Expertise I can answer questions regarding Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, SOAP Charting and documentation, Ethics, Myofascial Release, NeuroMuscular Therapy, Seated Chair Massage, and anatomy & physiology.
I cannot expertly answer questions about Eastern or allied modalities such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, Polarity, Aromatherapy, or Reiki but I may be able to refer you to someone who can.
Experience I have been practicing therapeutic massage and myofascial release for 5 years and am an instructor at 3 area massage schools. I have worked in medical, corporate, spa, private, outdoor event, and educational settings.
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Q: Now it is hard to find how to massage on a sprained or pulled or torn calf/ Achilles tendon i know ... A: ) I understand your concern about athletes returning to the their sport as soon as possible, but ...
Q: I'm a student studying level 3 Swedish massage. My query is about how / where can I find voluntary ... A: I assume you mean charity or complimentary work for practice or promotional purposes? I am not sure ...
Q: I asked the question below to one of the other experts John and his reply was Sorry, but I don't ... A: sorry for the delay I was on vacation, the system seems to have let your question slip through. ;) ...
Q: Hey! I've got shingles, and it's broken out on my arm. I received the antiviral medication and ... A: Tiffany, I'm sorry to hear you are suffering from this plight! Shingles are no fun! Unfortunately ...
Q: when is a massage contraindication for thoracic outlet syndrome A: Sara, In general not only is massage not contraindicated for TOS, it is *indicated* as a treatment. ...
Q: recently, since i have the habit of cracking my neck ( i know its a v.bad habit) i have become ... A: Nancy, How much massage is too much depends on the frequency, the pressure and technique, and the ...
Q: Would you consider it advisable to massage a person who has recently had a stroke? A: In short: NO! A stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, and Swedish massage ...
Q: I was hoping you could tell me why the following conditions may be a contraindication to massage. ... A: The conditions you list are contraindicated for massage for various reasons, some of which are ...
Q: I went to a massage therapist yesterday for sciatica. The therapist I usually go to does very ... A: Hmm I'm a bit confused. You initially said you felt no different the day after the light treatment ...
Q: I went to a massage therapist yesterday for sciatica. The therapist I usually go to does very ... A: Let me say right off the bat my scope of practice does not cover giving or prescribing any form of ...
Q: I'm a CMT. I see a client with extremely tight neck and shoulder muscles with constant neck pain. ... A: The hot packs sound like a winner for softening things up to let you get in deeper, but remember ...
Q: I have a short neck, a lump at the base of my neck (Dowager’s hump I think, or just bad posture) and ... A: Laura, It is difficult for me to speak on your case without more info but my general advice is A) ...
Q: I am recovering from muscle strain and pelvic muscle dysfunction. I am months into it and still ... A: Sandra, I am sorry to say I haven't seen a case like yours before. It has certainly been enough ...
Q: can people with hypertension get a full body massage? if so, will the massage actually help high ... A: People with hypertension can and do get full body massage. HOWEVER, there are some caveats. The ...
Q: When a client reports that they have an irregular heart beat, a pacemaker, a stent, how do I know if ... A: These were great questions, I just wish I had an authoritative answer for you. I could not find any ...
Q: i have pain in my lower back and have trouble standing from a seated position, a freind has ... A: sorry to hear you are having back trouble. I don't think it would be unwise to have a deep tissue ...
