| Articles
Index - Complementary Therapies |
| Traditional
Thai Massage |
The ancient form
of traditional Thai massage is performed on the floor on a mat,
and the client remains fully clothed. The therapist will move the
client into various positions that are very similar to some of the
asanas of yoga. |
| What
is Acupuncture? |
Traditional Chinese
medicine, of which acupuncture; Chinese herbal remedies; tui na
massage, and Chinese dietary therapy are the four major constituents,
has developed over millennia in China as the only form of medicine
in use until the last 50 years. These days traditional Chinese and
modern Western medicine are available side-by-side in Chinese hospitals,
the choice of therapy being often up to the patient. |
| The
Benefits of Infant Massage |
Quality time with
our children can often be affected because of this what? and Infant
Massage, an age old tradition, is simple, free, can be administered
almost anywhere and has a host of emotional and physical benefits
for both parents and baby. |
| Massage
- Work Smarter not Harder |
| A potential client calls you up on the
phone and asks, "Do you do deep tissue massage?" How do
you react? Do you beam with pride and confidence and give a resounding
yes, or do you cringe and think about that course you took that taught
you "no pain no gain" and already begin to feel the ache
in your thumbs, shoulders, and back? |
| Table
Thai Massage - A Dynamic Fusion of East and West |
Thai massage, like
many Eastern techniques such as Shiatsu, is traditionally carried
out on the floor on a futon enabling the massage therapist to optimally
use their body weight to apply wonderful palming compression strokes
and deep stretches. |
| Spring
Detox with Daoyin Tao® |
Uppermost in many
people's minds is the need to shed the winter sluggishness which
has accumulated and resulted in a few extra pounds. Detoxing is
very popular and there are many products, treatments and regimes
available to help you achieve your goals. |
| The
Regulation of Shiatsu |
Over the last
five years, representatives of various shiatsu organisations
have been meeting under the banner of 'The General Shiatsu
Council'. These meetings have been held in response to the
House of Lords' statements on the regulation of complementary
therapies. |
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| Postural
Realignment With Spinal Touch |
Good posture is
essential for good health. The way we carry ourselves has a great
impact on the way we breathe and on the alignment of our joints
and bones. Also, good posture has the effect of making us look better,
younger and more self-confident. |
| Oriental
Body Balance |
Is there a complementary
medical system that offers the modern therapist the confidence to
treat almost any client's condition, utilising unique experiences,
techniques, diagnostics and knowledge from all over the world? |
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