What is Hot Stone Massage?

Hot stone massage incorporates heated stones as part of the therapy. The therapist will uses the smooth stones as either an extension of their hands or by placing them on the body. The stones are typically very smooth-surfaced basalt stones, in which the high iron content in basalt helps the stones retain heat during the … Continue reading What is Hot Stone Massage?

Make Your Next Event Special with Chair Massage!

Are you planning an event and looking for a way to make it fun and interesting? Have you thought about hiring a therapist for chair massage? It’s a simple and really popular way to make your next event special and introduce your friends, co-workers and family members to all the benefits of a massage – … Continue reading Make Your Next Event Special with Chair Massage!

How Massage Can Help Fibromyalgia?

Being a fibromyalgia or ‘fibro’ sufferer can feel miserable. There is no cure, so all you can do is learn to manage your symptoms as much as possible to try and avoid it impacting on your everyday life. This can be easier said than done. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition which affects around … Continue reading How Massage Can Help Fibromyalgia?

Learn & Grow: Yoga for Massage Therapists

Massage therapists can benefit from making yoga a part of their self care regimen. By Donna Shryer, February 22, 2016 Outside Yoga is Amazing Physician, heal thyself. From its biblical origin to today’s modern interpretation, the proverb’s essence still rings true—and a 2013 study conducted at Duke University reinforces its message. The study concludes that … Continue reading Learn & Grow: Yoga for Massage Therapists