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Massage Aha!

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

Tag: Types of Massage

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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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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Muscle cramps can happen during an intense workout, like running in a marathon.

Spasms, Cramps, and Massage

A spasm or cramp is an involuntary contraction of a voluntary/skeletal muscle. Spasms and cramps are essentially the same thing, though often massage therapists and clients will describe a prolonged cramp as “being in spasm.” What Causes a Spasm or

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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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detailed diagram of the lymphatic system

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

A lymphatic drainage massage is a highly specialized style with a primary goal of moving lymph fluid through the body. The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is a vitally important piece of your body’s immune system. Fluid containing proteins, anti-bodies,

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client receiving craniosacral massage therapy

What is CranioSacral Massage?

CranioSacral massage, also known as Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST), is the gentle, subtle manipulation of the muscles and tissues surrounding the skull, spinal column, and sacrum. A CranioSacral session has a goal of normalizing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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Deepest view of the muscles of the upper back only accessible via a deep tissue massage.

What is a Deep Tissue Massage?

A vast majority of clients confuse “deep tissue” work with a massage using strong pressure. A deep tissue massage involves working with muscle groups that are less superficial, or deeper in the body than those a typical Swedish massage session

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Client receiving a zen shiatsu massage.

What is Zen Shiatsu?

What is Zen Shiatsu? Zen Shiatsu is commonly done on a mat on the floor. Zen Shiatsu, literally meaning “meditative finger pressure” in Japanese, is a massage modality based on principles and ideas derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine.  It is believed

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Simplified Thai Sen Lines

What is Thai Massage?

You can envision a Thai massage as being much like an assisted Yoga routine. I will lead you through a serious of body positions and stretches designed to provide access to the important Sen lines for massage and acupressure holds.

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