Articles

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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August 21, 2022

How to Get Smooth and Bump Free Skin: Home Waxing

You can have soft, smooth, skin at home without going to a salon. With the right products and techniques, you can have a salon-quality wax without leaving your own bathroom. So avoid the awkward small talk, crowded waiting areas, and high prices of salon waxing and get the same results at home.

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August 21, 2022

Why Buy an Oakworks Treatment Table?
Every table built in the modern manufacturing facility comes with the reliability that today’s healthcare professional demands. Oakworks offers a unique commitment to US manufacturing and environmental wellness.
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August 15, 2022

Fire in My Dryer: How to Launder Linens Safely
There's no doubt that keeping linens and towels very clean is important for massage clinic safety. Not only does it make everything safer for your clients, but it also makes the experience a lot more enjoyable for everyone. When you don't have to worry about germs or even fire hazards while doing laundry, a lot of mental space opens up that you can use to elevate your client's overall experience.
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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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August 1, 2022

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 their way into medicine, cooking, and perfumery. Historically, the most popular method of extraction...
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