Relaxation

Registration is now open for the Massage for Couples classes at Forest Park Community College, June 9, 2012, and July 14, 2012. These classes fill quickly so if you're interested, register now!

You can find information about the class and how to register here.

This is the second in a series of brief videos introducing the principles and practice of Russian Medical and Sports Massage.

Most people find massage to be a very pleasant and relaxing experience. When scientists began to study massage and documented that levels of stress hormones were lower after massage, both clients and massage therapists alike were happy to have physiological evidence of their experience.

Yesterday I posted an article about my thoughts on energy work. I was surprised at the discussions it prompted among some manual therapists on forums off this site and was pleased with the thoughtful, respectful comments.

What is energy work? Practitioners of energy work claim there is a subtle human energy field which they can detect with their hands. By placing their hands on or over their subject, they are able to correct imbalances and unblock blocked energy. Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Chakra Balancing, and Polarity Therapy are all various forms of energy work.

If you've ever had a massage, you know that you can start to feel better within minutes. We are biologically wired to respond to welcome human touch. The massage therapist begins to spread oil over your back. Skilled hands begin to massage tight muscles. Right away, you feel better and begin to slip into a state of relaxation. That alone is worth the price of admission. But there's more!

General massage will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Give yourself a mini-vacation that will take you away from the stress of everyday life. Massage has been shown to support general well-being and health. It not only feels good, it’s good for you!!