Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS) Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS) is a painful and debilitating condition. There has been little if any progress in finding effective clinical treatments and suffers are left to find alternative ways of dealing with the pain, so massage therapy for plantar fasciitis is becoming increasingly popular…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannBenefits of Regular Spa Visits There are many benefits of regular spa visits – from health and wellbeing to quality of life. The good news is, there’s not just one, five or even 10 good reasons to go to a spa. There are at least 17, beginning with massage therapy, and they include: Study after…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannNot many feelings can beat those you feel just after a massage. A good quality massage leaves you feeling warm and relaxed, while at the same time rejuvenated and full of life. You may even experience one of the best nights of sleep you have ever had. On the following morning, however it can be…
3 CommentsUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannGetting a massage can be a great experience! It is important to know what will take place and how it will happen. Read below to learn what happens before a massage, during and after the massage. You will get a chance to learn more about the full process and how enjoyable it can be. So…
1 CommentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannWhile there are fundamentally two types of spa clients – those who frequent a spa several times a month, and those who enjoy the benefits of a spa experience once in a blue moon for a special occasion, the etiquette expected of spa visitors is the same for both. Whether you’re a common fixture at…
UncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannHow can massage therapy benefit you? Massage therapy has been medically proven to help with a variety of aches, pains, and even medical conditions. This is a great natural treatment for a variety of problems that can come from living a full life. There are medical and non-medical reasons to improve your health, one of…
1 CommentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannUpdated June 24th, 2022 Massage therapy provides many health benefits. It helps us to release stress and to work out the kinks. When you ask yourself, “How often should I get a massage?” you actually need to ask a couple of questions. First, how do you feel? It’s an excellent question to start with because of…
2 CommentsUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannThai massage is a style of massage developed by a physician to Buddha named Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. The style found its way to Thailand, causing its Ayurvedic techniques to become integrated with the traditions of Chinese medicine. Initially, Thai massage was practiced by monks as part of Thai medicine. Typically, Thai massage is more rigorous…
8 CommentsUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannAs a massage therapist, you thrive off the energy of making others feel good. But what happens when you find yourself physically and mentally stuck? Mind/body balance is important for those practicing within the massage and bodywork profession. As clients are looking to you for health and relaxation, it can be difficult to stay inspiring when…
1 CommentHealthy LivingBy Mark VolkmannOften first triggered after a major surgery, an infection, a physical trauma, or profound psychological stress, fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes significant musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms. For some people, the symptoms seem to come on over time with no connection to one single triggering event. The good news is, massage therapy can help;…
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