"I would talk to his medical team first to find out the cause and what work they would avoid as well as any positions for the body that they would avoid. The cause and prognosis is critical since there may be underlying conditions that could be…"
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Laura F smith commented on mary clarkson's blog post I got a rash from Hot Stone Massage with Jojoba oil"I only use coconut oil on all of my massages. You can find it in the grocery store in the vegtable oils section for cooking. Wal-mart is the only place I have found that carries it. If it is not the oil you might try wearing very thin latex gloves…"
Laura F smith joined Rev. Christian D. Thompson's group
Medical Massage Certified Professionals
We are Certified Medical Massage Professionals seeking a higher standard for Medical Massage. We teach and support our grads and together "Raise the Standard for CE Education and the Profession"See More
Laura F smith joined Julia Young Hayes's group
Aquatic Massage Therapy
Group will share latest trends, concerns, equipment usage and protocols for work in the water.
Laura F smith commented on ASIS Massage Education's group Craniosacral Therapy"Thank you so much Ms.Laura and Ms.Nurit for the info about the stroke client. I am very basic in polarity but would like some more in depth info Nurit, as I am the one planning on doing therapy for my dad.
Thanks again"
Laura F smith replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion What Did You Do Before Massage?"Around 1992 I looked into massage therapy in NC. It was going to take 2years and about $14,000, which was not obtainable for me. Instead I went to college for nursing, was accepted into the Rn. program. Just to find out it just was not what I wanted…"
Laura F smith commented on Linda Maher's group Massage & Developmentally Disabled"Exactly what is comfort touch? Never heard of it before."
Laura F smith joined Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's group
National Massage Therapists
The purpose of this group is to offer an opportunity for massage therapists living in the United States to have an opportunity to network. This group is also open to people throughout the world who have an interest in participating.See More
Laura F smith commented on ASIS Massage Education's group Cranial Sacral"Have a dad who had a stroke about 3 months ago. What kind of therapy would be best to help with the brain connecting to motor skills. He has all feeling in left arm but no use of it."
Laura F smith joined ASIS Massage Education's group
Cranial Sacral
This is a place where massage therapists and bodyworkers can share their various perspectives on Craniosacral massage, theory, research and practices.
Laura F smith joined Marla Bishop's groupTOTSAGE (Massage for Kids)
Massage therapy developed Just for kids (ages 2-12) Focus: Autism, Asthma, ADD, ADHD, Digestive Disorders, Headaches, Post Traumatic Syndrome (PTS) , Sibling Bonding, Parent-Child Bonding...and much much more!See More
Laura F smith joined Alicia Barrera-Warwick,HHP,LE's groupSpa Savvy Massage Therapists
A group of "spa savvy" massage therapists who perform dry room body spa treatments from their session rooms. Let's network, discuss and share!
Laura F smith joined Sandra Kay Farnham's groupWholistic Health in Hospitals and Hospice
Intgrated medicine in hospitals and hospice settings as in patients or out clients
Laura F smith added a discussion to the group Polarity TherapyStroke Victims
My dad had a stroke about 3 months ago. He lost most use of left side. He has gotten back 50% of leg, speech has improved, but has all feeling in left arm but no use. What techniques can i use to help him? thanks
Laura F smith joined Kris Stecker's groupPolarity Therapy
It's time for Polarity Therapy to be well known. Practitioners know it's power. We can make this happen.
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- Which modalities do you practice?
- Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Massage, Energy Work
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:40am on July 29, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said… - Laura if you have not taken the course
then I would find an experienced therapist to work with your dad.
DVD's just don't cut it in my opinion.
Hope he recovers quickly
- At 11:55am on July 28, 2009, Gloria Coppola said…
- Hi Laura
Cranio sacral is a great option for stroke. Just check with the doctor. I've worked with several stroke patients, specifically with arm problems and they had positive response after several sessions. Energy work in general is often good as is MFR which I see you are trained in. I believe the Upledger Institute might have some research on CST and stroke as well if you visit their website.
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