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What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?
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I'm fairly new to the massage world and I've really only used one brand of massage product, which is Biotone. Is there anything else you would recommend that is high quality, but also not more…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cassandra Cravens Dec 14, 2012.
Information on energy modalities
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I am finding myself becoming very interested in learning about energy as it relates to massage therapy. Polarity and reiki are the only 2 I am familiar with. Are there any other good types of energy…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Nov 7, 2012.
NCBTMB's new regulations
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http://www.massagetoday.com/cgi-bin/forum/showcase/ncbtmb.pl?read=3 Is everyone aware of these new guidelines? I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Baker Apr 3, 2012.
Article in M&B this month--Congestion due to headrest
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I am new to this site and forum, so please let me know if it is not pc to directly reference a magazine article.The author of the article is Art Riggs, who many of us are familiar with. I was…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gordon J. Wallis Mar 14, 2012.
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Jennifer Baker replied to Gael Wood's discussion If you were going to read a massage blog...."I would like to read about different modailities used, how they work, and the results.
Aspects of massage that fascinate you most and why. Random success stories;
Trials and difficulties in your practice, and how they are resolved."
Cassandra Cravens replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"high quality grapeseed oil is my standard. biotone for cream. the therapist who works on me uses Aveeno lotions and i love it. "
Chris replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"I use Radiant Massage products because it is made without compromise to commercial For Profit standards. "
Eva Leighton replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"Bon Vital - great for deep tissue and sports massage. "
Kristin Coverly replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"Hi Jennifer! I use and love Sacred Earth's lotion. It's unscented, hypoallergenic and vegan - so no allergic reactions for me or my clients! http://sacredearthbotanicals.com/lotion.html
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Therese Schwartz replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"I like several options from Bon Vital - Naturale, Therapeutic Touch, and Muscle Therapy (expensive!) are all good. They just introduced a fractionated Coconut Oil that is good too. You can get little sample packets from them as well."
Stacey Breslin replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"I love Soma Silk Creme from Massage Warehouse"
Gregg Gonzales replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"Biotone Nutri-Naturals Massage Oil is all I use! Fantastic glide, non-scented and feels great on the skin. I've had clients of mine purchase small bottles to take home because they love it so much!"
Jessica Belanger replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion What is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?"I love Thera-Pro Swedish Massage lotion! A lot of my clients compliment on it and want to know what kind of lotion I am using. It also has good grip. I highly recommend it! :) "
Jennifer Baker posted a discussionWhat is your favorite lotion/cream/oil and why?
I'm fairly new to the massage world and I've really only used one brand of massage product, which is Biotone. Is there anything else you would recommend that is high quality, but also not more expensive than biotone. I'm of a mind to try out something new, but I'm not sure what's best. I usually prefer cream, but I recently re-visited oil and I was surprised at how much I liked it. I usually only do basic swedish massage, with maybe some DT or STR thrown in. Any comments or suggestions are…See More
Chris replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion Information on energy modalities"I just started learning Bowen Work after positive results in receiving it. Healing Touch has also been a good experience as well as Bio dynamic Cranio sacral. I like healing touch more than polarity; and Lomi has been powerful receiving it and…"
Therese Schwartz replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion Information on energy modalities"Lee is right! In CST classes you will get some help with learning how to let the unwanted energy go. Besides that, CST is amazing for you and your clients."
Lee Edelberg replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion Information on energy modalities"CranioSacral Therapy is a really great way to tune in to subtle levels. "
McKenna A. Vanhorn replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion Information on energy modalities"I have found Reiki extremely helpful. I am a Reiki Master and although the journey has been a difficult one, it has been life changing and an amazing growth period. It's an all around learning process. Find a Reiki Master you connect with on an…"
Dawn Lewis replied to Jennifer Baker's discussion Information on energy modalities"Hello,
I saw your post and thought I might have a great modality.
SMRT: Spontaneous Muscle Release TechniqueInstructor: Dawn Lewis
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique is a series of gentle contractions that allow therapists to…"
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- In what year did you enter the profession?
- 2008
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage
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