Massage and Bodywork

Massage consists of systematic manipulation of the connective tissue and muscles with therapeutic intention. The tissue manipulation invigorates or relaxes the muscles of the body depending of the technique used. The objective is to promote healing, relaxation and relieve stress. Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing. Massage has evolved differently in different places in the world. Therefore there are many variations of massage according to culture and different social environment.

Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine is the practice of medicine without the use of pharmaceutical drugs; may involve herbal medicines, self-awareness, biofeedback or acupuncture. It is considered alternative medicine any healing practice that does not fall within the realm of allopath (conventional) medicine. Sometimes, (more and more often), various medical Alternative Medicine methods and practices are used to complement conventional medicine hence the term Complementary Medicine.

Aromatherapy and Massage Oils

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses various aromatic plant extracts known as essential oils, and other aromatic substances for therapeutic purpose. Essential oils are known to improve health, mood, or cognitive functions. They may be administered through massage, inhalation, compresses, baths or ingestion.

Fitness

Fitness is the individual’s state of good general mental and physical health, the condition of being fit. fitness involves cultivating and maintaining an attractive and healthy physique. A good level of fitness can be achieved through proper diet, exercise, and good lifestyle choices.

Mind Body Medicine

Mind-body medicine: is an alternative medicine that takes a holistic approach to health using as main concept the interconnection between the mind, body, and spirit. It assumes that the mind can affect bodily functions and symptoms and vice versa a malfunction of the body can affect our psychic. In other words our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can influence our biological functioning.

Nutrition and Weight Loss

Nutrition is defined as the physiological process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance. When referring to daily life – Nutrition is the scientific study of food and drink. A good nutrition keeps a good balance between what the body needs and what we eat. Nutrition is an important factor of weight control. Only a good nutrition can help us control our weight.

Pain Management

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain. Pain Management deals with acute or chronic pain controlling it through medication, stress reduction, relaxation, exercise, massage, heat, cold, postural control, physiotherapy, or changing the environment.

Health

Health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Physical health can be defined as metabolic efficiency or homeostasis as described by physiology. A total health is not possible; all of us have our weaknesses and our strengths. We are unique combinations of health and sickness, abilities and disabilities, both emotional and physical. An imbalance of this stability brings disease.

Massage Schools

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