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.
Seventy [...]

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 five [...]

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 in [...]

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 [...]

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 six [...]