Free Essays on Massage Therapy

  1. Massage Therapy

    Massage Therapy Recently, the practice of massage therapy has grown remarkably in the United States. It has become more widely accepted as a medical practice by doctors as well as the general public. We massage ourselves nearly everyday without even knowing it. The natural reaction to reach out...

  2. Lymphatic Massage

    understand that massage is relaxing and feels great. However, most people are not aware of the health benefits provided by massage therapy. Consumers have long suspected that massage helps promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. As research demonstrates the effectiveness of massage therapy, more consumers...

  3. Customer Behavier and Satisfaction of Thai Massage : Case Study Abhaibhubej Hospital

    1.1 Statement of problem The history of Thai massage can be traced back to the Buddhist era in India. Guru, Cheewakomalapaj was both a personal physician and masseuse to Lord Buddha. This knowledge was handed down to him by Smitthi the Hermit, massage guru. Buddhism then flourished and entered China...

  4. physical therapy

    Physical Therapy Physical therapy is a fun and exciting healthcare profession that helps people. It is all about helping other people who have problems with their body, muscles, joints and other parts of their body. Patients includes accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such...

  5. Teaching - Essay

    service being the first point of contact for employers, clients and professional agencies. I have taught massage and therapy at an evening class and since then I have been providing therapy( body massage and reflexology ) to clients at their own homes. KEY SKILLS • Excellent communication skills ...

  6. Profile

    cancer treatment include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and stem cell transplant. Surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon removes cancer from your body (Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015). Radiation Therapy uses high doses of radiation to kill localized...

  7. Reflective Summary Relating to a Therapeutic Interaction

    Reflective Summary Relating to a Therapeutic Interaction Introduction This summary provides an example of how massage therapy was used as part of on-going care with a patient in a neurological rehabilitation ward and how it contributed to verbal communication. In accordance with the Nursing and...

  8. MY travel plan

    touch is one that is very dear to my heart. I worked in the field of massage therapy for over 15 years: as a practitioner with my own client base and also as the owner of a State Approved Massage School. I taught massage therapy for I0 years and witnessed first-hand the relaxing, satisfying and gentle...

  9. BUS 302 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

    2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees. In addition to your textbook, review the following articles...

  10. Rent

    BARTERING Michaelia Michaelia55@aol.com SKILLS I CAN OFFER: Math Tutoring and SAT Preperation ,Computer teacher, (credentialed )Massage , Psycholgical Counseling , Working with sound for healing and maintaining health, Calligraphy Math Tutoring and SAT Preperation –credentialed Math teacher...

  11. The Crucible

    Austin Palmer Mrs. Hoerner/Period 1 Senior Portfolio 10 November 2008 Physical Therapy “Nature of the Work.” Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 November 2008. Bls.gov. 12 Nov.2008 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm The author of this article states what the basic responsibilities of a physical therapist...

  12. Hot/Cold Plunge

    have been used to accelerate the recovery process (Calder, 1996). There has been an increase in the use of modalities such as massage, floatation, hyperbaric oxygenation therapy and acupuncture with little scientific evaluation of its use and effectiveness for exercise recovery. Alternating hot–cold...

  13. pain

    give the best care for mother during delivery. There are lots of methods to manage this pain non-pharmacological, for example: relaxation technique, massage, warm water or position. In the other hand, there are many medications which can reduce labor pain such as: pethadine (Madden et al 2013). Evidence...

  14. Understanding Stress and Its Symptoms

    place, breath, block outside thoughts. C. Massage therapy has been scientifically proven to be a stress relaxing Treatment. 1. Massage aided in reducing heart rate, muscle tension, fatigue, anxiety- All of which are symptoms of stress. 2. Professional massage is not necessary since it is mostly human...

  15. Autobio1

    I decided to travel and take a break from the working in the corporate world. I went to massage therapy school here in Mays Landing, New Jersey and proceeded to Kailua Kona, Hawaii, where I worked as a massage therapist and bartended. Its an amazing island and where I learned to surf. I miss it. Since...

