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How Massage Therapy Heals Physical Pain

randy cole — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:58:47 +0000

Massage therapy is the ancient healing practice with numerous physical and mental benefits. Anyone who enjoys massage knows how wonderful it feels. It is truly one of the best and more relaxing treats we can give ourselves. However, massage goes way beyond just being a feel-good activity; it has real medicinal benefits and is a therapy […]

Hot Stone Massage – An Overview

randy cole — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:03:15 +0000

The hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy that involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The stones used here at Vancouver Massage Center are special contoured Hot Stone massage tools that Synergize (or combine) the radiant heat, the relaxing Swedish and therapeutic Deep Tissue Bodywork of the therapist, and the relaxing environment […]

SYNERGY Stone Hot Stone Chair Massage

randy cole — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:50:08 +0000

Because we have, and represent the Hot Stones made by SYNERGY Hot Stones, we thought it might be appropriate to introduce a great video on just how these stones work. ENJOY! After years of performing professional deep tissue and hot stone massage with naturally shaped beach and river stones, Scott Wynn (LMP of over 22yrs.), […]

Understanding The Purpose Of Neuromuscular Therapy

randy cole — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:21:24 +0000

NMT, or neuromuscular therapy, is an exhaustive examination and treatment of the soft tissue throughout the body. NMT uses regionally oriented protocols and these are taught in a step-by-step method. These techniques were built on scientific foundations and guided by evidence from clinical trials. It can be integrated into any setting and is often used […]

How Often Should You Get a Massage

randy cole — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:45:23 +0000

Really, Just How Often Should You Get a Massage? Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about massage therapy, and it really all depends on WHY you get massages. Do you get massages for health benefits? Or, to help […]

Massage – Increasingly Recognized As An Alternative Medical Treatment

randy cole — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 04:04:55 +0000

Massage Is Increasingly Recognized As An Alternative Medical Treatment According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), massage is a treatment for total mind and body health. It the most widely used type of complementary and alternative medicine in hospitals today for the treatment of pain, mental health, stress reduction, and general wellbeing. As more […]

Massage Therapy Versus Physical Therapy

randy cole — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:18:15 +0000

When it comes to massage and physical therapy, to most people they are one and the same. However, there are significant differences between them that you should be aware of when deciding on who to consult for therapy, or if you are considering going in to one of the chosen fields. Though both treatment modalities […]