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massage
massage , treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. They are sought most often to relieve muscle stiffness, spasms, or cramps and to relieve anxiety and tension. Gentle massage... Read more |
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Infant massage
Infant massage Definition Infant massage is the process of rubbing an infant's muscles and stroking the infant in a manner specifically designed for them. Although there are professionally trained and certified infant massage therapists, the obvious first choice to massage... Read more |
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy Definition Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the... Read more |
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Shiatsu
Shiatsu Definition Shiatsu is a manipulative therapy developed in Japan and incorporating techniques of anma (Japanese traditional massage), acupressure , stretching, and Western massage. Shiatsu involves applying pressure to special points or areas on the body in order to maintain physical and... Read more |
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Bodywork
Bodywork therapies Definition Bodywork therapies is a general term that refers to a group of body-based approaches to treatment that emphasize manipulation and realignment of the body's structure in order to improve its function as well as the client's mental outlook. These... Read more |
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physical therapy
physical therapy or physiotherapy, treatment of disorders of the muscles, bones, or joints by means of physical agents—heat, light, water, manual and electronic massage, and exercise. Stroke, arthritis, fractures, and nerve damage are common conditions treated. The type of treatment... Read more |
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency procedure used to treat victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest. CPR can be done in a hospital with drugs and special equipment or as a first-aid technique. In either case it is done with great urgency to avoid the brain damage or death that result... Read more |
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Reiki
Reiki Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Reiki (pronounced ray-key ) means "universal life energy" in Japanese, and Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and... Read more |
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Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine Definition Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on a set of interventions designed to restore balance to human beings. The therapies usually considered under the heading of classic Chinese medicine include: acupunture and moxibustion dietary... Read more |
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Hellerwork
Hellerwork Definition Hellerwork is a system of bodywork that combines deep tissue massage, body movement education, and verbal dialogue. It is designed to realign the body's structure for overall health, improvement of posture, and reduction of physical and mental stress. Purpose Hellerwork... Read more |
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Turkish bath
Turk·ish bath • n. a cleansing or relaxing treatment that involves a period of time spent sitting in a room filled with very hot air or steam, generally followed by washing and massage. ∎ a building or room where such a treatment is available. |
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massage
massage • noun a relaxing massagesynonyms: rub, rubdown, rubbing, kneading, pummeling, palpation, manipulation; reflexology, acupressure, shiatsu, aromatherapy. |
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For a 'stressed-out' class of five-year-olds, lessons in relaxing head...
...begins, they give each other relaxing massages to iron away those troublesome...shoulder, neck and head massages over their school sweatshirts...between three and eight. Massage expert Lin Hudson comes into...also taught to give head ... |
 "Deeside Piper & Herald (Banchory, Scotland)")
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Relaxing massage that tunes in to a mum-to-be.
...unborn child. A qualified massage therapist, Ms Duddy, from...who has practiced remedial massage, designed to correct muscular...with your body by getting a relaxing massage. "I had a really...problems but it was just so relaxing and so ... |
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Relaxing massage helped revive my drooping spirit.(Features)
...be better than a nice relaxing massage to ease away...before my hot stone massage got under way I was...just right. After a relaxing foot bath my treatment...have quite a lot of massages so they have to be pretty...away the pain and the ... |
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An introduction to Lomi Lomi ; The form of relaxing massage that incorporates...
...introduction to Lomi Lomi ; The form of relaxing massage that incorporates music, chanting...but inside Suzanne Blackburn's massage room, it's a balmy 80 degrees...spirituality. Lomi Lomi is a type of massage that uses long, flowing strokes... |
 "Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)")
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Give your partner a relaxing massage.(News)
...the one you love a sensual and relaxing massage. Here are some top tips for a...responses of your partner. Keep your massage varied, using different strokes...body. Repeated, slow strokes are relaxing whereas fast, light strokes are... |
 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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Health Zone: Art of stone; Fitness & Nutrition: Placing sizzling hot lumps on...
...painful, pleasurable and relaxing massage that money can...first had a LaStone massage when she visited Arizona...The principles of the massage date back to the Shang...whether ancient Chinese massages could ease our 20th...feet and legs for ... |
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BIOTONE(R) Announces Relaxing Therapeutic Massage Creme.
...DIEGO -- BIOTONE introduces Relaxing Therapeutic Massage Creme for an all-over body...promote relaxation. BIOTONE Relaxing Therapeutic Massage Creme is...which is recognized for its relaxing benefits, is one of the product... |
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LITTLE MYSTERY TO RELAXING THAI MASSAGE
...are among the consumers of massage. So, feeling modern, if...I decided to sample three massages. At our Bangkok hotel, my wife and I arranged for dual massages. Little did we know it would...Palace, where there is a massage school on the grounds. It...and ... |
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Treat yourself to a relaxing Thai massage at the trade fair
...Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Shop till you drop and then pamper yourself with a relaxing back massage or a rejuvenating foot massage. Sounds irresistible? Then a visit to the Thai massage stall at the ongoing India International Trade Fair is a must. The... |
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'Relaxing' massage also gives body's immune system a boost
...9 -- Love going for that occasional massage appointment in the nearest spa? Well...increase the frequency of your visit to the massage parlour'it actually boosts your immune...Neurosciences have found that people who go for massage experience measureable changes in their... |
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