One of the most overlooked body parts for receiving massage therapy is our hands. Yet it’s one of the main areas where a little bit can go a long way. That’s because “hand reflexology” is a massage technique that focuses attention on bundles of nerve endings to stimulate nerves in other parts of…
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What’s better than receiving a top-notch professional massage and feeling thoroughly relaxed, calm and rejuvenated afterwards? Sharing the experience with a friend or significant other. While many places call a service performed on two people at the same time a “couples massage”, it is not just limited to people in romantic relationships. Sure,…
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Although exercising regularly is great for mind and body, our muscles sometimes complain, leaving us to feeling sore and tight for days. On the other hand, when we’re inactive, dehydrated or just plain worn out, knots can form in our neck and back muscles which can be painful and limit movement even further. While massage…
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Wondering whether you’d do better with a yoga class or a massage? Thai massage can provide the best of both worlds, leaving you feeling calm and blissfully relaxed – while also knowing you’ve just improved your whole body flexibility. Thai massage is an ancient form of healing that utilizes yoga-like stretches during the massage session.…
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Anyone who’s had their feet worked on by a trained professional understands why a field of study exists that focuses on the little appreciated, yet highly used (and abused) feet. There’s a very good physiological reason for that – nerve stimulation in the feet can help alleviate pain in other areas of the body.…
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Massage therapy is all the rage, and you know all the cool kids are doing it. But if you haven’t had one before – or have done little more than your “spa visit while on vacation” massage – then finding a regular massage therapist can be a little overwhelming. The first step is…
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Sitting disease (is there such a thing?) The modern work day is an average of nine hours a day, and a large portion of the work required is still primarily done sitting at a desk (or possibly coffeehouse table) – which means Americans are literally in danger of too much sitting. The Mayo…
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Ashiatsu Massage is the “walking on the back” massage, explained by Lauren Potter Ashiatsu massage – a little known, yet very powerful massage therapy technique dating back 2,000 years – features the massage therapist using his or her feet instead of hands. That’s right – their feet. In fact, the Japanese word…
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If you’ve suffered from Sciatica for long enough, it’s time to put a stop to it and you need massage therapy for sciatica. Even Pope Francis said in an interview this year that he suffered from sciatica and was getting a regular massage to help with the sciatica symptoms. He said, “The worst thing that…
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Shoulders, back and neck. This is where I, and many others, tend to feel the most tense and in need of a massage. Working on these areas feels great and can help you feel much better. What you may not realize is that there are parts of your body not commonly thought of that when…
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