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A Beneficial Regimen Receiving therapeutic massage on a regular basis has proven to be beneficial in the reduction of stress. Once a week is optimal. However, a bi-weekly or once-a-month regimen will accomplish a satisfactory level of stress reduction. The tremendous benefits derived from a program of regularly scheduled therapeutic massage sessions can easily justify [...]

Reflexology treatment therapy based in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Foot reflexology utilizes advanced techniques in acupressure, stretching and massage. vary according to point pressure on energy lines, deep or gradual, the gentle rocking movements and stretching. Herbal compresses may be used during treatment sessions: lemongrass, eucalyptus, galangal, ginger, kaffir lime, turmeric and other medicinal herbs like [...]

The history of therapeutic massage in Western civilization goes back to the roots of Western medicine in ancient Greece. Today we usually think of Western medicine as not being holistic in its philosophy and approach, but it was not always that way. In the 5th century B.C.E. in Greece, Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, [...]

A massage therapist performs techniques to control pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation in a healthcare facility. Therapists obtains the basic medical history for a client, assesses any problems or conditions, and suggests appropriate massage techniques based on current health of client. Current regulations in Wisconsin require massage therapists to complete a minimum of a [...]