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I had the chance to sub for a colleague the other day, and during this class period we’d be covering techniques to assess the movement of the shoulder girdle. As I was preparing for class, I noticed that one of the student handouts seemed to have a mistake in...Study: Massage for healthy pregnancy & babies
Massage for healthy pregnancy According to a study by the Touch Research Institute, women who received massage therapy reported decreased depression, anxiety, and leg and back pain. Cortisol levels (stress hormone) decreased and, in turn, excessive fetal activity...Study: Relaxation during pregnancy – what are the benefits for mother, fetus, and the newborn?
What are the benefits of relaxation during pregnancy? A recent study reviewed research on the effects of relaxation techniques during pregnancy, including maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. What it found: Relaxation had a positive impact on women’s...Study: Pregnant women benefit from massage therapy
This pregnancy massage study shows that massage therapy is more than a “treat” or a “luxury”! The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami assigned twenty-six pregnant women to a massage therapy or a relaxation therapy group for five...EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week
July 14-20, 2013 is EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week! Massage therapists and bodyworkers nationwide are lending their time and talents to raise awareness of the benefits of massage, bodywork, and other touch therapies. Sheila invites you to participate by donating...Licensed massage therapist Sheila Resari, owner of True North Massage, offers therapeutic bodywork in downtown Gresham, Oregon
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