Linens and Modesty - Providing Client Comfort
Massage therapy is inherently sensual. The therapist's trained hands understand the muscle groups and fascial tissue that can seize and cause pain to the...
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Aromatherapy in History and Culture
The word ‘aromatherapy’ first appears in René-Maurice Gattefossé’s book Aromatherapy: Essential Oils, Plant Hormones, in 1937. The therapy began seeing w...
Keeping Clients Cozy - Therapy in the Winter
Spa robes are designed to comfortably cover the whole body, and they are manufactured with coziness in mind. They may be made from soft, absorbent terry ...
New Spa Supplies
Most of our valued customers are Registered Massage Therapists and physiotherapists, but we also proudly serve salons and spas. These venues extend beyon...
Oils vs. Lotions for Dry Winter Skin
The question of whether to apply massage oil or massage lotion during treatment, is largely up to personal preference, both for the therapist and client....
Essential Oil Holiday Recipe Blends
Christmas is a tradition steeped in memories. Going back to childhood, we associate the holiday with the sweet scent of oranges and candied fruit. Cinnam...
Old Fashioned Gingerbread House Recipe and Instructions
Now that holiday time is upon us, and family and friends are gathering, there's time to spend on fun group projects. Building a traditional gingerbread h...
Petrissage - The Kneading Touch in Massage Therapy
Six essential motions combine to define petrissage. Wringing, kneading, knuckling, scissoring, skin rolling, and pick-up-and-squeeze are the key movement...
Choosing Pillows, Headrests, and Face Cradles for the Massage Table
Percale is a very popular fabric for pillowcases due to its high thread count. It is smooth against the skin, and washes very well. Percale pillowcases a...
Selecting: Bolsters and Wedges for your Massage Table
The term “bolster” goes back to Old English, meaning “to stuff something until it swells up.” It was also used to describe any kind of long pillow — used...
Effleurage - The Gentle Touch in Massage Therapy
To begin a massage treatment the therapist might apply effleurage to the larger muscle groups of the arms, upper back and shoulders, lower back, thighs, ...
Recycling Lotion Bottles
Whether you are a self-employed RMT or you work with others in a clinic setting, we strongly encourage you to take these very simple steps to keep you pr...
