SelfGrowth.com articles for Massage and Massage Therapy

Pediatric Tuina – Ancient Chinese Massage for Kids

community@aoma.edu — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:37:09 am

I have 2 ½ year old twin boys, Daniel and Jack. While my smaller one, Jack, was 3 months old, he suffered from colic after breastfeeding almost once a day. When he was in pain, he would cry and his belly would be very tight to the touch. I began to massage his abdomen beside the belly button ...

Where To Get The Best Massage Therapy Training?

eimarticles@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:03:58 am

To be an effective massage therapist, you must undergo proper massage therapy training. Fortunately there are many ways and places to acquire certified trainings to learn the value of different therapy methods and techniques. Here is a compilation of the best places to get the most excellent ...

Meditation And Relaxation Techniques For Busy People

eimarticles@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 1:22:20 pm

When we get caught up in the stress and troubles of everyday life, we forget to take a step back and even just for a while, learn to unwind and appreciate why we do what we do. Meditation and relaxation, when done even in just small amounts every day, can make a significant difference in helping ...

More Herbal Oils for Breast Self-Massage

susunweed@herbshealing.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Using infused herbal oils is an easy and pleasurable way to keep your breasts healthy, prevent and reverse cysts, dissolve troublesome lumps, and repair abnormal cells. Breast skin is thin and absorbent, and breast tissue contains a great deal of fat, which readily absorbs infused herbal oils. ...

That Pain in Your Left Knee Might Be Caused By Your Right Shoulder

dlaske@solex.edu — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

The amazement and wonder of the human body has been the single most analyzed and scrutinized topic since the inception of thought. How do we work? How do we break? What were humans like 10,000 years ago and what will we be like 10,000 years from now? These questions have promoted amazing ...

The Value of Massage Therapy By Andrew Wolfe,LMP

andrew@harmonymassagetherapy.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 3:17:16 pm

Health care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to ...

Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide

gamassage@mediumblue.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:45:54 am

Choosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, cross fiber, and neuromuscular. You ...

How To Do Meditation During Breaks At Work?

eimarticles@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:31:47 pm

During the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often forget to take short breaks, sit back, and reflect and meditate on the important things that really matter. With the number of deadlines and issues that need to be dealt with at the office or at home, we forget how to do meditation which ...

FACIAL FITNESS SYSTEMS SKIN CARE LINE

facefit1@aol.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:15:09 am

Facial Fitness Systems Medscience is an innovative Anti-Aging and Corrective Skin Care solution that offers esthetic professionals and our clients cutting edge scientific ingredients that are remarkably powerful and effective. Years of product formulation, medical and esthetic practice has led ...

Painless Deep Tissue Massage: An Oxymoron?

alice@massage-stlouis.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 9:57:26 am

Painless deep tissue massage. Some people think it's an oxymoron. Many clients and therapists alike believe that in order for a massage to be therapeutic is has to be painful, that harder means deeper and better and more effective. They believe that the only way to affect deeper muscle tissue is ...

What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me?

alice@massage-stlouis.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:47:19 am

Massage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...

How to use porcupine massage balls

thevaluc@gmail.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:47:19 am

Bodily pains can occur in various parts some in just about no time. At times the trigger point or the actual source is not sure of. For instance, these might start from the joint and spread to other parts causing medium to severe pain. Colorful porcupine balls can be used against all such pains. ...

Help for Low Back Pain

info@thepostureproject.com — Sun, 9 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Have Low Back Pain? Yoga and massage are the perfect formula to relieve low back pain. Do some lunge stretches, to open the hip flexors (fronts of the hips). Long stride walking can really help too! Professional massages by an experienced therapist can really get you back to feeling pain ...

Live With Less Pain Through Massage Therapy

alice@massage-stlouis.com — Thu, 13 May 2010 4:40:26 pm

So many people live with unnecessary pain. Are you one of them? I'm astounded and dismayed at the number of people who believe that they have to live with their aches and pains, pains that could be alleviated, often quickly and easily. They seem to believe that there's nothing to be done. They ...

Marketing Your Wraps & Scrubs

wholebodyhealing@hotmail.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

So, you have just taken a course on how to safely and effectively apply a wrap and or scrub for your clients. Now what? It is time to get the word out to get the clients in. You will want to make use of all your avenues for marketing whenever you add new services to your menu such as scrubs ...

Tantric Healing Touch - Enhancing Intimacy and Ecstasy

cdmorris@commspeed.net — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Tantra teaches that touch can be very powerful when used with the intent to heal and awaken another person. With an open mind and some practice anyone can learn how to give and receive Tantric healing touch. Learning how to give and receive touch with presence offers many benefits. 1) The ...

Medical massage therapy and insurance coverage.

andrew@harmonymassagetherapy.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 3:38:50 pm

Medical massage therapy is recognized as a health care provision under rehabilitation outpatient coverage under most major medical plans. Specific plan coverage’s vary according to the benefit package your plan and/or employer offer. Medical massage therapy definition is the ability to heal, ...

