Massage therapy has been shown to have few serious risks provided it is performed by a properly trained therapist and appropriate cautions are followed. Say NO to Massage all together if the following are present and until they are resolved: significant fever severe unstable hypertension systemic contagious or infectious diseases, including the common cold and......
Massage therapy is a treatment approach which is growing in demand and popularity. It was once considered an alternative or fringe approach, but it is now becoming much more mainstream. More importantly, now that massage therapy is considered a mainstream treatment option, many insurance companies provide coverage for treatment sessions. This form of therapy involves......
The origins of cupping are diverse, images and detailed accounts of their use have been found in Egypt, China, and Greece. The original “cups” were made of animal horns and later of pottery and glass. Cupping has changed over the centuries and has expanded in its application. We now have rubber and silicone cups that......
Massage has been practiced throughout recorded history and has been an important part of pregnancy and childbearing for millennia.Pregnancy and birth are a sacred journey, one that creates a miraculous environment for awareness and healing. As a massage therapist, there is nothing quite like working with a mother and her unborn child. The beauty of......