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 usef...
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Qualities and Methods of Essential Oil Extraction in Aromatherapy
Did you know that essential oils have been used for almost 6,000 years? They are widely used in massage therapy and aromatherapy. But they also made thei...
Cold Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Researchers have shown the positive therapeutic effects of cold therapy over and over again. The pain relief can increase the client's comfort while prov...
Shirodhara: An Ayurvedic Healing Technique
The word Shirodhara combines two Sanskrit words; 'Shiro' means head, and 'Dhara' means pouring. In this treatment, warm medicated oil is slowly poured on...
Trigger Point Therapy: Know Where to Touch
A 2017 survey found that more than half of Canadians had attended at least one session with a massage therapist. This number has even increased in recent...
Fascial and Myofascial Therapy for Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
During myofascial therapy, practitioners treat the myofascia (myo means muscle fiber) - a subset of fascia. A massage therapist will target the fascia (t...
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 move...
Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not bee...
Hot and Cold Therapy - What do you use when?
What should you apply when you are injured - ice packs or a heating pad? Which one will provide relief from aches and pain? Today, we talk about these ...
Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How
What is Heat Therapy?
Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tiss...
10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep
Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night?
Are you or your client one of these individuals that struggle with sle...
What Can I Expect During Chakra Balancing? Your First Time Guide
If you’re wondering, What can I expect from massage chakra therapy, know that it is different for everyone. Depending on what you’re dealing with in your...