Did you know your muscles have memories?

kyanaminer@gmail.com — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:49:00 pm

It’s probably not a surprise to you that any repeated physical movements we do in our lifetime affects our muscles. For example, if you sit at a computer 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your shoulders, neck, or low back may began to hold a Chronic Stress Pattern. However, physical stress is not ...

Pinched Nerve Care, Symptoms and Treatments for a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

koolsatya007@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 4:42:44 pm

Many times people with compressed nerves in the neck do not realize that the resulting shoulder, arm or hand pain, tingling and weakness is actually from a pinched nerve because there may not be neck pain. Pinched nerves are the result of pressure on the nerve – from a, damaged disc, muscle ...

Massage Therapy for Insomnia

essencielproducts@hotmail.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:34:00 pm

Causes of Insomnia Insomnia is a symptom that comes along with several health problem. A person may have difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep even though the opportunity to do so is present. Since it is a symptom, it is important to determine the origin of it's cause. For some, it ...

Massage and Oils

sales@essenceofwellbeing.com.au — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 8:26:00 pm

Massage is a healing therapy involving manipulation of the body’s soft tissues. Massage can soothe muscle aches and pains, encourage relaxation, stimulate the circulation of blood and encourage the flow of lymph. Massage also has beneficial effects on the skin as well as calming and uplifting ...

Ice Massage for Tendonitis and Muscle Pain: A How-To

nhausauer@harbornet.com — Tue, 2 Mar 2010 3:16:00 pm

Ice massage is one of the best things you can do to help heal and relieve tendonitis. It's also great for relieving the pain of a sore back, or other muscle pain. It's safe, effective--and free! It's not clear why it's so effective for tendonitis--but it is. And I know people who have back ...

The Simpe elegance of healing

damianmatthews74@yahoo.com — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 6:18:00 pm

What actually heals you when you are hurt or sick? The doctor may set the broken bone, but the body heals the break. The doctor puts the stitches in the cut but the body heals the wound. Don't get me wromg, if I break a bone I want the best bone setter to get the parts back in line, but it is ...

Massage Therapy & Zen Yoga

breathe@artofzenyoga.com — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 5:59:00 pm

Zen Yoga can be a wonderful addition to Massage Therapy. It is a means of preparing each client to better understand the function of his or her own body, mind and spirit, and how to find a peaceful balance between all three. Zen Yoga blends Tai Chi, Qigong, Shanti Yoga, and Mindful ...

Massage Therapy to Help for Anxiety- Tips from one professional to another

essencielproducts@hotmail.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 9:48:09 pm

When I first started as a massage therapist and people would walk into my clinic complaining of anxiety, I simply thought they were really stressed and would give them a simple relaxation massage. Being disappointed with my treatments, I started to do more research on the subject since I ...

Tinnitus--How Massage Might Be Able to Help

nhausauer@harbornet.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:48:55 pm

Tinnitus--ringing or other noises in the ears--is common and usually harmless. However, it can drive people crazy, robbing them of sleep, concentration, and peace of mind. There's no one cause, and no one cure. When to See Your Doctor According to the Mayo Clinic, you should see your doctor ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder? Aromatherapy Can Help

cristina@aromandina.com — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:18:00 pm

If you feel bogged down by cold and gloomy weather, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD (yes, ‘winter blues’ is officially a clinical disorder). Just like its abbreviation, Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a pleasant state to be in. You may be a victim if you suffer ...

Relax With A Massage!

pdriessen@email.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 9:22:53 pm

"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it." - Herodotus (484 BC - 430 BC) If you are tying to succeed in turning your dreams into goals, and your goals into strategies and actions, ...

Thai Massage: The Stress Buster

shai@lotuspalm.com — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:36:00 am

Stretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...

Massage: 21st Century Medicine: A bird’s eye view of the future

shai@lotuspalm.com — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:07:51 am

If you are starting out on a massage career, rest assured, the best is yet to come. The population is aging and educated, interest in health is exploding, and so is our collective wealth. Whether it’s to save costs, increase productivity, or because of spiritual awareness, we live in a society, ...

Going Beyond Massage - An interview between a Chi Nei Tsang Instructor and a Wholistic Massage Therapist

beawell@gmail.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:22:49 pm

You can see the YouTube video “Ask the Expert – What is Chi Nei Tsang?” parts 1- 4 which feature another interview with Patty and Francesca. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YlXGr2tIk PCN: Thank you Francesca for speaking with me today about Chi Nei Tsang. Can you tell me a little about Chi ...

Giving back with care: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY

rm@holisticjunction.com — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 2:10:00 pm

''The tiger is ready to go. That was great!'' These were the words spoken by an 82-year-old man who just went through a geriatric massage therapy session- a comforting massage for the elderly! Massage therapists working in hospitals and nursing homes, claim that the feeling after giving a ...

Mass"aaah"ge for Stress Relief

cassandracurley@aol.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 8:56:51 am

The calming effect of a nurturing touch on the body lends that massage therapy could be a panacea for many aches, pain and anxiety. While that may be a presumptuous claim, massage therapy has proven to have a positive effect on most of the major body systems as well as to alleviate muscle ...

