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		<title>Eight Resources for the Professional Massage Therapist</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Finding the things you need on the web can be difficult and time-consuming. We have compiled a list of eight resources with websites that are easy to use so that you can find exactly what you need for your practice without wasting a moment of your time endlessly searching through innumerable sites.
Massage Supplies:

Got Your Back [...]


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		<title>Long Term Benefits Found In Shiatsu Therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Research into the potential of complimentary  and alternative medicine has revealed that Shiatsu is an important modality for reaching long term health.  The study explored the potential of Shiatsu in promoting well being and critical health literacy.
Shiatsu is an ancient traditional Chinese healing method.  Shiatsu means &#8216;finger pressure&#8217;.  Pressure and stretching are key components in [...]


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		<title>Relief For Autism Found in Qigong Massage Therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Autism is commonly associated with sensory and self regulatory disturbances.  The most recent research into autism and the effects of Qigong massage on these disturbances is revealing great improvement for the children affected by autism.
Qigong massage consist of hands-on or hands-near therapy.  Similar to traditional forms of acupressure or Tui Na, it makes use of [...]


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		<title>Research Discovers Value in Massage Therapy Culture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
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A new study released in August has found value in not only Massage Therapy but also in the culture of the Massage Therapy world.
The objective of the study,  &#8220;to explore the attributes of the Therapy encounter valued by repeat users of health-related massage therapy&#8221;, found six valued elements of the massage therapy encounter.  These six [...]


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		<title>Massage Therapy and &#8220;happy endings&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/massage-therapy-and-happy-endings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/massage-therapy-and-happy-endings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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This is a topic of great discussion in the Massage Therapy field.  I found during my research one particular individual that seemed to be forcing me to address this issue. I realized that the issue of what is offered during a massage therapy session and what is requested goes beyond the massage room.  What I [...]


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		<title>Massage Research Finds Pain Improvement For Cancer Patients</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/massage-research-finds-pain-improvement-for-cancer-patients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/massage-research-finds-pain-improvement-for-cancer-patients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine released research in
March, 2009 reporting on the benefits for advanced cancer patients from Massage Therapy compared to simple touch.
The study, a multi-site randomized clinical trial, included 380 patients with advanced cancer, 90% of those patients residing in Hospice Care.
The patients were given six 30 minute massage sessions [...]


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		<title>The Successful Therapist</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/the-successful-therapist/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/the-successful-therapist/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darren</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year a new group of graduates exit local and national school with one thought:


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		<title>Health Care Reform Could Include Alternative Therapies</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/health-care-reform-could-include-alternative-therapies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In July the Boston Globe reported &#8216; a group of influential senators &#8216; were seeking to have alternative therapies included in health care reform.
The two main sponsors of the senate amendment are, Senator Tom Harkin (D) Iowa, a long time proponent of alternative medicine and Senator Barbara Mikulski (D) Maryland.
This measure would prohibit insurance companies [...]


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		<title>Life is a Highway- Is your body getting a regular service?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darren</dc:creator>
		
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Guest Author : Darren Peck
Everybody is finding it necessary to tighten belts during these times of uncertainty. Incomes are becoming less disposable and more protected than in recent years.
Unsure of the stability of the economy, many are looking at their lifestyles and trimming a lot of ‘non-essential’ expenses from their budget.
The question exists, “What is [...]


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		<title>San Diego Natural History Museum Promoting Health and Wellness</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/san-diego-natural-history-museum-promoting-health-and-wellness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]


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