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Browsing Archive: August, 2010

Stop Judging Yourself

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Friday, August 20, 2010,
Stop Judging Your Beautiful Self
Massage Fits You (yes, YOU!)
Rebecca Jones
Sol Benson loathed her body. It went beyond mere embarrassment at how "fat" she was. Deeper still was the conviction that her body was unworthy of love, underserving of nurturing.

And it was that alienation from her own body that for years kept Benson, a professional dancer who has waged a lifelong battle with anorexia, from getting massage. "I stayed away because getting a massage was being good to myself," sai...

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What To Expect

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Friday, August 20, 2010,

Where Will My Massage or Bodywork Session Take Place?
Your massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort.

Must I Be Completely Undressed?
Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear. You should undress to your level of comfort. You will be properly draped...


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Benefits of Massage

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Friday, August 20, 2010,

The following is compliments of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

The Benefits Of Massage
What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:

  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
  • Ease medication dependence.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural d...


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Types of Massage and Bodywork

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Friday, August 20, 2010,

When most people think of massage, they think of Swedish or deep tissue.  They receive massage either for relaxation or for painful muscles.  What they don't know is that there are many forms of massage and bodywork.  The following is a list of a few methods or modalities of bodywork:

Swedish.  Used primarly for relaxation, this type of massage increases circulation, decreases blood pressure, promotes dextoxification of the body's lymph system, can relieve painful conditions such as fibromyalg...


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