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Aromatherapy in massage

In many massages massage oils are used. The oil makes the massage more fluid and reduces the friction against the skin so the work on the muscles becomes deeper and better. The massage oil also nourishes and moisten the skin. Massage oils often use aromatherapy. The essential oils not only serves to help relax sore … Continue reading »

Massage relieves burnt-out

A recent study shows that burnt-out causes muscular and skeletal pains. It has long been established that massage helps decrease muscular pains and tensions and eases soreness. This has been known by athletes for many years creating the branch of massage called Sports Massage. It is already well established that stress can cause depressions and … Continue reading »

Starting the massage

The initial contact serves several purposes. First it makes the receiver familiar with the giver’s hands and energy. It prepares the body for the massage and communicates that it is time for treatment and enjoyment. For the giver it serves another purpose as well. During the initial contact the masseuse gets a sense of what … Continue reading »

Massage and communication

Touch is such a basic and fundamental form of communication that we have been born with the understanding of its importance, not to mention with a deep need and desire to be touched. Mothers hold and caress their babies in order to soothe them and form close bonds. We unconsciously rub sore points to ease … Continue reading »

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