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At some point in our lives, a good number of us will experience a herniated disc. When it comes to resolving a bulging disc, we can thankfully rely on the natural healing abilities of our body to do this, with most herniated discs healing themselves within a few months. The thing is, that’s a decently long time and it’s something we don’t want to rush for obvious reasons. [Read more…]
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A topic of great debate amongst many Thai Massage practitioners and educators, the future of Thai Massage is a can of worms that we’re going to open, right here, right now. Let me start by stating for the record that all discussion around this topic is very important for the evolution of this practice and for it’s continued use. Too often we are witnessing old styles of medicine be overrun and forgotten, and I believe that is partly due to lack of discussion and communication about it. [Read more…]
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Before we can discuss the potential of Thai Massage in relieving the discomfort of plantar fasciitis, we first need to discuss what it actually is. Unfortunately it is still a rather poorly understood condition, at least in terms of a strict understanding of its pathophysiology and a replicable mechanism for its development. [Read more…]
More and more, the question is coming up – “What is Thai Yoga Therapy?”, and “Is Thai Yoga Therapy the same as Thai Massage?”. And I wish the answer were simple, but it’s a little more involved. [Read more…]
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You may have heard it said before: “Thai Massage is equally as beneficial to give as it is to receive.” But how can that be, if you’re not the one laying on the mat and being stretched and massaged into absolute relaxation bliss??? [Read more…]
The other day I stumbled across an online forum discussion where someone was describing their first full body massage experience. They couldn’t understand why their therapist was karate chopping them during the massage, and asked if there is some actual purpose behind it (aside from them getting slapped around.) This is a really good question, and if you’ve ever wondered the same thing without getting a solid answer… today’s your lucky day!
Let me explain… [Read more…]
Signing up for education and training can be a tricky thing that can be plagued with a whole lot of uncertainty! If you’re trying to find out more information on our program, keep reading to see exactly what you’ll learn at our Thai Massage School! [Read more…]