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December 28, 2022

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. Massage oils may work a bit better after the client has washed, and the skin is still damp. It would help to seal in that moisture and produce glowing skin. But in terms of therapeutic treatment, lotions may have a more immediate effect treating skin that is already dry or inflamed.
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December 20, 2022

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. Cinnamon and spiced tea, the piney aroma of the tree itself, and of course feasts.
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December 19, 2022

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 house is a great way to involve the whole team. The end result is a tasty and decadent mixture of cookies, icing, and all the sweets to be imagined.
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December 9, 2022

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 movements. All of these techniques are therapeutic — performed with varying degrees of intensity and vigour, according to the patient’s comfort.
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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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October 18, 2022

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, and calf muscles. Once the areas are relaxed and stimulated, more focused pressure is applied to specific muscles and fascial tissue.
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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 21, 2022

How to Choose a Hand Sanitizer
Alcohol rub sanitizers kill most bacteria, fungi, and stop some viruses. Alcohol rub sanitizers containing at least 70% alcohol (mainly ethyl alcohol) kill 99.9% of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99% to 99.999% in one minute. Waterless hand sanitizer provides some advantages over hand washing with soap and water. However, washing with soap and water is more effective if organic matter (dirt, food, or other material) is visible on hands.
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