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Using Essential Oils For Our Emotions

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Monday, June 19, 2017,
Most of you know a bit about aromatherapy and essential oils.  But a bit is just enough to create more questions.  You know you can use aromatherapy in a massage session, you can fill the air with the scent and use them in the massage oil.

But did you know that aromatherapy can be used to assist with our mental health?

The following article from AromaWeb.com outlines ways in which essential oils can assist in our mental well being.

Although aromatherapy should not be considered a miracle cure fo...


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The Implications of Bodywork

Posted by Jeanie Miller on Wednesday, September 1, 2010,
The Implications of Bodywork
Human Touch Has Powerful Results
Cathy Ulrich
Whether in giving or receiving, touch is as essential to human survival as is food. Infants deprived of touch, even when they are getting adequate nutrition, will fail to thrive. Elders isolated by loss of partners and friends become depressed not only because of the absence of social interaction, but also because of the simple loss of physical contact.

We calm our pets by stroking them, we greet each other with ...

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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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