4 reasons to get a massage during the summer months. For many of us summer vacation means activity and change! We spend many days doing all kinds of activities like hiking, swimming, working in the garden, travelling and partying. We are up on our feet all day and increase our activities when temperatures rise. Unfortunately, [...]
Choosing Shiatsu for relaxation Many different types of relaxation techniques exist and it is not always easy to find one that suits our needs and expectations. An efficient and powerful technique is Shiatsu. By understanding what shiatsu stands for and how it is applied may make our choice easier. Shiatsu is a form of [...]
The importance of communication during a massage session Whether it is your first massage or your 100th, one of the most important things you as a client can do to make your session the best and most effective it can be, is to have open communication with your massage therapist. A good massage therapist can [...]
Can Massage Help Your Back Problem? For most of us, the answer is probably 'YES', since massage is non-invasive and considered very low risk for most people. Massage therapy is more and more accepted as a credible treatment for many types of back pain and as an alternative to other medical treatments. Research shows that [...]
Find our latest article in ONBOARD, magazine for professional yachting in the Mediterranean. In this Summer issue, discover how to do a self massage just by using your hands and some massage oil.
3 acupressure points to fight jet lag. Here are 3 easy acupressure points which can bring instant relief and can be easily performed during or after your flight. Locate the pressure point, and use a gentle massaging pressure to reduce jetlag and arrive at your destination refreshed and energized. You can repeat these acupressure points [...]
Fight Jet Lag with massage Traveling far away can be exciting and adventurous. However it is also often exhausting especially when you can’t get in to the rhythm of sleeping during the night and staying energised during the day. And if you have to work upon arrival or right after you get back, jetlag can [...]
14 Reasons why massage can improve your health Massages are much more than just relaxing. Our natural instincts turn them often into moments of need. For this reason each year people book more and more massage sessions, which has led to the rapidly growing field of massage therapy. There are numerous health benefits associated with [...]
Should a good massage hurt? Everyone knows that going to a massage therapist for a body massage or having a massage at home feels great and does you good, but should it hurt to be really effective? The idea of 'no pain, no gain' doesn't really apply in massage. Certain massage techniques can hurt but [...]
The do’s and don’ts when getting a massage. More and more people are getting massages. Mostly clients know how to behave and how it works as they have had several massage experiences before. But for all of them there was a first time. If this is your case, these do’s and don’ts will help you [...]
