Most therapists, myself included, employ many different massage modalities during any session. Because I’m often asked the difference in these techniques/styles, I thought I’d describe a few of the major modalities practiced in the U.S. and Canada. Keep in mind, every therapist will develop their own style over time and often these techniques will blend into each other. (more…)

Massage therapy, while assisting to create a relaxed state, actually alters one’s state of consciousness. The brain emits small electrical charges which can be measured by an electroencephalograph or EEG. These impulses are categorized by their frequencies or wave patterns and tell us about our state of mind:

• Beta – oscillating at the highest frequencies (14 to 38 cycles per second), (more…)