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- Self-Craniosacral Therapy as a Relaxation Technique
- Understanding, Identifying and Coping with Stress
- Therapeutic Massage for Athletes and Weekend Warriors
- Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) Prevention, Treatment and Exercises
- On the Road to Knee Pain: The Injury and Overuse of Those Hard Working Quads
- Understanding the Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
- Using Massage Therapy to Relieve the Discomfort of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis and the Effects of Good Nutrition
- Repetitive Stress Prevention Through Proper Workstation Ergonomics
- Understanding and Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- The Origins and Benefits of SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
- Understanding and Applying the Four Categories of Sports Massage Therapy
- The Origins and Therapeutic Value Of Visceral Manipulation
- Weight Training—The Fountain of Youth in a Barbell
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Hands Make for Happy FamiliesBetter Homes and Gardens, February 2005This national magazine had an article about the value of massage for "...soothing sore muscles, rubbing away stress and strengthening family ties." It suggested that massage is good for the whole family and provides advice on how and when to offer massage to family members. Massage Therapy of Oak Park owner, Rick Halle-Podell, was quoted under the section entitled "5 PM – De-Stress in the Afternoon." Rick explained that a foot massage "...is the way for the whole family to make emotional connections and give time and attention to one another expressing love; massage is another way to communicate... you're sending a nice message with your hands." |
