Posts Tagged ‘massage’
How Much to Tip for A Massage
I have a simple rule of thumb I use in any situation that requires a tip and it is a great fit for tipping a massuse as well. My formula is a little bit higher than a normal tip but I strongly [...]
Tipping For Your Massage
In many service industries tipping is an accepted and appreciated type of “thank you.” In a restaurant or bar we can tip the waiter and even at the barber we will tip the stylist that cut our [...]
The Swedish Massage: Hiding in Plain Sight
In the world of relaxation and massages there are tons of terms for a massage thrown around like Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Reiki, or Swedish. Today we will take a look at the Swedish massage [...]
Aromatherapy Basics
Aromatherapy is another relaxation technique that is a modification of the typical massage. By introducing Essential Oils into the massage a higher level of relaxation can be achieved. The [...]
Massages as a Sedative
I have found massages to be sedative as well as relaxing. This of course will require that you are at home or a safe place you can “crash” for a while. The rubbing and kneading with firm pressure [...]
How Relaxing is a Public Massage?
We have all been at the mall and seen those little kiosks that offer a massage service. When I see these I wonder how relaxing can a massage be when you have about 50 people walking by staring at [...]
Apprehension with a Massage
Getting a massage can be a little nerve racking as it can be relaxing. You are letting a complete stranger, in most cases, touch your exposed body in an intimate fashion. Massage therapists know that [...]
Massaging the Headaches Away
Massages have been used to help people with a multitude of illness throughout the centuries. There is no doubt a massage has it some therapeutic benefits. One of the most common pains we all suffer [...]
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy has been practiced for many centuries as a way to relieve stress and induce an overall relaxed state. Massages can be used to arouse the recipient erotically or build a stronger bond [...]
What is a Deep Tissue Massage?
There are many massage services that any day spa can offer. I want to explore one in particular, the deep tissue massage. What is it? Well, it is exactly what it sounds like. It is a massage that [...]