The art of cutting through negative energy in a way that releases tension and aids the body’s natural healing abilities is far from new; in fact, dao liao, or “knife massages” have actually been practiced for thousands of years.
Understanding Our Sanitary Practices
Massage Therapy: The Ideal Calm and Connecting Touch
The therapeutic benefits of massage are comprehensive and scientifically supported. From chronic pain to stress management and everything in between…
Debunking The Top 3 Massage Myths
Massage therapy is hardly a new field, with the history of the practice spanning over 4,000 years, where the first references to such massages can be found in ancient Chinese medical texts. As we care for our patients’ bodies, so too do we want to care for their minds and eliminate any confusion or doubt they may have over our practice. Read about 3 common myths around massage.
Wading Into The Waters of Post-Massage Care
Post-massage soreness or nausea can really rain on your parade after you’ve spent the better part of an hour getting relaxed. But any discomfort you may experience merely becomes water under the bridge when you indulge in one simple action after your appointment: drinking water.
After all, massages are designed to open the flood gates of your circulatory system and flush out all of the remaining toxins that were trapped in your tight, constricted muscles. This is because, when your muscles become tense with stress, your body’s natural pathways and metabolic processes become gradually clogged and unable to move toxins out to the kidneys on their own.
But when you blow off some steam, the muscles relax, and all of your systems regain momentum. By drinking water, you essentially give a boost to the turning tide of toxins and are thus able to cleanse your entire body much more efficiently.
Additionally, drinking water works much in the same way as it pertains to lactic acid in your muscles. That is, massages break up the lactic acid stored in your muscles following particular types of strain (such as stress or exercise-related exertion). But once the lactic acid is kneaded thoroughly out of your muscles, all the fluids in your body are but a drop in the ocean, and you might be left with soreness that you hadn’t expected from lying on a table for a massage.
But by drinking water, you can diffuse the lactic acid from your muscles more quickly, thus alleviating your soreness and cleansing your body of the acid in the same manner as you do the toxins.
In all, keeping water on hand following your massage isn’t simply a matter of basic hydration — it’s how you can refresh and rejuvenate both your circulatory and immune systems with a greater impact. After all, who wouldn’t want to stay afloat in the blissful post-massage state of relaxation?
So if you’re ready to dive into tranquility and experience the many benefits of massage for yourself, then simply grab a cold water bottle and book an appointment with Alpha School of Massage by calling (904) 389-9117 today! Learn to relax with us.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Massage
When you think of getting a massage, you may imagine it tied to some special event — an appointment given as a birthday gift, a day spent getting spa-like treatment with a friend who is about to be married, or perhaps you’re lying on a massage table some miles away while on vacation.
In short, you may not always think to associate massage first and foremost with the image of regular healthcare.
Massage Therapy: Profession, Passion, Pride
We take pride in our work. After all, to us, this isn’t just a job—it’s a commitment and an outlet to help improve the lives of the people around us.
And what’s more exciting? More and more people are discovering they share the same drive as us, leading the massage therapy profession to continually prosper.
Picking the best massage for you; how deep can you go?
Finding the perfect massage for you is not only important, but it’s often essential to your health and well-being. Sometimes, we just want to relax, and other times there is a real need to relieve sore muscles or relax areas aggravated by stress. Knowing which massage to choose from in order to address your particular needs will make your experience much more effective and more enjoyable.
Waxing: How Does It Work and Is It Better Than Shaving?
Nobody likes to be stuck between a hair and a hard place. After all, it’s easy to want to groan in exasperation when you don’t have the time to shave all over again, but when you also don’t want to subject yourself to the hot-seat involved with laser hair removal, you might just be tempted to skip hair removal altogether.
How to Know if a career in Massage Therapy and Massage School is right for you
If you’re interested in attending massage school for a future in massage therapy, you may be wondering what you can look forward to as a Licensed Massage Therapist. It’s a great way to combine your academic career with a hands-on profession, while helping others every day and enjoying a flexible schedule.