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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>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guest Posts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]


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		<title>AB 1822: What the Bill Means for Massage Therapists in California</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2010/ab-1822-what-the-bill-means-for-massage-therapists-in-california/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2010/ab-1822-what-the-bill-means-for-massage-therapists-in-california/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 17:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Massage Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative medicine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sandre Swanson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Massage therapists in California take note: a misguided Assembly bill that could thwart the already narrow regulatory influence of the fledgling California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) is moving closer to becoming law. The two-year-old CAMTC currently provides state-recognized, voluntary certification of massage therapists and practitioners in California, but a new bill reflects a move back [...]


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		<title>Safety Lessons for Massage Therapists</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2010/safety-lessons-for-massage-therapists/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2010/safety-lessons-for-massage-therapists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Massage Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[massage therapist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[massage therapy research]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my effort to find great research material to offer to other massage therapist&#8217;s in the field, I have discovered that too many of us are taking risks with our own safety.  While checking the latest headlines for our industry I have found story after story about Massage Therapists in the field taking risks and [...]


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		<title>Client Care and Self Care go Hand in Hand</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2010/therapists-essentials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Massage Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative therapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a topic of great interest to many massage therapist&#8217;s.  Maintaining good body mechanics for the duration of any modality performed on a client guarantees less fatigue on the part of the therapist. The spine should maintain a straight line never curved, this supports the spine and protects the back from injury. Proper breathing [...]


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		<title>Integral Anatomy Explained</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/integral-anatomy-explained/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/integral-anatomy-explained/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darren</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[dr. gil hedley]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was afforded the opportunity to attend a seminar given by Dr. Gil Hedley on Integral Anatomy. It provided a different perspective on how we are put together than traditional anatomy textbooks. As we thumb through the pages of textbooks looking at pages of illustrations describing our body in individual segments. Each muscle having a [...]


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		<title>Achieving Balance Through Neo-Reichian Massage</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/achieving-balance-through-neo-reichian-massage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/achieving-balance-through-neo-reichian-massage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neo-Reichian massage is a modality designed to restore self awareness by re-unifying physical sensation with emotional experience.  Neo-Reichian massage teaches that individuals exhibit psychological conflicts which reveal themselves through physical manifestations.  These physical manifestations are displayed through posture, voice, movement and body stance (palms in or out). The inspiration behind Neo-Reichian massage is Wilhelm Reich, [...]


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		<title>A Therapist&#8217;s Nemesis</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/a-therapists-nemesis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/a-therapists-nemesis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been a body worker or therapist for a number of years, you may be aware of the dangers of &#8216;burnout&#8217;. However, those just entering the field can also find themselves subject to this debilitating condition. Often it sneaks up on us without warning and threatens to destroy the very spirit that drives [...]


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		<title>Reflexology Reduces Pain For Multiple Sclerosis Patients</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/reflexology-reduces-pain-for-multiple-sclerosis-patients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/reflexology-reduces-pain-for-multiple-sclerosis-patients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A double blind study was conducted over a 10 week period monitoring the effects of Reflexology in the maintenance of pain for sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis.  The objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of Reflexology as compared to sham (placebo) or non precision reflexology in patients suffering from symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. [...]


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		<title>The Clinical Effects of Aromatherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/the-clinical-effects-of-aromatherapy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/the-clinical-effects-of-aromatherapy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A review of the effects of Aromatherapy for patients with depressive symptoms revealed patients symptoms were lessened and even showed signs of improvement after their very first session.  Studies were reviewed from 2000 to 2008. These studies were conducted using essential oils during therapeutic massage for patients with depressive symptoms. The review was conducted among [...]


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		<title>Long Term Benefits Found In Shiatsu Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/long-term-benefits-found-in-shiatsu-therapy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.punkiespelts.com/2009/long-term-benefits-found-in-shiatsu-therapy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>punkie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]


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