Author: Julie Onofrio
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Pfrimmer Deep Tissue Massage
This is a very specific type of deep tissue massage. It is like a full body cross fiber friction massage. It was created by Theresa Pfrimmer in around 1946 when she was diagnosed with incurable paralysis in her lower extremities. She developed a type of deep cross fiber friction that she used on her legs to…
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Massage Oils
ELAP recommendations: Massage Equipment and Enviroment: Conditions: Having completed 2.5 hours of instruction on equipment and session environments, the learner is expected to:• Demonstrate knowledge of the key terms and concepts related to massageequipment and session environments, including types of equipment and features,lubricants, supplies, and factors for creating a comfortable, inviting, and safesession space, on…
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The depth in deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage therapy is one of those very confusing terms often used by massage therapists, massage schools and others. Refer to this updated article on deep tissue massage. Learning deep tissue massage is one of the many things you can do to set yourself apart from all of the other massage therapists out there. …
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Deep Tissue Massage – Outdated terminology.
Deep Tissue Massage is a term used by massage therapists that describes the amount of pressure that is applied during a massage or it can also mean a technique that focuses on releasing the deeper myofascial restrictions of the deeper muscles, tendon and ligaments of the body. This work is also sometimes referred to as myofascial…
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Best Shoes for massage therapists
I have been wanting to create this page for a very long time…so here it is! I still am amazed that there are so many Facebook threads asking the question – what shoes do you wear as a massage therapist? The answer is as varied as there are number of feet in the world! What…