Massage Basics

Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels, and organs of the gastrointestinal system to achieve a beneficial response. Massage Therapy is performed primarily by a professional Massage Therapist but is often used as a form of therapy by other Healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physical Therapists.

The types of massage I offer aid the processes of injury healing, relief of psychological stress, for pain management pain, and for the improvement of circulation. Explanation of the types of massage I am qualified to offer are listed in the Profile and Credentials section below.

In my practice I want you to be comfortable, therefore I have several treatment options available that involve lying on a massage table, sitting upright in a massage chair, or lying on a pad on the floor.

Communication

Good communication is essential to effective massage. Before we begin we will discuss the type of treatment expected: intention of the massage, areas to be massaged and to be avoided in full body massage, the amount of pressure that is comfortable, preferred techniques and how they will affect your body and overall wellbeing. Your first visit will include discussion of your medical history and current physical condition.


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An Energyworker and Spiritual Teacher, Joanie offers Private and Distance Energywork Sessions. She facilitates Energy Workshops, regular Attunement Circles (1st Sundays) and Meditation & Mindfulness Evenings (3rd Wednesdays), and 1-day retreats (Deepening Our Connection with Energy and Source, October 27, 2007).

An Attunement Practitioner and a Vibrational Healing Practitioner in private practice, Joanie works intuitively offering others help and support in working through emotional and psychological blocks, reconnecting with spirit, and rediscovering meaningfulness and purpose in their lives. She enhances her work with other studies, such as Reiki, Lightwork, The Course in Miracles, meditation, chanting, yoga, and more.


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Torf Moor mud (also known as Balneo peat), is used daily by European medical doctors to restore people's health. This moor mud health spa therapy works from the inside while most therapies only alleviate surface symptoms. Tight sore muscles, joint stiffness and eczema are not surface problems. In order to effectively treat these conditions, the therapy must be penetrating, consistent and full body. A moor mud does this. The benefits from one moor mud bath last for days and may resolve the condition. An increase in flexibility is typically seen after the first treatment.

The natural acids and nutrients in peat are the driving force behind its healing abilities. As one aspect of peat opens the skin pores allowing nutrients in and acids out, another aspect actively draws out lactic acid and metabolic wastes from tissues. Humic substances, abundant in moor mud, are very effective chelators - they bind with toxins such as heavy metals and remove them from the body for effective detox.

After just one treatment, your muscle aches, joint stiffness and skin health may be markedly improved. No drugs. No ointments.

Thanks to its effectiveness, Torf Moor Mud (BALNEO-Peat) has become increasingly popular with spas, and naturopathic practitioners in North America and recently with many Pittsbourgh Steelers players to quickly recover after a game.

Saprox is Torf's natural antifungal clay. Rich in sulphur it helps to treat many types of skin disorders. Toenail fungus, Tinea Versicolor, Psoriasis, Ringworm, persitant foot odor, insect bites ...

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"Torf Balneo-peat is our treatment of choice for Moor Therapy at Clifton Springs Hospital"

Dr. Les Moore,ND - Director, Integrative Medicine,Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY

"My partner and I massage professional athletes and using Torf Single-foment moor mud detox pack and a matching hydrocollator pack has proved invaluable during their football season. We were able to relieve aches and pains due to the high level of stress put on their bodies at game time, we were able to work the tissue and muscles deeper due to the heat and detoxification of the packs and they experienced less injuries from their tissue becoming healthier."

Angela Baney, PT, CMT - owner of Centre Ave. Massage & Spa, Pittsburgh, PA


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At A Healing Touch we strive to have the highest ethical standard to provide a stress free environment where our clientele receive a respectful, professional massage that integrates the body, the heart, and the mind to promote health and wellness. We offer traditional Swedish massage with other modalities (i.e. Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, MFR as needed) along with Spa Treatments, Hot Stones Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki and other energy work.
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The World Health Organization recognizes
45 medical condtions that would benefit from Acupuncture. Call today to find out if Acupuncture is right for you.

