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Geriatric Outreach

Do you have a grandmother or grandfather that are in pain or general discomfort from lack of mobility? Do you often think that massage would feel great for them but are intimidated by the contraindications that may occur? Here we will discuss some of the things that you should be concerned about and the things […]

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Benefits of Routine Massage - Part 1

Oh yes, my friends… The routine massage, and how it effects us. Not just good for the body, good for the WHOLE body. The benefits we forget about sometimes because they’re so specific. A LOT of people still think of massage as pampering, I won’t name any names but… westerners… We all know that there […]

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Sacro-Lumbar Region

As you know, working the buttock muscles with your thumbs is oh so tiring. Use of elbows in this region is definitely best. Considering the gluteal muscles are the largest in the body they hold a lot of tension and can be the source of much referred pain all throughout the body, emotions also get […]

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can cause a bruise, hemorrhage or laceration in the spinal cord. There is often concern about using bodywork under these sorts of circumstances. These damages can result in short- and long-term motor and sensory disability. You certainly want to be clear with the client and with their physician about any contraindications.
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Meditation Part 2

India has the second fastest growing economy in the world. It has it’s claim to fame being the birth place of certain technologies, to lots of bodywork modalities, and also to meditation. Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the mantra that originated in India and from the Sanskrit language. It is widely used […]

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Meditation Part 1

Preparing your mind for your sessions is something we all do differently. Some bodyworkers don’t do it at all. I am confident in saying that these bodywork sessions tend to be the ones that aren’t delivering the most healing attributes. There are many forms of meditation and I encourage each one of you to find […]

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