When it comes to relaxation, there are a few things we all associate with that it: spa days, cozying up by the fire, staying in bed until 2 p.m. and, of course, getting a massage. And although massage ...

“You don’t just treat the injury or the pathology that made you sick, you treat the whole body from inside out," says Cheryl Krause, center, program director of the Trocaire Massage Therapy Program, ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

A deep tissue massage targets deep layers of muscle and the surrounding tissues. People may choose this type of massage to treat sports injuries or chronic pain. In this article, we look at the ...

Swedish massage is a type of massage therapy that’s primarily known for its relaxation effects. With this technique, a massage therapist targets muscles with a combination of friction, gliding strokes ...

Few things feel better than lying on a massage table with the scent of eucalyptus or lavender filling the air as a skilled therapist begins their work. Whether it’s at a spa while on vacation, ...