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Title: Get A Healthier And Balanced Lifestyle Through Massage Therapy San Diego


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MASSAGE THERAPY SAN DIEGO
-by beautykliniek.com
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What is Massage Therapy?
  • A relaxation technique that involves
    manipulating points in the body that are
    muscularly tense
  • Goal of massage therapy
  • Who is it for?
  • Anyone who wants a relaxing experience
  • Individuals in pain from injuries, etc.
  • Babies

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History
  • Shown in Egyptian tomb paintings
  • China 2700 B.C.
  • Greeks Romans
  • Swedish massage Per Henrik Ling
  • WWI
  • Massage Parlors
  • Current uses

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Massage Therapy San Diego Benefits
  • Improves circulation
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Facilitates recovery
  • Treats chronic lower-back pain
  • Boosts immune-functioning
  • Decreases anxiety and depression
  • Increases endorphins
  • Increases mind-body awareness
  • Fosters peace of mind
  • Fosters mental alertness

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Techniques
  • EffPetrissage squeezing or kneading a muscle
  • leurage light or deep stroking of the muscle
  • Friction deep direct pressure
  • Cupping a percussion movement with a cupped
    hand
  • Hacking light karate chops

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Common Types of Massage
  • The most popular include
  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sports massage
  • Chair massage

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What to Expect
  • The massage therapist will ask you for some
    background information.
  • Goal-setting
  • Attention to your comfort-level
  • Takes place on a comfortable, padded table
  • Peaceful environment
  • Use of lotion or oil
  • Usually about an hour
  • You are in control!

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Getting the Most from Your Massage Session
  • Be receptive and open
  • Be on time to your appointment!
  • Dont eat just before
  • Think about what to wear to the session
  • Give accurate information
  • Communicate with the therapist
  • Discuss any apprehensions
  • Make sure to breathe!
  • Drink extra water after your session
  • Give yourself some time for re-entry

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Phone (858) 457-0191 Fax (858)
457-0378 Email Info_at_beautykliniek.com Address
3282 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA,
92122 Website http//beautykliniek.com
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