A study performed at the Endocrine and Metabolism Unit of Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, and subsequently published in BMC: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2013), examined the effects of traditional Thai massage on bone formation in postmenopausal women. The researchers speculated that the pressure exerted by the massage therapist on the patient may, induce strain …

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Lymphatic drainage is essentially a form of massage carried out by a specialist practitioner. The first session involves a consultation to determine the client’s needs and, at that point, the number and frequency of future sessions is decided upon. Unlike some other forms of massage, lymphatic drainage utilizes a very light pressure combined with soft …

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Most people think a hot stone massage is just an incredibly relaxing treatment to spoil themselves with, but it’s not just about the feel good factor; a professional hot stone massage has proven health benefits, too.  When the warmed stones are placed on the right trigger points on your body, the heat penetrates tissues, dilates …

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