BODY & SPA: Facelift Massage
The New Fountain of Youth
Facelift massage is a holistic alternative to Botox and plastic surgery, making it a potentially lucrative revenue stream for massage therapists and spas. Americans are increasingly demanding beauty procedures that help them retain youthful features¡ªso it¡¯s no surprise that facelift massage, which firms, lifts and contours skin while toning musculature and increasing circulation, is growing in popularity in both spas and private practices. Several established facelift-massage techniques, including Upledger¡¯s and Belav¨ª¡¯s, are described here.
by Kamala Thiagarajan
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Tender Points vs. Trigger Points
Exploring Similarities and Differences between Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain
Even though they both share muscle pain as a symptom, fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain are not the same. Here, learn how they are similar and how they differ.
by Kay Warren
News:
Massage-Law Effort Fails in California
FCA names LMT of the year
Aromatherapy on the Web
Gorilla Fund Bridges Gap
Cortiva Acquires Second Arizona School
National Certification Board Seeks New Executive Director
Touching the Future: Gentle Massage for Children
Pediatric massage is a field that has been given very little attention until now; however, it is a natural extension of working with the whole family¡ªand for massage therapists, an outstanding way to expand into a family practice.
by Shay Beider
Research Reports
Acupressure Reduces Low Back Pain;
Stanger Bath Therapy Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
RESEARCH MATTERS
Massage for Cancer Patients
Lasting Wellness with Hellerwork
Hellerwork Structural Integration is an established technique that builds upon Rolfing structural integration by incorporating movement education and a client-practitioner dialogue into its hands-on work.
by Brandi Schlossberg
ONLINE EXTRAS
Foundation Funds Chair Massage for Cancer Patients
New Study Explores Osteoarthritis
Fast-Freeze Snapshot Yields New Picture Of Nerve-Muscle Junction
Seeds of Success
Building a seated-massage practice; whether to accept tips or not
by Charlotte Versagi
Dissection Brings Professional and Personal Growth
Having taught dissection to massage therapists for a decade, the author has found that this process presents an ideal container for bodyworkers to challenge themselves on multiple levels.
by Gil Hedley, Ph.D.
Beating the Odds: How to Succeed as a Male Massage Therapist
Male massage therapists are often stereotyped as being a sexual threat, maybe gay, or not good listeners. But despite these challenges, male massage therapists can find success.
by Keith Loria
Be Well: Therapist Self-Care
Brain Power
Light Relieves Seasonal Blues
Solve Problems by Forgetting About Them
Your Turn Henrietta Butler
Music for You
The Whole Story on Whole Grains
Feng Shui For Every Day: Turn Your Home into a Wealth Magnet
PRACTICE BUILDING
How Computer Soft ware Can Save You Time and Energy While Building Your Business
Spa Massage News
On-Site at the Chopra Center
Bath Spa Reopens
Spa Treatments for Expectant Moms
Take the Day Spa Survey