During the month of August, the BODY WORLDS exhibit and the San Diego Natural History Museum will be dedicating a week each to educating the public about the benefits of Pilates, Yoga, Massage and Physical Therapy.
The goal is to encourage the public to make positive lifestyle changes and show simple ways to help the public [...]

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India, which originated there over 5,000 years ago.
Ayurveda emphasizes re-establishing balance in the body through diet, lifestyle, exercise, body cleansing and a balance with nature.
The body, mind, and spirit are all part of this process.
Ayurveda is a ‘whole’ medical system meaning it is based on theories of health and [...]

‘ SB 731 has initiated massage regulation for California Statewide Voluntary Massage Certification, thereby allowing for work in multiple California locations without the need for multiple permits and fees. ‘
CAMTC:   http://www.camtc.org/
There will be established criteria for the Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) professional titles.
Massage Therapist who currently use the title [...]

The MTBOK Task Force has been announced.  Each candidate chosen by the Stewards Group  has a full history of work in the field of massage that I believe will make this Task Force a success.
Of particular interest to me is Dr. Michael Shea.  Dr. Shea brings with him a very unique background.
He has been a [...]

Having flexibility in our bodies is a key component of relaxation.  The ability to move our joints through their full range of motion is not an easy task.
” The Mattes Method centers on physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, increased circulation and oxygen to tissues, lengthening of the superficial and deep fascia.
This method shows how [...]