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I can share a vast list of benefits of essential oils (E.O.s). Please note that before applying or diffusing E.O.s, I'll be glad to discuss a series of considerations with you. Still, once you run a checkmark list for safety to avoid problems such as allergic reactions and toxicity in pets and/or infants, the E.O.s are mostly safe and super beneficial. To give one example of the benefits, I want…
I have been providing massage services since 2008, and the results I have seen on my patients are clearly noticeable. It is also the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be effective for stress relief. Stress is prevalent in today's fast-paced world, which can negatively impact an individual's health and well-being. Massage therapy has been shown to be a means by which stress can…
I am sure some people have never experienced Post-Covid syndrome or may not even realize it, but this is real! Massage therapy and aromatherapy can help! I have been dealing with many requests for a massage, reporting that some issues happened after COVID. I could bore you with all my examples or numbers, but I’m sure you can “Google" and find information about it. To describe briefly, one research I found mentions…
About two years ago, I was taking an ultrasound class, and we were discussing the pain and inflammatory cycles. During the class, my instructor, Larry, a well-known educator, and founder of NJ Massage School asked, “Did you guys read the debunk of ice therapy?” At the time I felt ashamed I was not up to date with my readings on research and I stayed quiet but paid very close attention. So, he…
Many of my massage patients this past couple of weeks have reported some sort of pain related to arthritis. As the winter approaches, the cold weather sets in, also the aches and pains start to appear. There are over 100 types of inflammatory arthritis, and in the U.S., over 50 million people are affected. I’m a clinical certified aromatherapist, and during my clinical training, one of the first things we…
I can hardly believe that August is almost over, and last week was finally the first week I re-opened my practice since March. While New Jersey State Executive Order allowed massage therapists to open their practices back at the end of June, there was a lot of mixed information from the State, the Board, and a lot of information to digest. You may recall that I wrote a guideline summary…
In times of flu, cold, and all sorts of new viruses and outbreaks, commuting by train or bus increases the risk of getting sick. If there is anything that I can do to protect myself of getting sick, I will certainly spend the time and money. Aside from necessary hygiene such as frequently hand washing/sanitizing, as a Clinical Certified Aromatherapist, I have a handful of additional resources that I’ll be glad…
I just read this small article from the massage magazine, in the research area (I won’t bother you with the data, official citations, and how they found reduction of cortisol levels on saliva, etc), but in summary, the study was originally published in Applied Psychotherapy and Biofeedback, this particular research was done in Switzerland. The study concludes that elderly people with dementia and agitation who received hand massage reduced their…
Essential Oils (EOs) are extracted from plant parts. They have a scent and are often used in perfumes, cosmetics, room fresheners, and flavorings. What distinguishes EOs from the avalanche of products being labeled as “contain essential oils” or “aromatherapy” is that most of the time in cosmetology or mainstream products the fragrance maybe synthetic – it smells like but does not have the therapeutic properties of the EO. When you…
I was just finishing massage school at the Swedish Institute in 2008 and I remember at the time Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) in New York City was one of the few hospitals that had a full-time massage therapist on staff. As a matter of fact, the lead massage therapist from MSK came to my school on career day to speak to the students about working in the medical field instead…
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