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About Eunice
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Eunice Estipona is a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker, lecturer & author.One of her advocacies is to make healing & information regarding the field of spa, massage & wellness accessible & affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion & knowing where to get help, for lectures & other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinespaandwellness or http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries. If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book is for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips.

Experience
EUNICE ESTIPONA, started as a freelance massage therapist way back in 2001 became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2002 and since then worked her way up the career ladder of the spa, she became hooked to the intricacies of the spa industry which eventually led to her organizing the International Council for Complementary Medicine, Inc.. She is a Registered Medical Technologist, a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Emergency Medical Technician. She finished numerous trainings, seminars and workshops including spa management programme in Bangkok, Thailand and the Institute of Spa Management. She is a spa and wellness center consultant, teacher, lecturer, coach (even a cyber/online coach), referral facilitator, mentor and speaker specializing in Massage/Touch Therapy. She is a spa and indigenous healing aficionado, connoisseur and information consultant. She will tell you what you need to know and direct you to people who can be of help. Nearly half of her experience in the industry was spent on managerial, consulting and supervisory level. Through this exposure she has been able to gain strong insight into the wellness industry. Being a frequent spa-goer herself who has experienced being a practitioner and a client, she also has first hand-experience on what it is like wearing different hats.
   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Eunice 
In Category  Massage

