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November 27, 2022

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 are available in varying thread counts and sizes,
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November 2, 2022

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, presumably, for the same purpose that an RMT might use one today.
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August 30, 2022

Lifetime of Massage Table Sheets
Using linen with an obvious stain can become a liability for massage therapy businesses. After all, a customer who has to lie on such stained material might not want to come back. In some cases, they might even be able to seek a refund for any deposit they may have given for the appointment. It's worth considering the Lifetime of Massage Table Sheets.
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August 7, 2022

How to Choose the Best Massage Table(s)
The weight capacity of a table also known as the working weight. The working weight is the total amount of weight that a table can hold easily. You can calculate this by combining the weight of your clients, along with the pressure you will put while working. This total weight is the weight capacity of your massage table.
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August 1, 2022

When to Offer Deep Tissue Massage
In many cases, deep tissue massages are applied to a specific problem, including chronic muscle pain, mobility issues, or injuries. It’s known to be useful for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and plantar fasciitis — usually giving clients a wider range of movement after treatment.
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July 26, 2022

The Bewitching Benefits of Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel can help to ease symptoms associated with skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema. Its anti-inflammatory properties can provide a skin-soothing effect for itching, pain, redness, or scarring. While its hydrating effects help to improve the skin barrier.

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July 26, 2022

The Best Way to Wash Spa Towels to Keep Them Smelling Fresh
White spa towels need to be washed on hot, separate from all darker shades of towels (which can be washed on warm). For the best results and longevity, they need to be separated from all other items of clothing. This will keep the white towels looking as pristine as possible over their years of use.
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June 16, 2022

Benefits of Using Sunflower Oil on Your Skin
Sunflower oil contains phytochemicals such as choline and phenolic acid, which studies have found to be beneficial for the heart. Sunflower oils are naturally free from trans fats, which is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease.
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May 27, 2022

Using and Applying Kinesiology Tapes: Relieving Muscle Pain
To put it simply, kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. In essence, kinesiology focuses on the musculoskeletal system - mainly the movement of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and other connective tissue. As a therapy it is used to prevent injuries and correct body movement.
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