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DIY Easy Full Body-Massage Guidelines
DIY Easy Full Body-Massage Guidelines Have you ever had a long day where some or all of your body hurt or was sore? Here is a step by step guide to a do-it-yourself full body massage routine. Use these tips and steps one at a time or all in one session to feel the benefits of a relaxing full body massage at home, or anywhere you need a little pick me up. Head or Scalp Massage You can easily feel refreshed and relaxed by massaging your scalp at any given time and place. All you need to do is to place the heel of your palms on both sides of your temples then push the scalp up, hold for a few seconds, and release. Do this by section until you have done your...
Read MoreSports Massage: Being active and staying active
Sports Massage: Being active and staying active If you have ever been a spectator or participated in any of our numerous athletic activities here in Bend, Oregon, then you will know and can attest that we take our sports and athletics seriously. How do the athletes stay in top performance while reducing the chance for injury? Two words: Sports Massage. Sports Massage Bend OR entails having the experience and knowledge necessary to effectively treat the athlete or participant. Whereas the techniques used in sports massage are not unique, the application of specific techniques used at specific times are. As well as the knowledge of specific techniques depending on the...
Read MoreThe Art of Deep Tissue Massage
The Art of Deep Tissue Massage When you think of deep tissue massage, what comes to mind? Elbows? Pain? Maybe a little bit of both? If that is you, you are not alone. Most people associate Deep Tissue Massage Bend OR with deep pressure and pain. While the pressure usually is deeper than during a Swedish massage, it doesn’t have to be. The goal of Deep Tissue Massage Bend OR is to penetrate to deeper layers of the muscles in order to therapeutically release stuck tissues and fascia at a deeper layer. Although Morgin does give good pressure, her motto is, “ I only give as deep pressure as necessary to get the desired therapeutic results on the deeper layers of...
Read MoreDo you have people in your life that are next to impossible to buy for this time of year? Massage gift card!
Do you have people in your life that are next to impossible to buy for this time of year? I am here to tell you that a massage gift card is the perfect gift for everybody. The benefits of massage are numerable to can affect every single person you know. Massage not only benefits the person who receives the massage, but everyone they have contact with. Why? How? Massage benefits include: Boosts immune systemIncreased sense of well beingDecrease stress and stress hormonesImproves skin condition (great this time of year!)Promotes hormonal balance and production for calming and nurturingFacilitates body awareness Can you name one person, just one, that couldn’t gain from...
Read MoreInfant Massage Benefits: Baby, Parents, Society
Infant Massage Benefits: Baby, Parents, Society “It is not a therapy that you do to your baby; it is a deep communicative art that you do withyour baby” –Vimala McClure Massage seems like a natural part of interacting with your baby. Something that cultures and traditions have been doing for thousands of years. But have you really ever delved into what the benefits are of that nurturing quality time that you are spending with your little one? The list is long, but well worth reading the benefits that are provided to your infant as well as yourself, family, society and the impact it has on the world. Let’s start with the most important person, your baby. What...
Read MoreWhat is Massage Therapy?
What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain, and promote overall health and wellness. At Northwestern, you are not simply going to a massage school – you are studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy. Types of massage therapy While there are several types of massage, two fundamental...
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