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Common Shoulder Stretching Exercises | FrozenShoulder.com

Common Shoulder Stretching Exercises | FrozenShoulder.com

Common Neck & Shoulder Stretching Exercises | FrozenShoulder.com

Common Neck & Shoulder Stretching Exercises | FrozenShoulder.com

Holiday Stress || Massage Therapy Articles

Holiday Stress || Massage Therapy Articles

Soothing the Season || Massage Therapy Articles

Soothing the Season || Massage Therapy Articles

Taking Care of Yourself || Massage Therapy Articles

Taking Care of Yourself || Massage Therapy Articles

Glossary of Massage and Bodywork Techniques

Glossary of Massage and Bodywork Techniques

Massage Nerd - Massage, Massage Videos, Massage Pictures, Massage Tests and More

Massage Nerd - Massage, Massage Videos, Massage Pictures, Massage Tests and More

Body Sense Magazine - Multiple Issues Available to look at.

Here's an online magazine that you can check out. Body Sense Magazine

Office Pictures

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Johanna's Massage Websites

Here are the links to my websites where you can find out more information regarding my practice. Johanna's Massage Johanna's Massage Website through ABMP Johanna's Massage on Google+   Johanna's Massage on Facebook Johanna's Massage on Pinterest  

What is Shiatsu Massage?

The following was an assignment given to me while I was attending massage school in 2007.  We were told to write a 1 page paper regarding the basic explanation of Shiatsu Massage.  Shiatsu massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine. It is a form of acupressure massage that came from Japan in the early 20 th century. The translation for shiatsu is; shi – meaning finger, atsu – meaning pressure. Shiatsu massage is based on working on the body’s meridian system. A meridian system is a system of interconnecting pathways that run throughout the body. People believe that the “chi”, or life force energy, runs through these pathways. They also believe that if the “chi” is able to run smoothly through the body, one can remain healthy and their body will remain in balance. When there is a blockage of the “chi”, the body becomes unbalanced, or disease may occur. Shiatsu massage is traditionally done on a mat on the floor, but there are options for a client that ma...

What is Swedish Massage?

The following was an assignment given to me while I was attending massage school in 2007.  We were told to write a 1 page paper regarding the basic explanation of Swedish Massage.  Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839), also known as the Father of Swedish massage, founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics in Stockholm, Sweden. Physicians from Austria, England, Germany, and Russia went there for training. By 1839, Ling had achieved worldwide recognition. George and Charles Taylor wrote the first textbook on massage, introducing Swedish massage to America in 1886. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that massage was accepted more by the medical profession in the US. The setting for a Swedish massage is one that is relaxing, comfortable, and safe for both the client and therapist. The massage is given on a table with a full set of sheets, blankets, and pillows for support. The client disrobes to their own comfort level, before lying down on the table. Proper draping techniques...

Welcome!!

Welcome Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog.  I plan on posting information regarding massage, some links to articles and information that I have come across, as well as some images.  Please feel free to follow me, or just leave a comment and/or share the information that I have posted. I hope you enjoy it.