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Golden Words by John Fanuzzi From the Field by Lynda Solien-Wolfe Stretching the Point by Aaron Mattes Spa Trend Watch by Nancy Griffin Multi Disciplinary Approaches to Sports Massage by Mike McGillicuddy Wellness: The Real Thing by Debra Brooks The CranioSacral Perspective by Dr. John Upledger Up Close and Professional by Arlene Alpert The Massage Adventure by Steve Capellini Fasting for Rejuvination by Dr. John Carp From the Chair by Ralph Stevens Thoughts and Insights on Spa Equipment by Richard Eidson |
 What You Always Wanted to Know About Thalasso: By Susan Yunker Sea air and seawater, rich in negative ions and minerals, play an important part in Thalasso therapy. Click for Full Article 
Stone Therapy: A Discussion
of Current Trends and Findings
by Jill Dew This is the first of a four-part series about what practitioners, leaders in the industry and clients know about stones. Click for Full Article |
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Marble Stones: Luminous, Sensual and Healing."
Part 2 by Jill Pingree Dew The second of our series of four articles on stone massage explains why marble is the medium of choice to deliver cooling temperatures to the body. Click for Full Article |
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 Paraffin
And Its Many Uses by Elizabeth Myron Paraffin therapy has been used for centuries to reduce pain and stiffness. Currently, it has been shown to be helpful in treating fibromyalgia. Click for Full Article |
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 Putting
the Right Foot Forwardby Randy Dotinga All over the country, massage therapists are stepping into the future by embracing the past, using ancient foot pressure methods to thrill their clients and keep the agony of wrist and thumb injuries at bay. Click for Full Article |
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NYCOEM Command Center Massage
Efforts
by Monique Frost, CMT First and foremost along with people all over the world, I will never forget the process of events September 11th. Click for Full Article |
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Massage Therapist's Perspective on Geriatric Massage by Leo J. Kelly I thoroughly enjoy my work as a massage therapist and I especially enjoy my work with the elderly. Click for Full Article |
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 Lymph
Drainage Therapy and Its Integration in a Massage Therapy Practice
by Dr. Bruno Chikly Lymphatic drainage techniques are among the most scientifically documented, gentle and efficient hands-on therapeutic tools practiced today. They are widely utilized in hospitals and clinics across Europe and are reimbursed by Medicare in Florida for lymphedema. Because the acquired touch of Lymph Drainage Therapy is very respectful and nonstimulating, it can be used by massage therapists to effectively ease numerous breast conditions, as well as the controversies concerning massage therapists and breast care. Click for Full Article |
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 What
is Watsu®by Claudette C. Laroche "I loved being in the water. Receiving was wonderful for the sheer comfort and light, floating feeling that all is well in the world; as well as connecting the mind to the body in how the movements should be feeling as each one is carried out." Click for Full Article |
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 Carpal
Tunnel and Nerve Entrapment Syndromesby Don McCann "Massage therapists, I hope by this time you are one of the few who have developed an expertise to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other nerve entrapment syndromes common to the arm. This is one of the great opportunities for massage therapy to take its rightful place in the healthcare delivery system as a first line intervention." Click for Full Article |
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