8 Types of Massage
Which Type of Massage Best Suits Your Needs? There are over 80 types of massage and each one of them with its own unique characteristics and benefits. Being aware of the different kinds of massage techniques is important to help you choose the right massage technique for your body. From helping with stress relief, injury […]
What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a revolutionary therapy that can help In the past fifty to sixty years, the professional massage industry has expanded tremendously, widening its reach with the development of unique new therapies and other forms of alternative treatment. One such innovative therapy is known as Craniosacral therapy, and it was developed in the 1970s […]
The Benefits of Using Massage Oils
What are massage oils for? Massage oils are products that help us to perform this activity more easily, since, in addition to allowing our hands to slide more easily, they also hydrate and treat the skin and also allow us to choose from a large list of aromas and essences that promote certain sensations and […]
Therapeutic Herbal Poultice Treatments
A glance at this unique ancient massage technique In this fast-moving world, everything is always changing – and what seems like lightning speed. This is especially true for trends. Spa trends are no different, however, some seem to latch on for longer periods of time than others. One steadily increasing trend in the bodywork field […]
A Holistic Approach to Pain Management
Listen When Pain Speaks Sitting in pain is never a good feeling, however, we do not have to stay in pain. Sometimes we feel it and we are unable or unwilling to move because of the fear of more pain. It is important to recognize that our bodies are made to heal themselves and if […]
What is WIOA and How to Use it to Your Advantage
What Is WIOA? Finding opportunities in education can be difficult at the best of times. Still, over the last couple of years, a government program called WIOA has been trying to make the process more accessible than ever. You may have heard the term WIOA occasionally bandied about during recent political years, or even online if […]
Can Massage Therapy Help With High Blood Pressure?
Massage Therapy to help heal the dis-ease of High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure and how can it affect your health? High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension (HTN or HT), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated (1). More easily understood, blood pressure is determined both […]
The treatment of Sciatica using Massage Therapy
How Can Massage Therapy Help Relieve Back Pain From Sciatica? Back pain is a common occurrence in many adults from young adults to those that are advanced in age. While there are many possible reasons for a person to develop back pain, Sciatica is one specific condition that causes pain for many. The effects of […]
MyCAA Benefits for Military Spouses at ICOHS College
MyCAA the Benefit Military Spouses May Not Know About Military families face many challenges. It is difficult for a military spouse to pursue educational and professional goals while supporting a spouse’s military career. The MyCAA scholarship program helps military spouses to pursue their own educational dreams. What is the MyCAA? The Military Spouse Career Advancement […]
Massage Therapy and Depression
Massage Therapy and Depression By: Jessi Wiley 9/17/2019 What is depression? Depression is both a brain disorder and a state of mind. It is a common, serious illness that leads to a persistent sad, anxious or “empty mood.” Affecting almost 300 million people worldwide, it can happen to anyone, at any age, and to people […]