Learn How To Massage

Many people are seeking to learn about massage. This article introduces the topic and then encourages the reader to explore futher avenues

Deep Tissue Massage Therapy - You've Got To Love It!

Deep tissue massage is sometimes referred to as sports massage. In this form of massage, pressure is applied to deep down muscles – thus, the name deep tissue massage – as well as to connective tissue, fascia, tendons and muscles under the skin.

The Growth Of The Massage Industry

Massage therapy has become a very popular means to relieve stress and help relax the body. Because of this, it is widely performed on many people everyday.

The Basics of Aromatherapy and Aromatherapy Massage

As the name suggests, aromatherapy is the art of healing someone using smell, mostly that of plants and its various parts. But aromatherapy is not just limited to healing but is also used in relaxing and energizing the body. It is one of the oldest forms of therapy and is still one of the most sought after alternative therapies worldwide.

Giving Yourself a Foot Massage

There is nothing worse at the end of a long day than to have tired aching feet. You spent all day running around the office in your best 3-inch heels and your feet are screaming about the way you abused them. Why not treat yourself to a relaxing foot massage at the end of your busy day-it will help you relax and you will feel much better.

Black Spruce Oil - Passion for Life

Black Spruce ( Picea Mariana ) - If you love the great outdoors and enjoy the smell of high and pristine mountain tops then you'll appreciate the clear, crisp aroma of Black Spruce. A vibrantly deep green forest aroma that is freeing and uplifting Black Spruce truly inspires the senses with a Passion for Life! In this article I share some of the benefits to be enjoyed from using Black Spruce, along with a few of my favorite home spa recipes.

Reflexology - Reaching the Heart Through Your Feet

This article is about Reaching your heart through the feet - and reaching the brain, sinus cavities, glands, stomach, spinal column, reproductive system, etc... The human body is an amazing work, it never ceases to amaze me, as a Massage therapist I learn new and wonderful things about it almost daily it seams.

Massage Chairs an Alternative Method in Receiving a Massage

If you are on the go and don’t have time to lay down for a nice soothing massage, but are in need of relaxation and stress relief, another option is the Massage Chair.The massage is given over the top of your clothing, you sit up, and in 10 minutes or so you are finished and ready to go.

Medspas ... 5 Tips For Wellness Health And Beautifying Baby Boomers

Medspas combine wellness and preventative care. Blending Western medicine with alternative philosophies - the perfect way to rejuvenate and reduce stress.

Clary Sage Oil Stress Reliever

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) - Actions And Effects For Radiant Health! An especially inviting, softly floral and sweet oil! Clary Sage can have a deeply soothing effect on stress and nervous tension in both men and women. Well known for having a natural affinity with the female reproductive organs Clary Sage is strongly Yang and thus helpful for balancing excessive Yin states.

Bodywork For Dementia

A condition that negatively influences a person's memory and cognitive abilities, dementia affects millions of people in the United States. The most commonly known form of this condition is Alzheimer's disease. Since there’s currently no known cure for dementia, many people are seeking out alternative therapies as a method of treatment. Massage therapy is one of these alternative therapies, and can greatly impact the life of someone suffering with dementia.

Getting Started - Taking The Time To Take Care Of Yourself

A little honesty and self-empowerment go a long way to starting a healthful relaxation program.

Bowen Therapy - Innate Intelligence

Learning to read the sensations experienced by a client is another form of working with the bodymind's innate intelligence. The quality of touch can also be a means for the client to contact their cellular memory and allow entrapped memory and emotion to dissolve as previously mentioned in Healing Emotions and Memory.