Category Archives: Medical/Healthcare Massage

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8 Tips for Managing Herniated Disk Pain

Along with other pain management techniques, can massage therapy really help alleviate pain from herniated disks? Continue reading

Massage Aids Fertility Treatment

Massage Therapy Aids Fertility Treatment

Fertility clinics are starting to include massage therapy in their practices, because its inclusion increases the likelihood of conception. Continue reading

An Introduction to Cupping for Massage Therapists

One of the lesser known techniques used by massage therapists familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is cupping, an ancient and effective modality used to release adhesions and help remove toxins from the body. Learn more about the history of … Continue reading

The Benefits of Infant Massage

This is a parent tradition that spans across generations within many ancient cultures. It has been re-discovered and adapted to the western world. In my research on this topic, I found more information than I realized was available. As Massage … Continue reading

Study Finds Value in Massage Therapy Culture

A new study released in August has found value in not only Massage Therapy but also in the culture of the Massage Therapy world. The objective of the study,  “to explore the attributes of the therapy encounter valued by repeat … Continue reading