Tag: Oklahoma
Sternocleido-what? Part 2 of 4
March 30, 2012
By Sharon Truelove Daily stress can accumulate and hold in the neck area and escalate to the point of restricting out daily activities. Let us continue our discussion from Part 1 …
My Neck Hurts…What Do I Do?
March 16, 2012
By Mauri McDonald & Ross Ashcraft Neck pain is a very common complaint and there are many reasons for the cause of neck pain. If the pain is severe, then you …
Shoulder Rotation in Massage
March 9, 2012
By Laura Gordon Wake up with shoulders aching or find that it hurts to reach up to that high shelf or even across your dinning room table. Poor range of motion …
Sternocleido-what? Part 1 of 4
March 2, 2012
By Sharon Truelove The Sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that can be seen and palpated easily. Attached at the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process which is behind the ear; sternocleidomastoid …
Tendinitis: Pain in the Knee
February 17, 2012
By Rosallia Perry After a nice brisk walk or a long days work, have you ever realized that your knees or hips have become inflamed? Even playing a round of tennis …
A Study in Lubricants Part 3
January 13, 2012
By Laura Gordon As promised in my last blog, we are going to take a closer look at oil. Speaking of oils, mineral oils or any petroleum based products are not included …
Back Stroking
January 6, 2012
By Sharon Truelove What’s the secret to giving a yummy back massage? There are a few things to address before we even start that will make a big difference between a good …
Scalp Massage That Will Make You Purr!
December 9, 2011
By Sharon Truelove Are you dazed and doe-eyed Monday mornings? Do you get that "Can I make it through the rest of the week?" Wednesday feeling? Have you made it to Friday, …
To Regulate or Not To Regulate
September 16, 2011
By Sharon Lively As a massage therapy instructor, I encourage massage therapy students to become nationally certified as I’ve seen many changes in state regulations over the years. There is an …
A License by Any Other Name
October 28, 2010
A License by Any Other Name By Mark Shannon Where I live and work, you can become a licensed massage therapist by having an academic letter stating you have completed a program, …
