How Many Massage Modalities Are Out There? (Massage Monday #466)
How many massage modalities do you know? In the United States, the most common massage is Swedish Massage which uses gliding strokes with lubricant. Then there is Deep Tissue that goes very slowly to release the muscles at deeper levels. Maybe you have done Hot Stone, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, Myofascial Release… and the list goes on […]
Read MoreChemical Safety (Massage Monday #465)
I often say to use organic products. I know it’s more expensive than non-organic products at that time but I am wary of eating pesticides which may costs my health more damage later. I know pesticides are used even in organic farming, but I still believe taking in less chemical is better for your health. […]
Read MoreListerine Foot Soak for Softer Feet (Massage Monday #464)
Summer is almost over and I’m noticing my clients with very hard cracked heels possibly from wearing flip flops and sandals a lot. I’m in Southern California so some people live in flip flops most of the year anyways. I usually use my finger joints to massage the heels but sometimes I just can’t because […]
Read MoreDoes Massage Help Restless Leg Syndrome? (Massage Monday #463)
A while ago, I received a request to make a video for Restless Leg Syndrome also known as RLS. I have been looking for information on what you can do to alleviate it massage wise. Restless Leg Syndrome seems to be a symptom of many possible causes such alcohol and caffeine intake, medications, pregnancy, smoking, […]
Read MoreNAIPO Shoulder Massager Review (Massage Monday #462)
Recently, a massage device maker Naipo reached out to me to review their Cordless Back Neck and Shoulder massager and I happily said yes. Let’s unbox this. Here is the adapter for the wall. You can also charge in your car which is nice. Here’s the main unit. This one is cordless and rechargeable which […]
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