traveling massage services are a great convenience and people who love convenience have no problem paying for it! If you've never considered this part of your practice ...
Views: 18 - How To Deal With Clients Who Grind On Your Massage Table - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever had one those situations where someone starts to squirm on your massage table right when you're a few minutes into the session? Anyone who's been doing massage for awhile has come across a few of these. It's never fun because its awkward and you just want to give a great massage. ...
Views: 7 - Make More Money With Massage In Less Time - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWould you like to make more money with massage? The following are some suggestions for you to incorporate into your massage practice to make the most you can in the least amount of time. Does that sound good? Let's look what you can do to maximize your earnings as a massage therapist ...
Views: 6 - Top 10 Health Benefits of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhat are the health benefits of massage? Well there are many so I thought I'd create a list of ones I know and others that I've read about. After reading my compilation of health benefits, I think you'll agree that massage is a valuable service to mankind and a great addition to a life of health ...
Views: 4 - Australian Spa Beauty Therapy and Day Spa Retreat in Queensland - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from camp edenCamp Eden acupuncture is an effective natural beauty treatment that rejuvenates the skin of the face and neck reducing the appearance of both ageing and stress. Often referred to as a natural facelift, this relatively painless procedure increases the circulation of blood and promotes oxygen ...
Views: 100 - Understanding the Different Styles of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Turner HerringsburgeIf you are considering visiting your local spa with the aim of getting a massage, it pays to research this topic well as there are dozens of different forms of this healing treatment available. By understanding what styles are suitable for different ailments and conditions, you should be able to ...
Views: 17 - Five More Essential Beauty Treatments for 2012 at La Spa Therapie - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael TuckerGet ready to kick start 2012 with five more essential treatments to rejuvenate, invigorate and restore your health and beauty this year, available exclusively at La Spa Therapie Malahide. Now for your selection are five more fabulous beauty fixes that we just couldn't fit in the last blog ...
Views: 14 - 5 Things I Love About Practicing Massage For A Living - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhy do I enjoy practicing massage for a living? I enjoy helping people and of course making a good living is also wonderful! If you play your cards right, you can have fun while making a very nice living. Making a good living can lead to the fulfillment of many other dreams. I must admit that ...
Views: 12 - How Massage Helps With Pain - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonIf you're one of the very few people on this earth that has never had to live with pain for a period of time, consider yourself lucky. Without having a solid number to go by, it seems like every other person I've come across has or has had an extended period of pain in their body at some point ...
Views: 15 - Get Your Massage Clients To Drink More Water - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhy do people drink fluids after they work out? They get thirsty and the body gets dehydrated. Why does this happen? During exercise, the body loses fluids and minerals that need to be replenished. Also, when the muscles move, the blood and lymphatic systems of the body speed up to increase ...
Views: 12 - How To Create An Instant Rapport With Your Massage Clients - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonCreating an instant rapport is an amazingly valuable skill for putting massage clients at ease and everyone else you meet. If you take the time to do this right, you'll find that your clients will fall into the zone very quickly and make your job much easier! However you do this is up to up but ...
Views: 13 - Why Giving Massage Is Great For Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonGetting a massage has many mental and physical benefits that are both well documented. Let's look at how giving a massage actually benefits the massage therapist as well. This is only my opinion based on observation of myself and how I feel during and after treating my clients. I've found many ...
Views: 13 - How To Make Your Massage Clients Relax Fast - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonIn order to give a great massage, it's imperative to help your clients relax as soon as possible. I've found that over the years of my practice, these techniques done in a certain order are very efficient and extremely effective in getting your massage clients to relax fast. Helping to guide ...
Views: 15 - 10 Ways A Massage Helps The Elderly - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhen I massaged my seventy-three year old father's feet he said, "I need this everyday for the rest of my life!" Seniors everywhere can benefit greatly from Geriatric Massage Therapy. The upsides to seniors getting massage are endless but below are many of the more commonly known and observed ...
Views: 11 - Should A Deep Tissue Massage Hurt? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWell I guess it depends on who you talk to. I hear this question all the time and it drives me crazy! Due to the different levels of training in many areas this is a constant debate among massage therapist everywhere. For example, I was trained in an area that focused on medically based massage ...
Views: 10 - How To Create A Comfortable Massage Environment - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lea JohnsonMost people can't wait to relax and they need your help to take them there as soon as possible. Creating a comfortable environment for massage is conducive to relaxation. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help create an ideal situation for massage and make the experience better for ...
Views: 8 - Does Discount Massage Hurt Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWell, that question largely depends on your target audience. Are you seeking to build a client base with the budget conscious, or clients with a disposable income? Are you marketing to people who might get laid off at any moment, or are you targeting people who are financially stable? I once ...
