A reflexologist is a specialist that works with reflex points in the feet, hands, and ears. People believe that there are certain pressure points that correspond to certain body parts. Applying pressure to these points you can make a global or local effect on our body types. The Reflexology Association…

In this article, we want to discuss what you need to become a successful massage therapist. You need to know that there are numerous factors that may influence your career. We are going to discuss reasons to enter this career, aspects related to training program choice, and other important issues….

Physical therapists and massage therapists provide services for people who rehabilitate after some injuries or illnesses. They may even use the same office spaces and referrals however, there are lots of differences between those specialists. Physical Therapy Training and Practice Physical therapy is more related to medical models and aspects….

Holistic health practitioners aim to promote wellness so they work on the whole body. While the term ‘holistic’ describes something that is beyond individual symptoms, practitioners offer services that aim to treat symptoms as well. You need to know that holistic practices are closely related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)….

First of all, it should be mentioned that massage therapy gains more respect in the healthcare sphere. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, it is more likely that massage therapy will be reimbursed by healthcare insurance. Different healthcare policies provide various deals but you need to meet some requirements….

Massage therapy develops and becomes more popular as a profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry can expect more than average growth in the nearest future. US News & World Report claims that a massage therapist is a career that offers average mobility and more than average…

Rolfing or ‘Structural integration’ term was used for the first time by Dr. Ida P. Rolf who used it to describe her form of bodywork. At the same time, clients preferred to call it ‘rolfing’. Both of these terms are used to describe the type of massage/bodywork vernacular. In fact,…

Medical massage therapy aims to provide help and relief for patients who suffer from various medical conditions. It is often defined as a type of massage that is used when required treatment for conditions that were diagnosed by medical professionals. Licensed medical massage therapists use referrals provided by physicians to…

Most people think that athletes are superhumans however the truth is that they are really vulnerable as they can easily get injured. Moreover, they tend to get the same injures constantly as they use the same groups of muscles all the time. That’s why they need some really good sports…