Massage
How to Soften Summer Feet, Dry Feet, and Rough Feet
Since we’re all covered up with boots and wool socks, now is a good time to fix your feet from a summer of abuse! Age, bare feet, flip flops, and many other things cause us to sometimes have dry, rough, peeling feet. Many of us have rough feet, but there are easy fixes for those…
Read MoreThe Best Carrier Oils to Use in Massage Therapy, Part II
Here are the rest of the recommended carrier oils for massage therapy in addition to Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil: 3. Grapeseed Oil has major Essential Fatty Acids in it along with astringent properties. Its satiny afterglow is due to its thin viscosity. With a comparatively short shelf life, it is great for skin…
Read MoreThe Best Carrier Oils to Use in Massage Therapy, Part I
Carrier oils that are used in massage therapy are vegetable oils derived from the fatty portion of various plants, often from the nuts, seeds, or kernels. They are the ‘carrier’ for the essential oils also used in massage therapy. Carrier oils do not have to be infused with essential oils in order to be beneficial…
Read MoreTypes of Essential Oils Used in Massage Therapy
The type of essential oil that is used in massage therapy is very individual for each client’s needs. There are oils for relaxation, muscle pain, anxiety, and many other conditions that affect us on a regular basis. Most massage therapists use essential oils that promote wither relaxation or detoxification. Essential oils for relaxation during a…
Read MoreHow Essential Oils Used in Massage Therapy Impact the Body
While we may not use all the oils and methods described, the healing power of essential oils is indisputable. It has been documented for thousands of years. When they are used in massage therapy, they have a dual focus on the body, both through the skin and inhaled. How substances travel through the skin Many…
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Massage Therapist
Most people who opt for a career in massage therapy do so because they want a career that allows them to offer a meaningful service to people that has a hands-on approach to it. Massage therapy offers an opportunity for people to enter into a profession that allows them to express caring and concern for…
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Massage Therapist
Most people who opt for a career in massage therapy do so because they want a career that allows them to offer a meaningful service to people that has a hands-on approach to it. Massage therapy offers an opportunity for people to enter into a profession that allows them to express caring and concern for…
Read MoreHow Essential Oils Used in Massage Therapy are Obtained
An essential oil is an oil obtained from a plant or other source that has the characteristic fragrance of its source. The use of essential oils in healing has been around for thousands of years, and they are used very successfully in massage therapy as well as other healing modalities. Methods of obtaining essential oils…
Read MoreHistory of Essential Oils in Healing
Massage therapy is one of the powerful uses of essential oils for healing purposes. Aromatherapy using essential oils has been a part of healing traditions for many thousands of years. In fact, according to anthropologists, perfumery began via the burning of gums and resins as incense and smudging with plants. Smudging involves setting fire to…
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Massage Therapist
Most people who opt for a career in massage therapy do so because they want a career that allows them to offer a meaningful service to people that has a hands-on approach to it. Massage therapy offers an opportunity for people to enter into a profession that allows them to express caring and concern for…
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