Massage Therapy & the Classic Body

rm@holisticjunction.com — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 3:30:00 pm

''He taught me the ''magic of weekly touch ups which considerably reduced the frequency of breakups and 'mood-swings' she had''. ''When the Body Gets Working Appropriately, the Force of Gravity Can Flow Through. Then, Spontaneously, the Body Heals Itself.''- Ida Rolf The ...

Chi Nei Tsang demystified

m@beinthetao.com — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 1:50:00 pm

If you live on the West Coast of the US or Chiang Mai you are probably familiar with Chi Nei Tsang abdominal chi massage. If not, this may be your first contact so to speak with this amazing healing modality. I will attempt to demystify it for you. Chi Nei Tsang is based in the teachings of ...

Why Certification?

facefit1@aol.com — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:45:00 am

Facial Fitness Systems is now offering Certification to all health care and beauty professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge, diversify their practices, and benefit financially by becoming a Facial Fitness Certified Instructor. Professions such as Yoga Instructors, Personal Trainers, ...

A history of Indian Head Massage

debb@bell.net — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 9:56:39 am

Massage is the oldest form of medicine known to humans and has been practiced for thousands of years. The art of Indian Head Massage originated from Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. This Sanskrit word can be translated as the “science of life” or “knowledge of life”. The ...

An Introduction to Indian Head Massage

debb@bell.net — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 9:57:26 am

Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage, has been practiced in India for over 1,000 years. It is a form of relaxation massage that focuses on the head, neck, face, shoulders and upper arms, which are important energy centers in the body where tension can accumulate, resulting in ...

Kinesio Taping the miricle cure for knee pain and other injuries.

suzannenewmancmt@aol.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 9:04:00 pm

I've worked on at least 10 people with knee problems ranging from people waiting for a knee replacement, dancers, soccer players and people with general knee problems. Every person that I worked on, once the tape was on an in-place when they got up off my table they were out of pain and felt ...

Massage Therapy - Miraculous Demand & Fantastic Supply

rm@holisticjunction.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 4:16:00 pm

''I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.'' Hedy Lamarr Massage has been well known to cure the disease of exhaustion and fatigue. Long regarded a recreational indulgence, the world is now waking ...

Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil

sales@essenceofwellbeing.com.au — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 9:05:04 pm

One of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...

Massage for Women's Pain

walt.morrey@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:17:00 pm

There are a number of conditions that can affect a woman’s health. For instance, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome are much more common in women than in men. These conditions can start a chain reaction leading to additional health issues, however, I believe that with patience, ...

The Quick Fix for My Life

walt.morrey@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:06:00 pm

We see it everywhere in our culture – everyone wants the quick fix – Got a virus? Give me an antibiotic!! Got back pain? Let’s fix it with surgery!! Overweight? Just do the latest diet for a week!! I saw it advertised on TV, so it must be right. The government protects us from false ...

Massage Therapy Schools - Why and for Whom

rm@holisticjunction.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 1:53:00 pm

''If I'd known I was going to live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself'' -- Eubie Blake at the age of 100 Such a work driven society we live in today, it's very easy to be led into a monotonous routine. Bed to desk, desk to dinner table then back to bed! The few luxuries that we ...

Massage = Movement

suearlen@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 2:21:00 pm

One thing we are all well aware of is that this world, and our existence within it, is in constant motion. Nothing stays the same, not even for a second. The earth itself is constantly rotating. The land masses are continually shifting and being re-shaped. The oceans are subject to ...

What Makes Massage Therapy Schools So Popular?

rm@holisticjunction.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 2:38:00 pm

There are several types of massage in practice all over the world today. Many cultures are rich in healing traditions which use consistent principles of spiritual bodywork similar to those of other cultures. Massage for professional use has been around as long as professional sports existed in ...

Does your BODY need a TUNE-UP???

info@TaylorMadeMassage.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:32:18 pm

Announcing a new experience like none other that will get you connected to your body like never before! Whether it's a personal experience or heresy, whether it was a good experience or a bad one, it's time you defied any speculations you may have had about massage. At Taylor Made Massage, ...

What is Thai Massage?

georgekern@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 9:01:16 am

Thai massage is part of a family of Asian healing arts – Japanese Shiatsu, Chinese Tui Na, Indian Yoga Therapy. They all share common elements which distinguish them from Western Swedish massage. • They are performed fully clothed, generally no oil is used. Therefore the technique has to be ...

Touching Bodies Hearts and Minds

georgekern@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 8:42:12 am

Language is sometimes not sufficient to convey meaning. Let's look at "love". You can love your wife, your children, your job, your cup of coffee in the morning, your new hunting rifle, God, or your country. Clearly loving God is a very different concept from loving your job. Loving your ...

Is Massage Therapeutic or Relaxing?

georgekern@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 8:28:50 am

There is a lot of information available about the benefits of massage. It has been scientifically established that massage is good for your body. It is also good for your mind; it relaxes, destresses, and temporarily shuts off incessant mental chatter. I am lucky to live in a place where ...