I started studying and experimenting with alternative medicine, different massage techniques, and alternative therapies after graduating. I also love travelling and writing, so I found a way to combine all my loves - blogging!
If you have never had a massage before, maybe it’s time to consider one. Massages offer a wide range of health benefits and pain relief. Having different muscles massaged will really make you feel a whole lot better, it’s hard to ignore that. Massage is known to treat a wide range of physical problems. Such […]
Most people go to a commercial place for a massage. Such as a health club, spa, wellness center, or a specific massage clinic. It’s also becoming more common for people to be referred to a hospital, medical center, or rehabilitation center. There are plenty of locations that carry out massage therapy. You pretty much know […]
Trigger point therapy is becoming more popular as more people become aware of its benefits. It’s an alternative form of therapy that focuses on trigger points on the body. These trigger points are located in the skeletal muscles and produce pain when compressed. In some cases, they can develop as a result of trauma or […]
Pregnancy massages are massage techniques specifically designed for pregnant women. There are quite a few differences to normal massage, and some considerations to make when a person is pregnant. Pregnancy massage is also called ‘Pre-natal’ massage. It’s not uncommon, you may have even been referred by your doctor. But it’s strongly advised you are clued up […]
Shiatsu comes from a Japanese style, or form of bodywork. The word ‘Shiatsu’ itself literally means ‘finger pressure’, which is why the techniques are sometimes referred to as finger pressure techniques. Much like acupuncture, shiatsu leans on the holistic spectrum of techniques. In particular the Chinese traditional medicine, where belief in a person’s Qi is […]
Lomi Lomi massage techniques are believed to have originated in the Hawaiian islands. It’s a style of full body massage that is different from all other types and has some interesting aspects that separate it from the traditional massage techniques. If you are receiving a Lomi Lomi massage, the first thing you will notice is […]
With busy fast paced lives, it’s a welcome luxury to be able to relax and recharge the batteries in one’s own massage chair. Massage chairs provide relief from body aches and pains. They provide a lot of the health benefits associated with a real massage. They are very easy to use, and you don’t even […]
Massage therapy can be traced back more than 4,000 years. There are writings and teaching documented about this process, and much has stayed true to the origins today. Of course, the techniques have been refined and changed over the years. But it’s amazing how the core principles have held up. Although there is a wealth […]
Swedish massage is probably the most well known, and most popular type of massage in the Western world. But what is a Swedish massage and why do I think you should experience one? Because it’s incredibly relaxing and has great all-around health benefits. Both mentally and physically. If you’re looking for a massage to deal […]
Back pain can be very unpredictable. It can hit you when you’re lifting something heavy. Or just as you’re walking down the street. It doesn’t matter how, why, or when it started. If you suffer from back pain you are likely experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort. If you are experiencing any kind of […]
