Archive for the ‘Stress Reduction’ Category
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
There are already massage schools for animal massage, and, of course, companies offering their animal massage services to help your pet recover from injury and surgery or, of course, to get the “relaxation and stress reduction” of which all our pets are in no doubt dire need.
And these services are not just for the far-out who find over-the-top pet services on the Internet. The Ritz-Carlton of Sarasota, FL offers “The Privileged Pup” pet massage program where dogs can get an hour-long massage for only $130. (more…)
Tags: animal, health, massage, massage school, pet, spa
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Monday, January 19th, 2009
It is the beginning of a new year, which can be an energizing yet worrisome time. Like a blast of cold wind, the month of January brings to our attention the possibility of new opportunities and causes us to reflect on the goals we didn’t reach in the previous twelve months. Although the new year is seen as a clean slate, the vast array of choices we have can fill us with anxiety and leave us feeling overwhelmed and powerless to make significant long term changes. Consider using massage therapy as a tool to overcome anxiety and keep your mind, body and spirit working in harmony to achieve your goals this year. (more…)
Tags: chair massage, fitness goal, massage, new year, resolution
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Monday, December 8th, 2008
Nintendo has unveiled a unique campaign this holiday season by opening gaming ‘spas’ at several malls throughout the country. The goal is to give customers a brief respite from the mental fatigue and aching muscles caused by frenetic shopping by offering a free chair massage. (more…)
Tags: chair massage, holiday, mall, marketing, stress
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
Massage combined with aromatherapy can have a significant impact on stress, anxiety and the immune system. Several recent studies have explored whether combining aromatherapy with therapeutic massage can increase the benefits that each have been shown to provide on their own. (more…)
Tags: anxiety, aromatherapy, cortisol, emotional, health, massage, stress
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
One of the best-known benefits of massage therapy is its ability to enhance feelings of well-being and studies show promise in aiding those diagnosed with depression. (more…)
Tags: cortisol, depression, massage, pain, serotinin, stress
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Films are being produced and released at a feverish pace, offering moviegoers more choices than ever before. Although the red carpet premieres are glamorous, and the special effects are stunning, the business of movie making is an extremely stressful and demanding occupation (more…)
Tags: cast, crew, entertainment, film, massage, movie, television, tv
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Several Tennessee hospitals have begun offering therapeutic massage to women who are delivering babies within their network of facilities. (more…)
Tags: massage, neuromuscular, newborn, pregnant, prenatal, swelling, women
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
It’s common knowledge that one should get eight hours of sleep each night. A 2006 study has shown that people often underestimate the amount of sleep they are actually getting. The data shows that although the subjects stayed in bed for roughly eight hours, the amount of quality sleep they reported averaged six hours or less. At first glance, this might not seem like a serious issue, but over time, the cumulative effects of poor sleep can (more…)
Tags: sleep
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
The most common type of headache is known as the tension or stress headache. While this type of headache may be considered garden variety, its causes are not always straightforward and recurrent episodes can be difficult to treat effectively. Tension headaches are considered ‘normal’ as they are not the result of a more serious disease or condition, but their debilitating effects can seriously affect work performance and interfere with one’s lifestyle. (more…)
Tags: headache, massage, stress, tension
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