Chair Massage, corporate chair massage, Massage therapy specialists.Mobile Chair Massage Therapists, Specialists- Mobile- Corporate on-site Chair massage in Maryland, Washington, DC., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania We Travel to you on short notice. Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC 410-925-3713

Stress Management Through Relaxation,Business to Business (B2B).Call centers, Sales, meetings & conference planners. Public relations. Human resources. Key employee retention benefits & incentives.

Corporate & Convention Booth We draw prospects to your booth, exhibit and hospitality suite. Your booth will be known as "Where they're giving the free massages".Chair massage for individuals, receptions, special events,grand openings, Bridal showers, parties.Etc.


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Acne is a skin condition which clogs pores and causes blackheads and whiteheads, inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules).Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Acne is common for most teenagers however, adults in their 20's - 40's, or even older, can develop acne. Acne can be caused by an internal imbalance due to diet, stress or hormonal changes especially during a woman's monthly cycle. Acne Clear releases active oxygen to eliminate acne-causing bacteria deep within the pores. Acne Clear controls the oil build-up and bacteria to keep the skin looking healthy. It also known to oxygenate the face. Acne Clear awakens the confidence and inner vital forces necessary for healing on all levels; physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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We and our highly trained therapists empower and support YOUR path to wholeness and health!

*Medical Intuitive Readings that get to the Root Cause of why you are ill, or as a means of prevention;

*Trauma Release Modalities for bone, muscle, nerve, organ issues. Year of pain gone in just a few sessions, or even just minutes.

*Emotional Release Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Sound and Light Therapy, and Hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety, overwhelm, loss, resentment, and more.

*The Rings of Oden for the release of X-Ray, MRI, chemo, EMF's, antibiotics, vaccine and other drug residues, environmental pollutants, petroleum, plastics, and more.

* Nutritional Testing and Consultation using Meridian Stress Assessment Technology to evaluate cardiovascular, endocrine, digestion, liver-gallbladder, lymph and other systems. Customized plan according to your needs.

*Cranio-Sacral, Visceral and Breathwork modalities

*Deep Tissue and Neuro Muscular Massage Therapy, Spa and Hydro-Therapy Services

*The Energy of Life Tools and Products for Self-Healing and Healthcare Providers, Aromatherapy, Workshops, CD's, and much more.
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Spiritual healer/clairvoyant who uses various modalities including past life regression, chakra balancing, Akashic records and meditation in healing the spirit and calming the mind. With the use of high frequency essential oils, stones, reiki energy, healing masters and music, my sessions are customized for the individual and their needs and include energy and bodywork. Maintenance kits are available with energy and bodywork consultations. Customized jewelry and amulets are also available to assist you in achieving your goals. The classes and workshops I teach provide spiritual tools to help people empower themselves and unlock their own potential, helping them harmonize their spirit, mind and body with the universe and the God of their hearts.
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Dr. Alvin Stein has been a board certified orthopedic surgeon for over 30 years and has done all types of orthopedic surgery. That form of treatment has often left patients less than fully cured and often in chronic pain.

By using the techniques of neural therapy and prolotherapy, combined with detoxification and nutritional supplementation, he has been able to significantly reduce patients' pain and disability safely without further surgery and free of narcotics and other dangerous medications.

Natural healing is possible with the proper treatment plan and knowledgeable guidance, which is available at Dr. Stein's office.


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I combine backwalking and thai-style yoga stretching with deep tissue and swedish massage, using my formal training, intuition, curiosity and love of play. I am currently in graduate school for counseling psychology, and have also recently completed a 4-year training program at the Washington Institute for Body Psychotherapy. I am currently focusing on personal growth, somatic reeducation and coaching, and emotional release work in my process bodywork sessions. I will open my practice to body psychotherapy clients as I finish graduate school.

Is Your HEALTH IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Do you want a UNIQUE, EFFECTIVE SOLUTION to complex pathologies?

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WITH ENERGY AND VITALITY?

Our bodies act as a vehicle for us to move through life. Don't you think it's important to know a little about how your body works, and what you can do to maintain and service it?