  16. Marking Plan

    Stone Deep Tissue-Feel muscle-melting bliss as both Warm Stones and Deep Tissue massage strokes are combined together to remove stress and tension from your body. Jade Stone Massage-Our hands-on Swedish-Deep combo massage incorporates hot and cool stones that are massaged into your body. Heat helps to...

  17. Plantar Fasciitis

    recommendations in helping him to treat this condition. One of those recommendations was massage therapy, so about one month later is when he decided to make an appointment in the clinic, to see if massage therapy in fact was the answer to helping him recover from this condition. As referenced from...

  18. Fjyghj Nm

    Softening of debris inside pores for better removal Step 4: Massage many different techniques can be used in message, depending on the preference of the practitioner and the needs of the patient. Beauticians sometimes use electronic massage aids and machines like G5. This has a rubber “brush” which vibrates...

  19. BUS 302 Week 4 Assignment 1 - Innovation from Google’s Free Food Strategy

    2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees. In addition to your textbook, review the following articles...

  20. BUS 302 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

    2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees. In addition to your textbook, review the following articles and...

  21. Yugen

    wide variety patients including young adults. While it is easy to have a doctor prescribe you a pill in exchange for side effects and a wallet, CAM therapies have allowed a modality of treatments. Treats such as Medicinal Cannabis, Meditation and Yoga, Nutritional Diet, and Acupuncture. It is no...

  22. Miss Naylor

    first practiced by the North Americans, Indians, Chinese and Egyptians. Dr Fitzgerald in 1913 started offering a similar therapy to reflexology, it was later termed zone therapy by Dr Edwin Bowers, this used ten zones where pressure was applied to certain areas which could produce an anaesthetic...

  23. BUS 302 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

    2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees. In addition to your textbook, review the following articles and...

  24. Health Care Ethics

    treatment, and massage therapy (Spiegel, Stroud, & Fyfe, 1998). In 2007, the National Health Interview Survey, an annual in-person survey of Americans regarding their health and illness related experiences, reported that nonvitamin and nonmineral natural products are the most commonly used CAM therapy among...

  25. La Beau

    +manicure Foot Paraffin +pedicure Threading Eyebrow Upper Lip SPA Sauna (30mins) LaBeau Signature Massage (1hr) Swedish Massage (1hr) A classic whole body massage that uses long, flowing strokes specifically designed to relax muscles and improve blood circulation. Traditional Hilot...

  26. Free

    other grew over time and her baby realizes she can count on her. Some suggested tips were given in the article to help you get connected. The skin therapy, which means holding a baby only in a diaper next to your bare breast, known as (kangaroo care), will boost the bond between mothers and their babies...

  27. Journey to a Physician Therapist

    moment, the career I wish to pursue is athletic physical therapy, because it part of my intuition and something I would seem enjoy. Therefore, I believe it will benefit me for everything I have to offer. I choose to study athletic physical therapy, because I understand what it is like to be injured or...

  28. heathcare

    ˈs3ːdʒərɪ/ or conventional medications. Some alternative therapies are supported by scientific evidence. ˈevɪdəns/ . But for many there are still questions that need to be addressed by scientific studies. This doesn’t means these therapies don’t work, it just means that experts haven’t studied them...

  29. Chapter 23 Nursing Care of the Woman and Family Experiencing Postpartum Complications

    VS may not change immediately Clinical Signs ← Fundus that is soft, “boggy”, or difficult to locate ← Uterus does not remain firm when massage is stopped ← Fundus located above the expected level or displaced from the midline ← Excessive lochia (bright red) ← Excessive clots ...

  30. Introduction to Counselling Psychology

    counselling. But McLeod (2003) argues that counselling is far much more than just talking, it has been transformed throughout the years into 'schools' of therapy. These schools adopted forms of approaches to help people who need guidance, clarity and problem solving. McLeod (2003) points out that there are...