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contra-indications10/13/2009
  Q: any condition already being treated by gp or another complementary therapist postural deformities ...
  A: To answer some of your concerns: 1. Massage should not be given to people with any condition already ...
Contraindications9/27/2009
  Q: I recently started a college course, a VTCT in Holistic Therapies. I am doing my homework and have ...
  A: There are two types of contraindications, the absolute and the relative. Absolute contraindications ...
surgery9/14/2009
  Q: I recently tried to book a massage at my local spa and they said their policy for any one who has ...
  A: For major operations such as CS more than a year is required mainly because your internal organs ...
Internal shingles8/27/2009
  Q: A patient i have has internal shingles. Is it safe to go on with the massage?
  A: Internal shingles is very rare and is viral in origin. If your patient is diagnosed to have shingles ...
massage8/16/2009
  Q: I have a cleient who is requesting a massage however they have been diagnosed with nephropathy ...
  A: Here are my concerns: 1. Does your client have a doctor's recommendation for a massage? In my ...
hand massage8/1/2009
  Q: i recently have to give a group of elderly people a hand and arm massage and nail paint,some of them ...
  A: In massaging elderly clients, the first few things that you should take note of are the following: ...
varicose veins7/29/2009
  Q: I am a massage therapist,i recently have a client with varicose veins on her lower leg and high ...
  A: Here are some things that you need to consider: 1. If the varicose veins are not that prominent and ...
calcified thrombosis7/17/2009
  Q: I am a massage therapist. A past client had a calcified thrombosis (i think this is what she called ...
  A: For general as well as localized (e.g. legs, thigh, arms, etc.) thrombosis. In my persoal opinion, ...
Massage and deep vein thrombosis7/9/2009
  Q: If a client has deep vein thrombosis in her legs, is it ok to give her back massage?
  A: Yes you can give the client a massage PROVIDED that it is not hard pressured massage and that the ...
making it as a massage therapist6/18/2009
  Q: im strongly considering becoming a massage therapist to make a living so im able to live on my ...
  A: First consider what type of massage modality will you be focusing on. You need to determine which is ...
Swedish Massage & Massage Ethics6/8/2009
  Q: I am a bit embarrased to ask this question but am very curious! I a 23 year old guy and love ...
  A: Wonderful! When it comes to your concerns, here are my suggestions: 1. If you think any technique ...
Nodule/Lamig sa Katawan5/11/2009
  Q: Eunice..i read about your article regarding nodule or should i say lamig sa katawan...my question is ...
  A: Here are the things that you need to do: 1. First, you have to go to a family medicine physician for ...
"nodules"4/2/2009
  Q: hope u can help me get some info about these nodules in my wrist and my thighs.sobrang bothered na ...
  A: I am bothered by those nodules kasi sabi mo 10 years old ka pa lang meron ka na niyan at dumadami, ...
Proper Posture in Massage2/13/2009
  Q: I am interesting in learning massage. I have not yet attended any classes, but I have been ...
  A: let me try to answer it one by one: 1. However, I currently have no table and must do it on padding ...
massage2/10/2009
  Q: Hey I really hope you can help me with a couple of questions I have. I have tried to research books ...
  A: No problem about the many question, I hope to be of help and enlightmenment to you. Here are some ...
Abdominal Massage12/12/2008
  Q: I had a massage 24 hours ago. I didn't enjoy it much. The massage therapist was a bit "rough" I am ...
  A: I apologize for the delayed reply as I have not accessed my PC, email and the net for the past week. ...
Free Blowjobs11/20/2008
  Q: I'm a 24 year old woman and I'm a massage therapist. Although no one else knows about this, I have ...
  A: First, please be informed that I will in no way, judge you for what you do and what your beliefs ...
Lamig at Hangin11/20/2008
  Q: I know your familiar with "Lamig" and "Hangin" terms, madalas kong naririnig yan sa mga nagmamasahe ...
  A: lamig at hangin have similar connotations although hangin (or air) which is trapped inside results ...
Lamig at Hangin11/19/2008
  Q: I know your familiar with "Lamig" and "Hangin" terms, madalas kong naririnig yan sa mga ...
  A: In medical terms its called nodules pero sa ating mga katutubong "hilot" (noun) or "manghihilot", ...
Massage10/21/2008
  Q: why the following are contra-indicated to massage? THROMBOSIS TUMOURS HIGH TEMPERATURE RECENT ...
  A: I apologize for the delay as I just arrived yesterday from a conference. I will answer as briefly ...
School of Massage8/6/2008
  Q: I'm wondering-- I know people tend to go into dental schools, haircuttery schools and have their ...
  A: Yes there are massage therapy courses. You can take 100-hours, 500-hours depending on your country ...
Lime Disease5/23/2008
  Q: Do you know if Lime Disease would be contraindicated for massage? I have a client that says that it ...
  A: Lyme disease is contraindicated in massage if it is not being medically managed at all. Meaning, the ...
weightloss4/27/2008
  Q: Will a combination of body wraps and G5 massage help me loose weight
  A: Body wraps and machine induced massages are just one of the many ways to induce cellulite reduction ...
Contraindications4/26/2008
  Q: I'm currently a student researching if the perscription drug Lunesta is a contraindication for ...
  A: Since you are considering massage therapy for yourself, I presume you are open also to some ...
Iginual ligament4/20/2008
  Q: I am a 41 year old male. I have completed the CN Tower stair climb 3 times in the last years. I am 6 ...
  A: I apologize for the delay as I may have overlooked this one. I commend your strnegth and stamina in ...
addisons disease3/10/2008
  Q: would it be advisable or beneficial to massage a client with addisons disease. I am a student ...
  A: Since some of the most common symptoms of one suffering from Addison's disease are joint and muscle ...
EMT training3/7/2008
  Q: Greeting! May I ask were to train and be certified as an EMT. I'm a nurse but want to become a ...
  A: You can get in touch with LSTI- Life Support Training Institute Their website is www.psemt.org or ...
elderly massage3/6/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about elderly massage. (benefits, reasons why a ...
  A: So how's geriatric care? Be well, Eunice
elderly massage3/5/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about elderly massage. (benefits, reasons why a ...
  A: Elderly massage or geriatric massage has been determined to be beneficial to elderly clients with ...
Massage and Mitochondrial Myopathy3/2/2008
  Q: Is massage an indication or contraindication for Mitochondrial Myopathy? I would like to know, we ...
  A: I would really like to help you but there are a lot of forms of MM (like those with epilepsym, the ...
shoulder knot2/28/2008
  Q: Ayurvedic medicine says to imagine two key points as 'steering points': your sternum and your pelvic ...
  A: I also cannot imagine the exercise suggested. But would love to try the exercise he/she mentioned. ...
Muscle Knots2/28/2008
  Q: I've got a muscle knot on my forehand ...which looks ugly on my hand when i wear half sleeves ...
  A: I sure hope I can see the size of your knot (it may sound too much, but if you can take a picture ...
Therapeutic Massage2/13/2008
  Q: I am a medical doctor practicing for the last few months only COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE (I am a General ...
  A: Dela Cruz, Thank you for your interest and questions. There are a lot of complementary medical ...
type of massage2/10/2008
  Q: lately, i have been thinking about going to get a massage but i am not really sure what kind i ...
  A: Different States/countries have different regulations in massage but normally you will be covered ...
Massage to cure lower back pain1/20/2008
  Q: I have pain in lower back just above the buttocks , i doctors says i may have slight slipped disk . ...
  A: First, may I ask you if you slipped before you experienced your symptoms? How long ago? Second, may ...
equal librium12/19/2007
  Q: I just recently had an anxiety attack and now today I am shakey,drowsey,dizzy and it feels like i am ...
  A: I would like to know more about how I can help you but you have to provide me more infomration: 1. ...

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