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Thai massage is increasing becoming popular more people look for an alternative therapy to relief their stressful lifestyle. Developed from a form of massage originated in India more than 2,500 years ago, Thai massage incorporates yoga and massage into a session not only to relief patients from stress, also to re-align the body along its Sen lines - much associated with the Chi Channels of Chinese massage and the Nadis from the Indian method - to benefit the body as a whole.

This is an overview of what to expect befoe, during and after your first massage.

By Courtenay Madsen

A form of alternative medicine, hot stone massage combines traditional massage with heat to produce some extraordinary results.

By Phebe Durand

Horse owners can improve the quality of life for their horses, speed up recovery from injuries and illnesses and bond with their horses on a deeper level simply by learning the practice of equine massage therapy.

By Rachel Mork

A regular massage session is known to benefit the body and mind in revitalizing the energy flow of our bodies. From time to time, you may find certain parts and functions of your body requiring specific attention that may not necessary be related to muscles and joints and in this case, you may want to consider a reflexology massage to target that particular area.

By Rebecca Mikulin

Therapeutic massage therapy comes in many forms and involves the manual manipulation muscles and other tissues in the body to reduce stress, relieve pain, increase mobility, promote relaxation, eliminate toxins from the body and balance energy.

By Rachel Mork

Swedish massage is best known for its long, gliding strokes and promoting feelings of deep relaxation and tension relief.

By Rachel Mork

Thai massage is one of the three components of Traditional Thai Medicine and a flowing form of massage that incorporates a variety of healing techniques including acupressure, reflexology, hatha yoga, rocking and meditation.

By Rachel Mork

Do you love massages but can't afford to go to the spa on a regular basis? You and a partner can pamper each other at home. As long as you follow a few safety guidelines, use a lot of love and creativity, and practice on each other, you can learn to give a relaxing massage.

Reflexology massage is the practice of applying pressure to specific areas of the hands and feet believed to correspond to other parts of the body in order to relieve stress and tension and increase the flow of endorphins.

By Susan Ware

Many benefits are attributed to a soothing face massage, from reversing the aging process to clearing up acne and reducing a double chin. You can learn how to give yourself a face massage easily.

By Rachel Mork

If you know how to perform your own foot massage, you can knead the stress out of your body in no time.

By Rachel Mork

These back massage techniques will give you the effect of a Swedish back massage without the hefty spa expenses.

By Julie Knapp

Deep tissue massage takes an aggressive approach to working out tension.

By Laura Evans

If you suffer from migraines, you may feel desperate for help. Western doctors can prescribe medications to help you, but Europeans are turning to a more natural and less invasive medical practice: reflexology.

By Rachel Mork

Westerner see the benefits of Shiatsu massage in terms of how it triggers the release of endorphins, which will reduce the experience of pain, making it a popular form of massage among those seeking pain relief, stress relief,

By Rachel Mork

Shiatsu massage is a Japanese form of massage that applies concentrated pressure to specific areas of the body believed to correspond to the body?s natural energy lines, block in which are thought to cause illness.

By Rachel Mork

With so many reflexology techniques at your disposal, it may seem daunting to choose one that is best for you. Self-reflexology is a therapy that has grown in popularity during the last several years.

By Phebe Durand

If you have poor posture or are in chronic pain, you may have heard of the benefits of Rolfing massage.

By Rachel Mork

A Swedish massage and sports massage both offer relief to sore or tense muscles, but their overall objectives differ significantly. 

By Julie Knapp
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