Archive for June, 2010

Jun 28 2010

Crossing Over from Symptom Relief to Holistic Healing

The field of massage therapy, though sometimes thought of as mostly holistic, has strong connections to the practice of allopathic medicine. Asking questions about various aches and pains, injuries and other tangible symptoms during intake is common in being able to construct a massage therapy session tailored to an individual. The whole person is considered [...]

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Jun 28 2010

A Massage Therapist’s Guide for a Hyperextended Knee

If a client comes to a massage therapist with a hyperextended knee, there are a few things the therapist should be aware of in order to prevent injury or further instability. A hyperextended knee could be painful if left untreated – or, if treated incorrectly, could result in further injury. If left unattended, the hyperextension [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Shiatsu for Boosting Fertility

Infertility affects approximately 10 to15 percent of American couples trying to get pregnant. This includes those trying but unable to get pregnant, as well as those women who get pregnant but are unable to carry a child to term. Any number of factors can be responsible for this situation. A normal pregnancy starts with a [...]

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