Author: Julie Onofrio
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The Meaning of Massage and it’s Techniques
This article is taken directly from www.archive.org The World of Massage Museum, Massage Heritage Times The Meaning of Massage and Its Technique By Dr. Emil A.G. Kleen “MASSAGE means a manipulation or handling of the soft tissues by movable pressure in the form of stroking, rubbing, pinching, kneading or beating performed with a therapeutic aim.…
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The Physiological Effects of Massage by JH Kellogg
The Physiological Effects of Massage By J.H. Kellogg, M.D. Editor’s introduction: John Harvey Kellogg, M.D., (1852-1943) is best known as the charismatic director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan. The “San” as it was called, featured more than 200 varieties of water treatments along with massage and other natural therapies. Dr. Kellogg’s book, The…
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Practical Massage: Introduction to the Private Instructions in the Art of Massage
Practical Massage: Introduction to the Private Instructions in the Art of Massage By Dr. J.D. Balkam Page 1 2 Editor’s introduction: This article comprises one of the smallest books on the subject of massage, only twenty-one pages in length. It was written by the author in 1887 while he was a practicing physician and proponent…
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Massage for Breast Cancer
Massage for Breast Cancer to help prevent and support patients through breast cancer surgeries, reconstruction and recovery. Breast massage continues to be a very controversial massage technique in the US while other countries have accepted it and use it to help with various conditions such as recovery from Breast Cancer. Public perception of massage still…
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Massage Independent Contractors
Most massage jobs are usually massage independent contractor positions that are created by massage employers. This topic is one that I have talked about frequently on my website and in the blog. I am not a lawyer and in each situation you really should consult an attorney to help you figure out your correct status. …