Author: Julie Onofrio
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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…
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Massage Quotes
Massage Quotes On Touch and Healing Soothing touch, whether it be applied to a ruffled cat, a crying infant, or a frightened child, has a universally recognized power to ameliorate the signs of distress. How can it be that we overlook its usefulness on the jangled adult as well? What is it that leads us…