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Here you can learn the following: 1. Abilities That Every Canadian Massage Therapist Must Have 2. Massage Therapy - The Way To Stay Refreshed And Relaxed 3. Massage Therapy Can Also Be Used In Babies 4. How To Improve Your Massage’s Experience And Durability? 5. For Canadians, a massage therapy with oil treatments is the best thing – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Massage Therapy Optimizes Health And Well-being


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Massage Therapy Optimizes Health And Well-being
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Synopsis
  1. Abilities That Every Canadian Massage Therapist
    Must Have
  2. Massage Therapy - The Way To Stay Refreshed And
    Relaxed
  3. Massage Therapy Can Also Be Used In Babies
  4. How To Improve Your Massages Experience And
    Durability?
  5. For Canadians, A Massage Therapy With Oil
    Treatments is The Best Thing

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Abilities That Every Canadian Massage Therapist
Must Have
  • To begin, it is valid to point out the empathy
    that every therapist must display. It is not a
    lie that every Canadian doesnt have the sociable
    personality type. However, a good Canadian
    massage therapist needs to have a mastery over
    this basic skill. When dealing with the public,
    it is important to make them feel welcome and in
    a trustworthy environment. As a matter of fact,
    Canadians go to these clinics in search of
    relief. A good therapist must be able to provide
    a nurturing and curing experience. When clients
    feel cared for and supported, the massage therapy
    experience is enhanced.
  • Another primordial characteristic is the usage of
    listening skills. Every Canadian massage
    therapist must be a good listener. This is so
    because every client is different. A massage
    therapist cannot employ the same method on two
    different persons and expect the same kind of
    results. A professional therapist needs to find
    out the clients needs in order to adjust the
    massage. Massages are complicated by nature, and
    the human body is even more complex.

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Abilities That Every Canadian Massage Therapist
Must Have
  • The third characteristic is the assurance of
    preparation through training. Expanding and
    perfecting the physical skills should be a top
    priority for massage therapists. Constant
    training is an old friend of Canadian therapists.
    To get a picture of how important this is for
    these individuals, just know that in most
    Canadian therapy schools, to become a graduate
    you need at least 700 hours of training and
    instruction to correctly improve your skills, and
    stamina. These are sureties of an excellent
    massage therapy.
  • Last but not least is the professionalism. A good
    Canadian massage therapist needs to be a
    professional to thrive in this line of work.
    Keeping up to date with appointments, sticking to
    standard therapy durations, always being
    well-dressed and calm, help clients feel less
    anxious and more confident. If a therapist has
    all four of these abilities, get carried away and
    have a good massage therapy.

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Massage Therapy - The Way To Stay Refreshed And
Relaxed
  • Swedish Massage
  • This massage is very common all around the world
    and for good reason as it is able to help you
    relax and energize your muscles, through smooth
    relaxing strokes, followed by kneading and
    rolling of the stroked muscles, then friction
    that increases blood flow, and finally tapping
    the body with fingers or a palm. By alternating
    these four movements, the scar tissue of the body
    is broken down, oxygen is brought into the blood,
    and then the body is relaxed.
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • This massage is made for people who have
    trouble spots, with painful or stiff muscles or
    tissue in the body. Therefore the therapist uses
    slow and powerful strokes to focus on previously
    injured or stiff muscles and tendons, keeping
    tension away.

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Massage Therapy - The Way To Stay Refreshed And
Relaxed
  • It is similar to deep tissue massage, but the
    primary focus is to relieve tension in the body
    in deeper layers of muscle. It can also help deal
    with high blood pressure and can boost your mood.
  • Sports Massage
  • Mostly done for athletes who either have a
    specific point of pain after an injury or who
    need help before or after a sporting event. These
    massages are tailor-made for athletes to help
    their muscles endure the stress they put their
    bodies through. They have been tested and proven
    to reduce recovery time, improve endurance, and
    improve the range of motion and decrease the
    effects of being sore.

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Massage Therapy Can Also Be Used In Babies
  • Studies with infants have shown good result after
    applying massage therapy. This is a new field
    for massage therapy in Canada. The most common
    thing is for the parents to perform the massage
    themselves. Besides, the previously stated
    benefits can also occur in children. Furthermore,
    the digestion process is improved and it also
    helps blood circulation. Finally, massage therapy
    serves as a strengthening bond between the parent
    and the children. The maternal touch and the
    environment created when massaging a baby, help
    him recognize his/her parents touch and odor.
    According to studies this sort of therapies bring
    closer babies and parents, even if the first are
    at such young ages. Canadians families can start
    practicing these techniques when needed because
    as you can see, there are excellent results.

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How To Improve Your Massages Experience And
Durability?
  • For every therapist, its necessary to stablish a
    bond with its client. It is common to find shy
    people in Canada, but a good massage therapist
    will always know how to connect. This is an
    important element, since it is possible for the
    therapist to readjust the treatment. Getting to
    know the client is the first goal, so therapist
    should use all their expertise in accomplishing
    it. Moreover, it is important to get large
    amounts of information from your client to
    personalize the therapy.
  • The services quality is also a decisive factor.
    For example, natural oils work better than
    industrial ones on the skins surface. The
    products ingredients can make the difference
    between a soft touch and a rude one.

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How To Improve Your Massages Experience And
Durability?
  • It is also precise to clarify that natural
    products are less likely to cause any harm to the
    skin, because natural ingredients are healthier
    than industrials. Some people have allergies to
    certain chemical products which may limit the
    service quality. Among Canadians, natural
    ingredients have a better acceptance.
  • Other essential aspects that improves the
    clients experience in Canadian massage clinics
    are privacy and a comfortable environment. The
    first is a key aspect, because the clients may be
    shameful at first, especially if they are
    beginners. Then, they will not achieve the
    appropriate relaxation level and the massage
    therapy will not work as it should. Regarding the
    environment, some scented candles may help get
    relaxed. Moreover, it is recommended to keep the
    temperature under control and play some soothing
    music.

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For Canadians, a massage therapy with oil
treatments is the best thing
  • Regarding massages, there is something which has
    an extraordinary importance for most Canadians
    oil. Its true that a massage can be performed
    without oil but its the same thing. But which
    oils are the most suitable? Experts say that
    natural oils have better results and they are the
    healthiest ones. The main benefit is that oil
    molecules are smaller than cream molecules. Then,
    they are easily absorbed by the skin and form
    thinner layers over the skin.
  • Another relevant advantage of using oils is that
    all of them have some other healthy effect. The
    main contributions are vitamins. For example,
    eucalyptus scents and oil can be used in a
    massage therapy with very good benefits in terms
    of air influx.

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For Canadians, A Massage Therapy With Oil
Treatments is The Best Thing
  • The deepness achieved within the skin can be
    useful if we are dealing with tense muscles or
    tissues. Besides, if it is applied on your back
    or chest, it will be good to fight asthma. At the
    same time, aromatherapy soothes sinuses and other
    breathing issues.
  • Among the most used oils are olive, coconut,
    sweet almond, avocado, jojoba and sesame. Olive
    oil is the most popular among Canadian infant
    massage therapists. It makes the skin more
    elastic and strong. If it is applied on adults,
    the results are similar and many of them prefer
    this because it makes them tanner for a while.

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