Author: Julie Onofrio
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Principles of Sports Massage
Aerobic Training Builds aerobic fitness which is the body’s ability to take in, transport and use oxygen. Aerobic Training is work done at an intensity that puts stress on the athlete’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Beyond this stress level is the aerobic threshold, the point at which the athlete goes from aerobic training (having enough…
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Lymphatic System Basics
Functions of the Lymphatic System for Massage Therapists/Students: Draining interstitial fluid Protecting against invasion – immune response involving the Tand B lymphocytes and also phagocytes Transporting dietary fats – carry lipids and lipid soluble vitamins from the gastrointestional system into the blood Returns nutrients and proteins to the blood Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Lymphatic Capillaries…
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How Can I help?
I have gathered these questions from all of the reading and personal exploration I have been doing with my peer group and supervisor. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. I am posting them here just to stimulate self observation and insight. It is ok to be a helper. Knowing why and how you…
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Intention for Massage Therapists
I started exploring the word “intention” during my spiritual writing class where the facilitator asked each participant to state their intention. Why are you taking the class? What is your intention? What do you want to get out of the class? With this came many questions… How do I know what my intention is? What…
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Ethics- Drama Triangle
You may have been taught about the Karpman “Drama Triangle” in school. It is one of the basic theories in psychology that explain dysfunctional patterns that keep us stuck in our lives. The Faces of the Victim by Lynne Forrest is one of the best explanations of the Drama Triangle online. I highly recommend reading…