http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/bellevue-massage-therapy-blog.html Massage therapy blog about massage, bodywork, somatics, aromatherapy, exercise, and other healthy living topics. en-us massage therapy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:49:16 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:49:16 GMT bellevuemassagetherapy.com http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-therapy-business.html Grow your massage therapy business with these massage business articles about marketing, education, and more. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:42:51 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/lomi-lomi-massage.html Hawaiian lomi lomi massage is one part of traditional Native Hawaiian medicine and is first and foremost a spiritual and energetic practice. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:40:23 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/client-communication-skills.html All massage therapists need client communication skills that support building a successful massage practice. Tips for building massage communication skills. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:03:32 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/hydrotherapy.html Hydrotherapy (heat and cold therapy) basics for use at home. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:15:24 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/insomnia-relief.html Massage and self care tips for insomnia relief so you sleep better and feel better. Start with natural insomnia treatment before turning to drugs. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:37:47 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/recovering-from-surgery.html Recovering from surgery requires rest and relaxation, along with following your doctor’s instructions. You can also use self care tips to help you relax both before and after your operation. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:46:42 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-to-quit-smoking.html Using massage to quit smoking can be one part of a comprehensive stop smoking program. Other self care to quit smoking includes relaxation techniques, exercise, and drinking plenty of water. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:51:52 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/reflexology-information.html Foot reflexology and foot massage are different techniques. Reflexology information and benefits and info on reflex zones. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:12:07 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-web-site.html Build a massage web site for your massage business without knowing HTML or hiring a Web designer by using SBI! Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:59:27 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/ab-exercises.html Strengthen your abdominal muscles with ten minutes of ab exercises, and learn more about getting flat, six-pack abs. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:45:07 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/resistance-band-exercises.html Resistance band exercises are a great way to workout at home without going to the gym or investing in expensive weight equipment. Tips to get started with your resistance band workout. 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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:01:50 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/mind-body-connection.html Western medicine has come to accept the importance of the mind-body connection in health and healing. Learning to connect mind-body-spirit is an important factor in healthly living. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:39:56 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/connect-with-spirit.html When you connect with spirit and experience your truth, love, and divine nature, life can flow peacefuly, says Sonia Choquette, author of The Answer is Simple...Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:21:34 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/methods-of-extracting-essential-oils.html Methods of extracting essential oils include CO2 and SCO2, along with the traditional steam distillations, absolutes, and cold pressing. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:48:31 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/thetahealing.html The energy healing technique called ThetaHealing teaches people to use natural intuition by connecting to the Creator through thought and prayer. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:04:47 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/yoga-exercises.html Yoga exercises have a long history of helping people build strong bodies that can withstand the stress of daily living. Modified yoga exercises are a great introduction to yoga poses. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:53:58 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/chi-nei-tsang.html Chi nei tsang is an ancient Taoist practice that focuses on abdominal massage to remove energy blockages in the body. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:47:01 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/bowen-technique.html Bowen Technique involves a series of very gentle rolling moves on the body using thumbs and fingers to release stress and relieve pain. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:58:26 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/polarity-therapy.html Polarity therapy is an energy healing technique developed by Randolph Stone designed to free energy blockages to promote self-healing. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:59:20 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/trager-approach.html The Trager Approach uses gentle, non-intrusive, natural movement to release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and bring about deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:44:23 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/tui-na.html Tui Na massage is a form of Chinese massage practiced for several thousand years as part of the larger Traditional Chinese system of medicine. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:35:44 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/breema-bodywork.html The rhythmic movement sequences of Breema bodywork release tension, help improve physical health, and increase vitality by enhancing the flow of life energy. 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Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:01:00 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/psoas-muscle.html The hip flexor (located in the front of the hip) called the psoas muscle is an often over-looked factor in back and hip pain. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:40:42 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/laban-movement-analysis.html Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals are frameworks for understanding, analyzing, and describing the structure and meaning of human movement. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:18:39 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-therapy-insurance.html For professional massage therapists, massage therapy insurance is a necessary cost of doing business. Understand your massage liability insurance options to choose the best policy for you. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:50:08 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/jin-shin-jyutsu.html Jin Shin Jyutsu is an energy healing technique that some massage therapists incorporate into their practice. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:19:13 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/ashiatsu.html Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® is form of deep barefoot massage done while the practitioner holds onto bars mounted on the ceiling. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:03:35 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/asian-bodywork.html Asian Bodywork Therapy is an umbrella term for the touch-based therapies (massage) that have developed out of the theories of Chinese medicine. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:52:10 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/shiatsu-information.html A collection of shiatsu information, including forms of shiatsu, history, and shiatsu books. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:16:59 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/stretching.html Regular stretching, properly done, helps maintain a flexible and supple body. To get you started, use these basic neck, back, hip, leg, and desk stretches for flexibility. 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