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Guide to a Spa Massage

by Laura Nowak

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When you get a massage at the spa, you often go to relax the tension in your muscles. This guide discusses how to find a spa, massage etiquette, and different techniques of massages.

  • How to Find a Spa

    Finding a spa can be done through the yellow pages, the Internet or through referrals from friends and family. Find a spa with tips from a massage instructor in this free Read More

  • How to Treat Yourself to a Day at the Spa

    Need to rejuvenate but don't have the time or money for a weekend getaway? A day spa could be the perfect solution. Popping up in cities across the country, day spas offer Read More

  • Massage Etiquette

    Removing jewelry and making sure to show up clean and not dirty to a massage session are good examples of massage etiquette. Find out more about massage etiquette with tips Read More

  • About Massage Therapists

    Flexible work hours, good pay and the opportunity to help others are only a few of the reasons that you might choose a career in massage therapy. Because massage Read More

  • How to Massage

    When massaging a client, use gliding strokes and massage oil to loosen up the muscles and alleviate stress. Massage the body and soothe the muscles with tips from a massage Read More

  • How to Give a Back Massage

    When giving a back massage, use oil, run two fingers down each side of the spine and use cross fiber friction techniques. Give a back massage with tips from a massage Read More

  • Guide for How to Do a Hot Stone Massage

    Hot stone massage is a popular form of massage therapy that has been in use for thousands of years. A hot stone massage commonly takes about an hour and a half. Volcanic Read More

  • What Is a Japanese Massage?

    A type of Japanese massage is called shiatsu, which is a form of acupressure that follows meridian lines on the body to transfer energy. Discover the positive and negative Read More

  • After The Swedish Massage

    Learn how you will feel after a Swedish massage in this free video clip. Read More

  • What Is a Couple's Massage?

    A couple's massage is not the same thing as sensual massage between a couple. Instead of massaging each, the two people receiving the couple's massage actually do receive Read More

  • How to Give a Hand Massage

    A hand massage usually focuses on the headache point that lies between the forefinger and thumb. Give a hand massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video Read More

  • How to Give a Face Massage

    A face massage includes placing pressure on the cheekbones and eyebrows, as well as on the temples. Give a face massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free Read More

  • How to Give a Scalp Massage

    Scalp massage promotes circulation to the scalp. Scalp massage may help reduce hair loss, make hair grow thicker, shinier and healthier, and it is very soothing and Read More

  • Benefits of Massage Therapy

    Massage therapy is a great way to relax, relieve stress, increase circulation, open up muscle tissues and move clean, healthy, oxygenated blood throughout the body. Find Read More

  • Benefits of Aromatherapy With Massage Therapy

    Learn how aromatherapy can enhance a massage with expert massage tips in this free health and relaxation video clip. Read More

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