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 [...]

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 [...]

The seasoned Massage goers are often puzzled when they see this modality offered. What is it? How can it benefit us? What is so special about it? Hopefully I can put into layman’s terms the concept behind this relatively new therapy in the massage world.
Within every living organic thing there is an element of motion, [...]

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 [...]