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 [...]

Every year a new group of graduates exit local and national school with one thought:

In July the Boston Globe reported ‘ a group of influential senators ‘ 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]