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Massage History

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Egyptian Massage History
15
Jan

Massage History. Massage history dates back many centuries ago. The association between touch and healing is longer than what you may expect. In fact, the history of massage goes back to 5000 years ago. As per the result of the first finding, the first appearance of massage as a healing technique is founded in India. […]

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Pain and MLD

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MLD on Lower Leg
08
Jan

MLD and Pain. As previously mentioned, MLD is a massage technique pain-free. This is one of the reasons that makes it so special. It doesn’t matter where the technique is applied, the touch has to be so light, that the patient doesn’t have to feel any pain. And believe it or not, MLD can be […]

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Cupping, what about

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cupping on back
31
Dec

Different ways of using a Cup. The cup usage is a gentle way to dissolve body tensions, and as already mentioned in the previous post cupping is a fabulous way of working on the body. Indeed, let’s not forget, that when I talk about cupping on this blog, I don’t refer to any practice that […]

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Watersheds and Body Quadrant in MLD

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watersheds quadrant
04
Dec

A Watershed is an imaginary line that divides the body and the Lymphatic System into quadrants. Each quadrant has its lymphatic liquid collection canal, and the lower quadrant, as per the two legs, sends the liquid to the cisterna kili, a gland that sits deep behind the belly button that is connected to the upper […]

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MLD

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MLD
26
Nov

MLD stands for Manual Lymphatic Drainage. As per a deep tissue massage, MLD treatment works on the lymphatic system and not the musculoskeletal system. This technique aims to boost the capacity and ability of the lymphatic system. Manual Lymphatic Drainage history. MLD is a technique implemented by Dr Vodder and his wife, Estrid Vodder, with […]

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Remedial Massage

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Cupping Session Remedial Massage
11
Nov

In this post, I talk about Remedial Massage and how this technique is applied in my services. What is a Remedial Massage?How does it work?Where did I train for this type of massage? As per the name, remedial massage aims to improve the quality of life of the clients, by giving a remedy to her/his […]

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Fascia

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Fascia Photo
30
Oct

Fascia. What is Fascia? Why it is so important? How does it work? How Thai Massage can help to improve fascia mobility? Fascia (from Latin: “band”) is a band or sheet of connective tissue, mainly made of collagen, that seats below the skin and attaches to, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs. […]

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Functional Test and Shoulder Pain

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Empty can test, functional test
14
Oct

Functional test and the empty can test. What is a functional test? What is an empty can test and how does it work? Firstly, functional tests are used to test the strength or load capacity of a single muscle. Secondly, the importance of a functional test is due to avoid misinterpretation of the muscle status […]

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Cervical Occipital Muscles

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Cervical Occipital Muscles
10
Oct

Firstly the Cervical Occipital muscles are a group of muscles, that seat inferior to the skull and are bilateral to the first and second cervical vertebrae. Cervical Occipital muscles are responsible for 45° of rotation out of 90°. Along with these muscles we find: – Obliquus Capitis Inferior; Origin: Spinous process of Axis (C2) Insertion: […]

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Scoliosis

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Scoliosis
18
Sep

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. Firstly, let’s say that there are 2 main types of scoliosis: Functional and Structural. Indeed, Functional S. is a type of scoliosis due to a muscular unbalance in the body. The spine presents a curvature but no rotations. On the […]

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Melbourne Massage and Treatment - - - Close for Holiday till the 25th/9/2023 - - -
To all the new and returning clients, thanks for being here . I am currently in holiday, and I will be back to give treatment on the week of the 25th/Sept/2023. If you are in severe pain, and feel unwell, please reach out for your GP. If you have any inquire, contact me by clicking here. Booking are open for the month of September and onward. Click here to book your next appointment.