  31. Massage Critique

    Patricia. (2006). Changes in Blood Pressure After Various Forms of Therapeutic Massage: A Preliminary Study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 12(1); 65-70. The article differentiated the possible massages that contribute to changes in blood pressure. The authors compared 150 subjects...

  32. Marketing Plan for Icy Thai Massage Centre (Itmc)

    I. Executive Summary Icy Thai Massage Centre (ITMC) will be the leading Thai massage service in leisure and recreation industry in Danang City in Vietnam. ITMC offers a range of Thai massage styles including traditional Thai massage, Thai table stretching and Thai herbal poultice treatment. These...

  33. BUS 302 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

    2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees.   In addition to your textbook, review the following articles...

  34. Synergy

    “discretionary income,” but not wealthy, will find an elite spa very appealing, as well. Several dedicated yoga facilities exist in the metro area, as well as massage establishments, Fitness training facilities and nutritional outlets; however, none offer the complete range of services our spa offers. By offering...

  35. Registered Nursse

    of care contribute to existing plan. These plans can include all kinds of activities such as maintaining and discontinuing intravenous lines fluid, therapy and treatment. Registered nurses can specialize in many areas of patient care. There are four ways they can specialize. As a RN you can choose a particular...

  36. Global And China Massage Insoles Industry 2014 Market Analysis Survey Research Growth and Forecast Report

    trends and competitive landscape of the market. A comparison between the international and Chinese situation is also offered. Global and China Massage Insoles Industry Research Report 2014 also focuses on development policies and plans for the industry as well as a consideration of a cost structure...

  37. Arvc

    passed down through generations by a carrier. 6. Treatment of disease: ARVC is a very progressive disease but there are many treatments and therapies that can improve a patient’s morbidity. * Medications: Beta-Blockers can not cure ARVC but helps relieve symptoms and reduces the chance...

  38. child abuse and neglect

    facility has four individual therapy sessions per week that include group and family therapy, yoga, meditation, nutraceutical therapy, 12-step recovery program, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), equine therapy, expressive art therapy, and massage therapy. Participants From the population...

  39. Hypochondriasis

    appropriate (Butcher, Hooley, & Mineka, 2013). Treatment Psychotherapy seems to be the most beneficial course of treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the beliefs of one’s illnesses and modifies the misinterpretations by learning selective perception of their bodily sensations. Response...

  40. Contracting

    example of a fixed cost for a business making a product such as a bakery would be the business rates. For a business producing a service such as massage therapy would be any costs associated with the rent or ownership of premises, insurance, and costs associated with the ownership of equipment. As fixed...

  41. Misrlearn

    Building Crafts BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Sciences This academic program will cover all aspects of body treatments eg facial work, manicure, pedicure, eye treatments, hair removal, body massage, sports massage and complementary therapies. . Hair, Beauty & Holistic This academic...

  42. BST 322 Week 2 Assignment – New

    is body weight. 11. The IV is menopausal state (pre vs post) in the same women over time; the DV is attitudes toward menopause. 12. The IV is nap therapy for narcoleptics (same patients before vs after treatment); the DV is the type of nap they had the following week (had unplanned vs didn’t have unplanned...

  43. Diabetic Neuropathy

    may not suffer from depression or seizures, these medications can be tried (Health Wise, 2008). Secondly, physical therapy such as stretching and massage seem to reduce pain. Also, therapies like acupuncture are being studied to see if they help with pain relief. Lastly, an instrument known as a bed cradle...

  44. Coaching Those with Disabilities

    let alone the physical assistance I needed to learn how proper nutrition will help my body heal. I also did not have the occupational or physical therapies I needed to get better due to lack of insurance. These are just some of the reasons why I believe I would be good at helping people with disabilities...

  45. Mental Health

    Relationshiporfamilytherapy – aims to help you work with your partner or family to understand and deal with problems you are facing. There are many more types of therapy practiced in the UK and it is important to find a style and a therapist that you can trust and feel comfortable with. For more information see Understanding...

