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 ‘finger pressure’.  Pressure and stretching are key components [...]

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 [...]

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,  “to explore the attributes of the Therapy encounter valued by repeat users of health-related massage therapy”, found six valued elements of the massage therapy encounter.  These [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]