Author: Julie Onofrio
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Massage and Sleep Disorders
Massage and sleep disorders are not often talked about by doctors who are hearing about sleep issues from their patients. Lack of sleep is one of the biggest causes of accidents and injuries as well as the ability to cope with stress. It can be a sign of a more serious disease or condition also.…
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Massage and Back Pain
Definition: Back pain is not a diagnosis but is a symptom of an underlying condition. Causes: There are many causes for back pain – too many for this to be a complete list. Some of the things listed here may not be direct causes of the back pain but it is a good place to…
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Massage Business Plans
To Write an effective business plan, first work on these key concepts so that you can co-create exactly what you want rather than just taking what comes your way. Take a look at your self and your practice (or what you want it to be). Take the self assessment inquiry here. Create a mission/statement or Create…
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Principles of Posture
The word posture conjures up many thoughts. Mom and Dad “saying stand up straight” or a picture of yourself hunched over a desk and computer attached to the phone. The word posture as per Webster is (1) the position or carriage of the body in standing or sitting; bearing (2) an attitude of mind; frame…
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Joint Movements
Types of Movements of the Joints Flexion and Extension – Extension occurs when the surfaces get farther apart and the bones straighten. Flexion results in a decrease of the angle at the joint and brings the bones closer together. They occur in the sagittal plane around a frontal coronal axis. Examples include the flexion of…