Category: Massage

  It’s that time of year… the air is beginning to turn bitter cold and very dry. One way to help soothe sinuses & congestion is with Aroma Therapy oils.  Tea Tree Oil – great antibacterial & antiviral agent. It helps to open the sinuses and fight congestions. Peppermint Oils – Antiseptic & antiviral. This…

How to Get Started with a Career in Massage Therapy Do you enjoy working in a soothing, stress-reducing environment, all the while helping people reduce their anxiety and relieve physical pain the natural way? Then, a career in massage therapy might be the right choice for you. Massage Therapy is an exciting field filled with…

Realizing posture & simple stretches you can try while at your desk? Is sitting the new smoking? Let’s face it, we are addicted. Addicted to our phones, to work, even to our love of Netflix binging. Currently, we seem to be glued to our phones, tv, and computers more than ever before being sedentary for…

Hydrotherapy, a method that employs water to maintain health and fitness. It is used for rehabilitation, recovery, training and conditioning. WHY HYDROTHERAPY WORKS: Hydrotherapy uses the physical properties of water to achieve successful outcomes. Buoyancy: Creates a weightless environment that alleviates pressure on joints, supports weak muscles & improves balance deficits. Viscosity: Creates resistance Hydrostatic…

From Mayo Clinic : Healthy Lifestyle Stress Management Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports. If you’ve never tried a massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage therapy session. What…

   Massage has been in existence for over 5000 years in some shape of form depending on the area and culture. It has been used for various reasons such as sporting events and medicinal purposes. As time moved on, new methods started being not only researched but also employed. Old techniques were honed and improved…

Hydrotherapy, a method that employs water to maintain health and fitness. It is used for rehabilitation, recovery, training and conditioning. WHY HYDROTHERAPY WORKS: Hydrotherapy uses the physical properties of water to achieve successful outcomes. Buoyancy: Creates a weightless environment that alleviates pressure on joints, supports weak muscles & improves balance deficits. Viscosity: Creates resistance Hydrostatic…

Kaitlyn Behrens & Cynthia Calvillo, Massage Therapy students at our beauty school in Davenport show simple Sinus Relief techniques. Check it out & Try it out! Step 1: Starting with your dominant hand, spread lotion, oil or a cream onto your nondominant hand. Step 2: Using your thumb & pointer finger from dominant hand to…

By: Robert Campbell : LMT and Massage Therapy Instructor at our massage school in Des Moines So, let me first start with saying that when you tell most people that you perform reflexology they look at you like you are some sort of “witch doctor”. But, the truth of the matter is that reflexology or…

By: Robert Campbell : LMT and Massage Therapy Instructor at our Massage school in Des Moines. Today’s society is returning to the basic fundamental benefits of movement and a healthy lifestyle. Many people are trying to get their lives back, whether that means going on a walk with the dog or just simply getting outside…