  46. What Is Hyperactivity?

    kids with ADHD can learn to do this by using relaxation therapy or behavioral therapy. In relaxation therapy, counselors teach kids how to relax and stay calm by doing deep-breathing exercises and relaxing different muscle groups. Behavioral therapy helps kids with ADHD by teaching them to set goals for...

  47. Types of Therapy

    Types of Therapy for Bipolar Disorder LeTherese Meadows Liberty University Abstract Those who have worked with bipolar patients know that medications alone are not the answer. Research indicates that people who take medications for bipolar disorder are more likely to get better sooner and stay...

  48. Online Therapy

    Online Therapy In this paper I’m going to explain three different online therapy sites I will be explaining their services, confidentiality, how the online sites works in a variety of services and also how the professionals handle and are able to conduct services over the web and the relationship between...

  49. online therapy

     Online Therapy Amanda Romero BSHS/375 June 22, 2015 Ricky Delatte Online Therapy Little by little the internet and technology are expanding to incorporate more aspects of our daily lives. The expansion is so vast, one can now do just about anything online...

  50. Overview of Gestalt Therapy

    In examining all the different therapies, I found a great interest in Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt therapy is very direct and not as nurturing as other therapies. In the past, I have studied and read about Frederick and Laura Perls and I have found them to be very interesting. It was said that at one...

  51. Online Therapy Paper

     Online Therapy Paper “Online therapy, also known as e-therapy, e-counseling, tele-therapy or cyber-counseling, is a relatively new development in mental health in which a therapist or counselor provides psychological advice and support over the Internet” (Cherry, 2015). This paper will discuss...

  52. Online therapy

     Online Therapy Luis De La Rosa BSHS/375 11/30/2015 Larry Valenzuela Online Therapy Online therapy can be a resourceful tool and if used properly can positively affect the lives of those who utilize it. Online therapy can help a person by providing them with professionally-trained listeners...

  53. counsel therapies

    Reality – A summarisation of the key aspects of Reality therapy. “Reality therapists believe the underlying problem of most clients is the same” (Gerald Corey 9th edition p.335) According to Corey (2013) few clients understand that their problems stem from the choices they make in relation to their...

  54. Art Therapy in the Public School System

    ART THERAPY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM: OUTLETS FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES Leah C. Bell April 30, 1998 INTRODUCTION Art therapy has been for the most part, well known as an adjunct form of treatment in the clinical settings such as in psychiatric hospitals and outpatient centers, focusing on mental...

  55. Animal Assisted Therapy

    Animal Assisted Therapy Imagine you have been ill, living in a facility for months. You may have pets, you may not, but living in a sterile facility you would long for anything that reminds you of the outside world. Anything that brings in the energy and freedom of the outside world. That’s when you...

  56. music therapy

    6–7 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Maturitas journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/maturitas Editorial Music therapy for dementia Dementia is a devastating disease that considerably challenges patients, caregivers, and the United States healthcare systems, with ...

  57. Music Therapy Complementary Alternative Medicine

    Music Therapy as a Complementary Medicine HSM 541 Background The introduction of the Affordable Care Act this year proved to have rippling effects in every part of healthcare, including complementary medicine which can be defined as medical services or products that are outside of standard...

  58. Adoption and Family Therapy

    Running head: ADOPTION & FAMILY THERAPY Adoption & Family Therapy PSY 587 Sage Graduate School Kathryn Guiliano Adoption & Family Therapy Adoption is a lifelong process. It is not a discrete event. It may be considered a process of lost and found for the three signification members...

  59. Cognitive Therapy or Medication to Treat Depression

    Cognitive Therapy is as Effective to Treat Depression as Medication Laura Richardson Psychology 2003 December 13, 2009 Cognitive Therapy is as Effective to Treat Depression as Medication Today more and more people are suffering from depression. Society dictates that we live very...

  60. Music Therapy an Alternative Method for Patients

    Music Therapy an Alternative Method for Patients Music therapy; should it be used as an alternative method to help people who suffer from chronic pain or mental distress? Music has been around as long as the human race has existed, yet many people still have not recognized the importance that it holds...