Your Body is naturally designed to heal itself. When all parts of the body are in proper communication and synchronization, healing happens naturally. Due to the stressors of daily life, these lines of communication can become compromised resulting in disease, injury and pain.

The BodyTalk System is designed to teach people how to effectively restore, promote communication and synchronization in the body and mind. Together they initiate the natural healing and repair of all aspects of the body.

BodyTalk can be learned and used by anyone as a tool to promote healing for themselves or others.

Knowledge is empowerment, and in stressful situations, (be it illness or economic times), wouldn't you like to have the tools and knowledge to help yourself?

BodyTalk can be learned by heath practitioners and integrated seamlessly into any other health modalities.

MindScape, a course that enabled The BodyTalk System techniques to come to life, teaches one how to rewire the brain. Neurons are brain cells, and we have approximately 100 billion in our brain. Each one of those cells is capable of over 100,000 connections for communication, which means that our brain has the ability to make over 60 billion connections!

Astonishingly, we only use a fraction of what we are capable of using. The average person uses only 5% of their brain because they haven't been trained to do otherwise.

Wouldn't you like to expand how much of your brain you use?

Wouldn't you like to expand your memory bank?

Wouldn't you like your decisions to be made more easily?

Thousands of people just like you have taken this training & changed their lives...

Wouldn't you like to be next?

Classes are taught by Andrea Carter across Canada, should the one you'd like to attend be full please look at http://ww.understandhealing.com/?page_id=40 for other options, or contact her directly to set up a private course, andreacarter@me.com
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I offer Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Therapeutic Massage in a natural healthcare clinic environment. Drawing on various techniques and styles of training, clients receive massage therapy tailored to the individual's needs and desires, from general relaxation to specific focus work. Located in Beaumont Health Care Clinic.


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I channel information during distance Reiki sessions and relay information from angels, guides and loved ones to the client. Systemic diseases, chronic illnesses and injuries can respond well to Reiki.

Reiki is LOVE.

Relaxing, effective relief in clean, calm professional environment.
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1. Relaxation Massage: A very soothing rhythmic light to medium touch overall massage. Experience the healing power of touch. This sedates the nervous system and allows you to take a break from the stress of daily life. If you are looking to totally relax, let go and drift off into a state of bliss, then this just might be what you are looking for.

2. Tension Release Massage: A medium to firm pressure overall massage designed to release tension and relieve sore achy muscles. More attention will go to the specific areas that need it most. A very popular choice.

3. Deep Tissue Massage: A very deep / firm pressure muscle specific massage. A therapeutic massage designed to target problem areas and get out all the knots. Not only the superficial muscles, but deeper muscles that you may not even be aware of will be addressed. This massage will help you to release unhealthy patterns and pain from your body.

4. Tantric Massage: The Tantric massage will make you feel as if you are in a trance, where physical boundaries dissolve, time disappears, worries and problems no longer seem important, or are forgotten altogether. According to Tantric ideals, your entire body will be massaged. In this very loving ceremony you will be completely nurtured and pampered in the arms of your goddess, giving you a feeling of comfort and sense of well-being.


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Emu oil for skin care, dietary supplements, Inner relief Plus for arthritis, contains essential fatty acids, Emu oil aids in the relief of muscle and joint pain, massage and more. Natural soaps with emu oil and goats milk.
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I am a usui and a karuna reiki master teacher. I also do chakra cleansing and chakra balancing. my specialty is distance healing. please email me or call for more information. I am also a graduate of the school of energy . also registered with the international reiki association . I have been doing energy work for about 7 years now. I also volunteer at open doors every week for the free healing night that they have.

Thank You
Ann Valiante
Cell phone 774-259-7392

E-R.Y.T. (experienced registered yoga teacher) certified with "Yoga Alliance". We have a 200 hour Yoga Certification course sanctioned by Yoga Alliance. I offer the following classes: Back Care with Yoga, Yogalates, Ball Exercises w/Dumbbells. A major depression was resolved by practicing Hatha Yoga which led me on this path to becoming a teacher. I will be forever grateful to Yoga for its therapeutics benefits. I am privileged to share this information.
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