Latest News
Posted May 26th, 2009
by admin
When you feel stressed a good way to relax is to a short five minute self-massage. You can massage any part of your body that you can easily reach, for example your neck and head.
Try gently chopping your muscles with the edge of your hand or tapping with fingers or cupped palms. Try also long light gliding strokes. You can also massage your skull with thumbs.
After you have completed the massage close your eyes and and inhale and exhale easily for a short while. After this 5 minute session you will feel a lot more relaxed! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: self-massage, stress Posted in Tips
Posted March 8th, 2009
by admin
American Massage Therapy Association California is hosting the annual meeting in thirteenth to fifteenth March. The happening will gather massage therapists from California and other near states to hear and discuss about topics such as hands-on techniques and ethics of massage.
Some interesting seminars will be for example about oncology massage for clients with cancer, pain management techniques, and instructions to massage given in hospice setting. These seminars will be given by Johnette du Rand, John Prior, Ron Arbel, and Irene Smith.
Healing Therapy With Singing Crystal Bowls is a free for all concert performed by Elivia Melodey. Members of AMTA will get a discount but therapist who are not AMTA members can participate on the courses and lectures as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: AMTA, seminar Posted in Community, Events
Posted February 10th, 2009
by admin
Next Wednesday 11th of February a two hour workshop introduces the massage for canines. The workshop is led by Mary Brickner and Sharon Sterk which both have great experience on the field of animal massage.
Deep massage on dogs requires some knowledge on their anatomy. It should be performed only if the masseur is trained for it. However, light rubbing massage can be given by anyone. If you are interested in dog massage the workshop is for you.
The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Zen Dog Pet Boutique shop, 2401 15th St, suite 180 and the cost is $39. Bringing a dog bed or yoga mat is recommended. The workshop is sponsored by Zen Dog Pet Boutique.
Tags: dog massage Posted in Events
Posted January 9th, 2009
by admin
The town Los Gatos had a new rule according to which each massage therapist must have 300 hours of documented massage coursework in 2007. Many of the therapists in the town didn’t have it, altought they were licensed therapists with a great experience.
The only problem is that many of the massaging courses were too expensive for the therapists, especially during todays’ economics. The only option for many therapists would have been to move away from the town.
That is the reason why West Valley College offered a free class to help massage therapists who have to adjust to new regulations. Total twenty massage therapists got the education that helped them to continue maintain their businesses. Funding for the classes was provided by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
Tags: Free Class, West Valley College Posted in Community, News, Studies
Posted January 1st, 2009
by admin
The police in Sussex, UK, has been receiving criticism since it made the decision to spend thousands of pounds for massage services for the staff working at the call centre. The Sussex Police has about four hundred employees at its call centres.
The police force says the massage relieves stress and it has been used since the year 2005. The old three-year contract was coming to end and the department took a new contract worth of ten thousand British pounds.
Although the amount of money used for massage services sounds high, it may be worth it, since the employees will be more relaxed and alert doing their job. At least the Sussex police has a strong confidence on the effects of massage.
Tags: massage, police Posted in News
Posted December 22nd, 2008
by admin
Northwest State Community College in collaboration with the Healing Arts Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio are offering an associate degree which covers technical studies of massage therapy.
Healing Arts Institute helps to teach massage therapy students the trade and the Northwest State Community College is responsible for teaching how to build and maintain successful businesses.
After the students have a diploma from the institute their are lincensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. The courses college offers include skills in financial accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Tags: Healing Arts Institute, massage school Posted in Facilities, Info, News
Posted December 19th, 2008
by admin
After a workout our muscles are often aching. It is a scientifically proven fact that massage hold benefits for hard training athletes. Here is a overview of the types massage one should have before the sports event and after it, as well as in times between the events.
Before a sports event the massage must be light, wake-up call for the nervous system. Rapid strokes are part of the warm up process. They loosen the muscles and engorge them with blood. After the event the massage can be slower. Gliding strokes with a low pressure relax the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
With a regular massage it is often possible to reduce chronic injuries and release tension patterns that could lead to problems in the future. This massage can include also harder strokes and techniques.
Tags: sport massage, workout Posted in Tips
Posted December 12th, 2008
by admin
Watermark Spa has launched a new massage service - facial massage. Facial massage is based on the theory of reflexology. There are various pressure points in the face and scalp, that are related with different body organs.
The service benefits people suffering from allergies, sinus congestion, headaches, insomnia, depression, and even people who suffer from migraine have felt relief. Facial massage has its own tricks that the massage therapist must know.
To maximize the benefits of facial massage the therapist first applies pressure on the point, then waits for the release, and after that drains the excess fluid away from the pressure point and down the face.
Tags: facial, massage Posted in Info, News
Posted December 5th, 2008
by admin
Lolilomi - a Polynesian medical massage - is a massage style where the massagers use more of their bodies than just hands when massaging. Lolilomi as a whole may also include branches of nutrition, prayer and meditation as a part of it.
When performing Lolilomi massage the massagists uses his/her forehand, elbows and blades of the hand. The movement is different too. It may look like the therapist is dancing around the massage table.
Some massage facilities offer Lolilomi massage of two therapists. In this case the two therapists must be working in harmony or it can be distracting for the client. This method has the advantage that the client doesn’t know what part of the body is being touched next.
Tags: hawaii, Lomilomi Posted in Community, Info
Posted November 18th, 2008
by admin
Chiropractor Jeff Donatello has opened a new service, Chair Massage Now, in a newly renovated office in Kittery. The idea behind the new service is that these days stressed-out people need a quick low cost massage.
To have a massage one needs no appointments. It is enough to just walk in and sign up. When the traditional, full-body table massages usually cost between $60 and $90 an hour, chair massage only cost $15 for 15 minutes.
“It’s all about convenience. We enable customers to get quick relief. We make it easy to get in, get rejuvenated and get out,” Donatello commented. During the massage the customer sits on a chair. The seated massage is also said to adress problems associated with prolonged periods sitting at a desk, such as stiff necks and headache.
Tags: chair massage, Kittery Posted in Facilities, News