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What Happens When You Take A Career Break As A Massage Therapist?

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  It seems that many people take a course in Massage Therapy with dreams of joining one of the top massage salons or spas, or possibly becoming a massage therapist on a cruise liner. They gain excellent qualifications, sometimes even further qualifications in specialist therapies and then begin to look for Massage therapy jobs, Manchester based if they intend to work here in the North West. Sometimes however, life gets in the way and their immediate chosen career path gets pushed aside, at least for a while! It can be something like the Covid 19 pandemic, which no one could possibly have seen coming and it bringing all the repercussions that it has wrought on the hair, beauty and wellbeing industry, with jobs on furlough, or salons closing down altogether. Or, something much simpler like a relationship developing and maybe time out for a pregnancy that comes along,putting Manchester Massage Therapist Jobs on hold for a few years for a female therapist. After a break for a few year...

The benefit of Traditional Thai Massage

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  Thai massage is based on old traditional oriental methods , so its benefits have been tried and tested over the centuries and it is thought to be influenced by ancient Chinese medical . This therapy is considered as being part of traditional Thai medicine having been influenced by Buddhist, Indian and traditional Chinese practices.  It uses aspects of energy work, acupressure and Yoga traditions all incorporated into the therapy. The whole principle is based on body energy conduits or sen as they are traditionally called.  The practitioner works on the energy lines. which there are thousands of, but 10 are singled out as of being of major importance. We have only been getting the benefits of traditional Thai massage in the West since the 1980’s when western tourism started to be popular in Thailand, opening up a whole new world.  There are many benefits that can be gained from having a Thai massage.  There are many proven benefits to having a traditional Thai...

Massage To Decrease Symptoms Of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a common affliction which is caused by the compression of the median nerve, that being one of the primary nerves that controls movement and sensation in the hands. The nerve compression can be caused by a variety of reasons such as build up of fluid in that area of the wrist and a thickening of tissues causing more friction in that region. This can cause pain distress and lack of feeling in the wrist. This condition can be caused due to a variety of reason, injury to the wrist, repetitive stress due to sport  or continual use of a keyboard. Diabetes an under active thyroid and rheumatoid arthritis there is quite a few other medical contributory factors as well as it could run in the family. In general massage is a valuable tool for pain relief and some types of massage can target the troublesome area. Massages that can help relieve the symptoms of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome A sports massage is one of the most effective massages for this complaint. Relief...

Why Swedish Massage Is The Best In All Massage?

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In Sweden this type of massage is known as the classic massage and in many ways it is the type of generic therapy people envisage   when they think of massage.  It is often the best option to start off with if when you first visit a spa or massage studio.  It is certainly by many considered the best introduction to massage therapy as it is a more gentle relaxing soothing type of massage compared to deep tissue and the deep kneading deeper tissue massages of the east such as a traditional Chinese massage , Japanese Shiatsu  and the Thai massage, which often challenges you flexibility.   If you are not looking for a massage to tackle a particular pain issue or chronic pain and you are looking for a general all purpose massage for that feel good factor, something for relaxations, stress relief and the generally ease away those aches and pains you pick up during your day to day life, then the all purpose Swedish massage could prove to be the one for you. ...

A Swedish Massage Manchester Clients Choose For Relaxation

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 The name ‘Swedish massage’ is perhaps one of the terms that many people immediately associate with massage therapy, as it is the technique which has been available to British clients for a very long time at spas and salons. Generally,the treatment Swedish Massage Manchester clients enjoy at Manchester Massage salon is a relaxation, rather than a remedial massage. The talented Manchester Swedish Massage therapists here, give a massage which is designed to relax the muscles by applying pressure to them, using strokes and rubbing in the direction of the flow of blood as it returns to the heart. When you are enjoying the Swedish Massage Manchester Massage salon offers, you may wonder why this particular massage therapy is named as it is. There is much debate about the actual name of this popular massage, many believing that its style was originally developed by a Swedish gymnast, Per Kenrik Ling, but others dispute this and maintain that it was simply a massage which evolved over ...

What To Expect From A Traditional Thai Massage In Manchester

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 Many clients who have never had a Thai Massage are intrigued about what makes this different from other therapies. The authentic movements and techniques employed by the masseuses go back centuries and this traditional massage draws threads from different cultures in Asia, including India, China and S. E. Asia, on the principles of Ayurveda.  The therapists use compression and movement of the limbs with a series of stretching movements which are compared to a passive form of yoga. During the initial consultation the therapist and client discuss the goals for the client, talking about muscle stiffness, injuries and areas that require special attention, alongside the mental as well as the physical stresses and pressures. Having established the aims of the client, the masseuse begins work and the only thing required from the client is to relax. The practitioner uses her body to maintain contact at all times with the body they are working on, using not only their hands, but als...

Understanding Why A Manchester Thai Massage May Be Different

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Many people coming back from a holiday or a business trip to Thailand have experienced a Thai massage on the beach. For a Thai massage Manchester can match for authenticity and effectiveness, a growing number of people have discovered Manchester Massage in the Northern Quarter, close to Piccadilly. For clients seeking this particular treatment in Manchester, Thai Massage with one of these talented therapists will bring the feelings of the treatment which is both energizing and balancing. Preserving the tradition which goes back centuries, if you are needing Thai Massage Piccadilly Manchester is the place to find practitioners offering a genuine experience. As there are in fact several different techniques of Thai Massage Manchester Massage Salon has several therapists who are trained to practice this therapy, but each varies slightly depending upon where they took their training. Some of these therapists are Thai by nationality, others have simply trained in the discipline. The em...