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Massage Aha!

Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB

Category: Massage Modalities

Cyclists

Sports Massage for Cyclists

Sports Massage for Cyclists requires knowledge of posture and body mechanics. I was recently booked for a sports massage for a cyclist. “J” wasn’t your normal 10 to 15 mile cyclist. He was about halfway through his cross-country bike ride

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Mobile Office Chair Massage

Mobile Office Massage in Kansas City

Outside of offering a gigantic bonus to each of your Kansas City employees, there are few ways to reward your staff better than a mobile office massage. Office Chair Massage is performed in a special chair while the client is

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Improving range of motion and conserving energy is a goal of a mobile sports massage for marathon runners.

Mobile Sports Massage

Today, I’d like to discuss why booking a mobile sports massage might be the best preparation you make for your next competition. Kansas City is full of athletes of both the professional, and amateur varieties. Whether you play in the

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Woman receiving a Swedish Massage

Benefits of a Swedish Massage

Swedish is one of the most popular styles of massage for its many benefits. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg popularized the health benefits of Swedish massage in the United States in the early 20th century. Western medical practitioners have since embraced massage

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Newborn and mother's hands

What is a Postnatal Massage?

A postnatal, or postpartum, massage can be just as important and helpful as a prenatal session. Regulation of hormones, improved sleep, and increased milk production are just a few of the benefits. How Soon After Birth Can I Get a

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A patient in a hospital bed. Medical massage is often performed in hospitals.

What is a Medical or Oncology Massage?

Medical or oncology massage is a specialized style customized for clients with chronic conditions. It is often performed in hospital rooms, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics. Who Should Get a Medical Massage? This style is especially suited for patients recovering

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Prenatal massage as part of pregnancy self care

What is a Prenatal Massage?

A prenatal massage is one that is designed specifically for a session during pregnancy. Let’s face it, pregnancy wreaks havoc on a person’s body. Hormonal changes, weight gain, and unusual pressure in the abdomen that can block blood supply to

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Trigger Points in Gluteus Minimus

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a focused area in a muscle that remains constantly contracted regardless of movement. Clients often describe this as a “knot.” They are quite painful and refer pain to other predictable parts of the body. Often a

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Foot Reflexology Chart

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is an alternative medicine practice that uses specific pressure points on the hands, feet, and ears to relieve pain and reduce anxiety. One of the most basic beliefs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that your life force energy,

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