What are Essential Oils? Essential oils have been used historically for a variety of alternative treatment methodologies, but they are also now being sold for home users in mainstream retail outlets, bringing what was usually a less common treatment option into a new light for the average person. These oils can be used both topically, ingested with direction from a professional, and for … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy and Massage
Uses of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy employs the use of natural oils to help people achieve a state of relaxation, increased energy, and other forms of natural and safe self-healing. Many of the same essential oils can be used by massage therapists topically, as well, in order to enhance their already relaxing and healing massage therapy. Aromatherapy may be used for medicinal purposes. It should … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Massage, Spa Massage, and Massage for All Ages
About Therapeutic and Spa Massage There are many techniques in therapeutic massage, spa massage, and massage for all ages. Massage is the manipulation, pressing, and rubbing of muscles and soft tissues with fingers, hands, elbows, forearms and feet. There are many health benefits to massage and about 80 different styles of massage therapy. Some massage styles use “long, smooth strokes” while … [Read more...]
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic medicine, or Ayurveda, is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). About Ayurveda Ayurveda means “life-knowledge” and Ayurvedic medicine has its origins in “traditional Hindu medicine”, but it is now considered an alternative medicine. Ayurveda began in prehistoric times. The system promotes balance and the notion that “suppressing natural urges is considered unhealthy”, which … [Read more...]
What to Expect in Couples Massage
Couples massage does not necessarily only refer to erotic massage. There are many ways that two people can achieve relaxation through massage. What is Couples Massage? In couples massage, two people receive parallel massages in the same room. This can involve two friends, two relatives, or two partners. Spas have a “couples suite” devoted to this purpose, in that it contains two massage … [Read more...]