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A career in massage therapy can be pretty lucrative
With how stressful life is right now, people are looking at new ways to de-stress and just relax their minds and their bodies. Massage therapy is the answer to many people’s need for de-stressing. This is the reason why it is one of the fastest growing industries. A career in massage therapy can be pretty lucrative. Clients, who are mostly well to do or those who have money to burn, are known to give big tips especially if you have given them great service. It is actually through tips that you can earn a lot in this kind if industry. But it can also be harrowing and stressful. In order to survive on the job, you need to have the following set of characteristics. 1. Gift of the hands Hands down, (no pun … Read entire article »
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Day spa gift certificate may be a great idea
Have you recently decided that you would like to buy a day spa gift certificate for a lady in your life? If you have, there are a number of important factors that you will first want to take into consideration. These factors, a few of which are outlined below, can help to ensure that your gift is greatly appreciated, as opposed to a burden. It is first important to examine your intended gift recipient and their likes and dislikes. While most women would love to spend a day at the spa getting pampered, there are others who would much rather being doing something else. Even if the lady in your life has never visited a spa before, do they enjoy relaxing at home surrounded by aromatherapy candles? Does she regularly ask … Read entire article »
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A boon and a bane for people who want to set up their own massage therapy clinics
Massage therapy has become a really big industry in the country. As proof of this, clinics have sprouted like mushrooms at every block and there is a lot of more coming. The booming industry is both a boon and a bane for people who want to set up their own massage therapy clinics. The good news is you have a lot of clients as massages have become a fad. On the bad side, there are already a lot of massage clinics in the block and you have to compete with them for clients. And being the new kid in the block, this may not be an easy thing. Before you get disheartened by this, remember that when you plan it right, any business can be a potential cash cow. Here are … Read entire article »
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Thai massage is a combination of other types of massage therapies
You have probably tried out massage therapy in the past. Aside from back massages and shiatsu, there is a massage therapy known as Thai massage. Thai massage was developed 2500 years ago by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. It moved to Thailand soon after where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine and this is how it got the name. What makes Thai massage different is the fact that it is more energizing and rigorous than other forms of massage. In Thai massage, the therapist will use his or her hands, knees, legs and feet to move you into a series of yoga like stretches. Aside from that, there is also muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure during the session. When you have a Thai massage, you will be told … Read entire article »
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Shiatsu is so good that you can even get one just for relaxation
Shiatsu is just one of the many types of massage therapy. In English, the word shiatsu means “finger therapy” and is considered to be a Japanese form of bodywork. Similar to acupuncture, this type of massage therapy is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine because those who practice it believe that a person does not feel well due to imbalances in the life force. To fix it, the massage therapist uses finger and palm pressure to energetic pathways known as meridians to improve the life force. Scientists have a better explanation for this by saying that shiatsu calms the overactive sympathetic nervous system. By doing so, it helps improve blood circulation, relieves stiff muscles and alleviates stress. For shiatsu to be effective, the massage therapist has to apply pressure … Read entire article »
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