Archive for the Alternative Medicine Category

12.30.2010

Is tantric massage legal in California and where do I find a masseuse?

Adam asked: I get massages, and they are the best experience for me. I’m very interested in a tantric massage. First off I’m curious if they are even legal here. Second, how do I find a good legit tantric masseusse?
Thanks.

12.25.2010

How can i become a massage therapist?

Joseph L asked: I can’t afford university’s and i was looking for somewhere local. I live in bremerton, WA . I have heard that Everest College is bad and i was looking for a way to start my schooling.
Does anyone know how to become a massage therapist?

12.4.2010

What are the first things things that you learn when starting massage therapy school?

Daisy k asked: What are some of this things you really delve into? What are some of the most crucial and time consuming things to study while in massage school? I haven’t started massage school quiet yet, but i most likely am going to enroll for this autumn. What are the most renowned modalities [...]

11.25.2010

As a masseuse, would you give a massage to someone who had open sores on his body?

bradwelljackson asked: Yes, this is a serious question, because many people have open sores on their body, and I suppose many of them would like a massage just like anyone else. I have always wondered what masseuses do when they encounter a deformed or stigmatized body. Would they want to massage such a [...]

11.7.2010

How saturated is Oregon with massage therapists?

savvysee asked: What’s the business like? Is it saturated, in demand, prosperous?
What are the average rates for 30-60 minute massages in Oregon? And are they mainly self employed, or work for a business? Please tell me everything you know about massage therapy in Oregon currently.

09.30.2010

Where can I go to find massage lessons but not to be certified?

Tosha asked: I want to give my boyfriend a massage but I want to taught by professional. Where should I look for this type of lesson?

09.17.2010

If you where having a massage would you prefer a back massage or a full body massage?

Princess asked: I have only had a back massage. I have never had a full body massage.

08.23.2010

What causes bruising after a therapeutic massage?

Samantha asked: I am wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly causes bruising after a good therapeutic massage. I’ve tried to Google the answer, but I can’t seem to find any real explanation.
I do know that for some people it is a “normal” after affect. I am wondering WHAT exactly is the [...]

08.16.2010

Can some massage techniques or philosophies help people suffering from psychological disorders?

Laurent S asked: I’d love to talk with those who investigated this question. Do you think that shiatsu, craniosacral (or other massage technique, theory or philosophy, and if so which ones - including those implying energy work) can significantly help and treat depressed people, or people with psychological issues in general? Thks +++

08.6.2010

what should I be looking for in a good massage therapy school?

stardustsprite14 asked: I’m going to go to school to become a massage therapist, but I’m not sure what I should be looking for to find a good school. I know hours, but what kinds of classes would a good massage school have and things like that.