Massage Therapy

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An overview of general articles about Massage Therapy. For specific massage treatment modalities you may visit our topics about Thai Massage, Japanese Massage, or Tantra Massage, among others.

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Treatment versus Training in Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapy
Treatment versus Training in Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapy
At first sight, there seems to be an obvious difference i.e. distinction between treatment and training with regard to massage, bodywork, and somatic [ ... ]
What Is The Difference Between Occupational Therapy And Chiropractor?
What Is The Difference Between Occupational Therapy And Chiropractor?
A chiropractor and occupational therapist provide two distinct services. Some of us may have visited an occupational therapist or a chiropractor and o [ ... ]
Traditional Bodywork: The Healing Power of Massage Therapies for Optimal Wellbeing
Traditional Bodywork: The Healing Power of Massage Therapies for Optimal Wellbeing
If you’re looking for effective ways to improve your health and wellness, Thai Lotus Bodywork offers a variety of traditional massage therapies [ ... ]
Treatment versus Therapy in Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Practices
Treatment versus Therapy in Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Practices
The terms “treatment” and “therapy” in the context of massage, bodywork, and somatic practices are often used synonymously bec [ ... ]
Full Body Massage | Meaning, Aim, Techniques, and Benefits
Full Body Massage | Meaning, Aim, Techniques, and Benefits
Full Body Massage — also known as Whole Body Massage — is basically exactly what the term implies, that is: a massage treatment for the en [ ... ]
Kinesiology versus Applied Kinesiology | What’s the Difference?
Kinesiology versus Applied Kinesiology | What’s the Difference?
The scientific domain of Kinesiology — aka Academic Kinesiology — comprises of a very fast field of topics, but to keep it simple we could [ ... ]
What to Expect of Naturist Massage?
What to Expect of Naturist Massage?
Naturist Massage — sometimes also called Nudist Massage — is based on ideas of the Naturist movement aka Naturism, and means that during a [ ... ]
Traditional Bodywork for College Students: Stress Relief & Mental Clarity
Traditional Bodywork for College Students: Stress Relief & Mental Clarity
College life can be exhilarating, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From demanding coursework to tight deadlines, students often find [ ... ]
Social Impact of Surging Conservatism on Massage and Bodywork Practices
Social Impact of Surging Conservatism on Massage and Bodywork Practices
We can easily observe that, especially in the past five to ten years, radical conservatism has been very strongly on the rise. It happens literally ev [ ... ]
LGBTQ Friendly Bodywork versus LGBTQ Bodywork | What’s the Difference?
LGBTQ Friendly Bodywork versus LGBTQ Bodywork | What’s the Difference?
When you look for massage therapy and other bodywork treatments that are tailored to individuals that identify with the LGBTQ+ community, you will oft [ ... ]