Views: 12 - How Aura Reading Improved My Massage In A Competitive London Environment - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Suzanne ZachariaWhen I worked in a busy clinic the City of London, I was one of the most sought-after massage practitioners. And yet, for most of that time, I only had the basic ITEC qualification in Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Massage. And even though I later added Deep Tissue and Indian Head massage to my ...
Views: 64 - 5 Self-Massage Techniques for Achy Feet - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from David PrattOne of the best things to do between massage therapy treatments is to treat your own feet to a treatment. This is easy to do, costs nothing but a wee bit of your time (10 minutes or more if you’d like), and can help you feel both calmer and more energized. Many of my clients in Millersburg, Ohio ...
Views: 66 - Professionals of Holistic Massage in NYC Can Gain Good Returns - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Carol MooreWe all long for a nice, relaxing massage at the end of a hard day’s work. The thought of the tiredness being kneaded out of aching muscles is like being on cloud 9. How is it that such a simple and ancient therapy is able to relieve not just tiredness but enhance function of the muscles so well? ...
Views: 26 - HD Brows are here at last! Get perfect eyebrows only at La Spa Therapie - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Michael TuckerATTENTION ALL EYEBROWS! Over plucked? Under groomed? Out of shape? Barely there? If you've been tweezed and terrorized, waxed and worried or just plain ignored and in desperate of some eyebrow TLC then La Spa Therapie has some great news for you! Introducing HD Brows! (Cue trumpets and wild ...
Views: 20 - What Is Hypno Massage? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Fariborz ArbasiHypno massage is a new type of massage that combines massage with hypnosis. If we accept that the general purpose of massage is to promote relaxation and well-being, hypno massage becomes stronger than other types of massage. Because, hypno massage gives deeper relaxation to client than other ...
Views: 86 - How Can A Massage Chair Is Benefit For Me - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from rahul kumarWhat is a massage chair? The massage chair is a snug leather or parallel chair that can massage your body from leader to toe. Equivalent a masseuse, the massage chair is able of providing various massage techniques much as Treatment and Swedish massage. Though the older models hesitate, ...
Views: 40 - Get Perfect Lips with Restylane Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Jessica ThomsonAll of us are not naturally endowed with good looks. And over time, the skin tends to loose its elasticity that cannot be easily undone.Lip Restylane is one such cosmetic procedure that can help one to improve the texture of the lips at any age. It does not make a significant difference in the ...
Views: 28 - Christmas Gift Voucher Offers at La Spa Therapie, Malahide - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Michael TuckerUs busy little elves at La Spa Therapie Malahide are making a list and checking it twice and we want to reward all those boys and girls who are going to be very nice this Christmas and buy a La Spa Therapie gift voucher! And what do we have in our big red sack for those special customers? Two ...
Views: 59 - Open Night Christmas Offers on December 6th at La Spa Therapie Malahide, Dublin - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Michael TuckerThe weather outside is frightful but inside La Spa Therapie's welcoming doors everything is oh so delightful! This Christmas our friendly staff await with drinks, nibbles and beauty product demonstrations, vouchers and special offers galore especially for you. Come along to La Spa Therapie ...
Views: 98 - Christmas Season Pampering Packages at La Spa Therapie Malahide, Dublin - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Michael TuckerChristmas is just around the corner and there's still so much to do! Gift shopping, catching up with friends, work Christmas parties, more gift shopping, putting up Christmas decorations, a night out with the girls, get-togethers with family.. and did we mention gift shopping?! Well fret not, ...
Views: 47 - The Enchanting Outcomes of Therapeutic Massage - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from S. M. Romeo HossainTherapeutic Massage is the process of managing the soft tissue of the body to remove soreness, worry, muscle spasm and also discomfort; and also to increase freshness as well as health. It adds to the muscular, lymphatic, skeletal, the circulation of blood and neurological system as well as your ...
Views: 51 - Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from David OttoWhen you hear the term “addiction”, you might think of drugs, extreme sports participation, Fanatics of sports teams, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, egocentric disorders (narcissism, etc), or stalking behaviors. Chemical imbalances attribute a large portion of the root of mental diseases that ...
Views: 203(1 vote) - MT insurance for the unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from webmaster manny lirioStaying within one’s scope of practice is a key concept in the realm of professional massage therapy and bodywork. After all, a large number of the clients who come to see touch therapists tend to present with conditions or issues for which they may also be seeking traditional medical treatment. ...
Views: 59 - Seaweed Bath and Hammam Sea Salt Scrub Treatments at La Spa Therapie, Malahide - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Michael TuckerThe Secret Recipe to the Perfect Seaweed Bath You've probably already heard us here at La Spa raving about our seaweed bath treatments. The natural detoxifying and revitalising qualities of this traditional marine cure therapy have already been well documented on our blog. (Just in case you ...
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