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    East West College of the Healing Arts

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    So far East West College of the Healing Arts has created 190 blog entries.

    精东传媒 Modalities: Ashiatsu Barefoot 精东传媒

    2019-03-11T16:40:10-07:00March 11th, 2019|

    What is Ashiatsu Barefoot 精东传媒?

    Literally, the word Ashiatsu translates to 鈥渇oot pressure.鈥� In this type of massage, therapists deliver strokes through their feet, rather than their hands. Traditionally, the therapist stands over the massage table, with parallel bars overhead for support. Using their feet as well as their body weight, the therapist delivers consistent, deep, broad pressure.

    Benefits of Ashiatsu Barefoot 精东传媒

    鈥�Deep pressure without pointy elbows or thumbs. The broad surface of the foot decreases the sharpness clients sometimes experience with deep tissue work.
    鈥�More power. As this type of massage utilizes the therapist鈥檚 body weight, it allows for up to three times 摆鈥

    Couples 精东传媒 101: Benefits, Marketing, and other Considerations for 精东传媒 Therapists

    2019-02-27T21:27:49-08:00February 27th, 2019|

    Couples massage consists of concurrent massage sessions given to two people in the same room, with two massage therapists working simultaneously. The massage tables are typically arranged side-by-side. Therapists may select to intensify the shared aspect of the experience by carrying out similar strokes at the same time. Long, soothing strokes, such as in Swedish massage, are perfect for this tandem relaxation. Couples massage may be offered in spas, private massage practices, or in clients鈥� homes. Read on to learn benefits of couples massage, as well as marketing, pricing, and space considerations.

    Client Benefits of Couples 精东传媒
    鈥�    Bonding. During massage, feel-good neurochemicals and 摆鈥

    Interoception: How Body Awareness can Prevent Burnout

    2019-02-28T16:48:47-08:00December 1st, 2018|

    In early days of intelligence research, IQ was the all-important number. Later, researchers such as components to human development. Today, interoception is gaining recognition as a new form of intelligence that may help individuals offset the intensity of modern life. What is interoception? How does it work in the body? And how can improving interoception fight burnout? Answering these questions can help us appreciate the importance of receiving regular massage.

    What is Interoception?
    Interoception is awareness of the body鈥檚 internal state. Interoception receptors relay internal body information to the 摆鈥

    Customizing 精东传媒: Questions to Ask to Improve Client Comfort

    2019-02-28T16:41:52-08:00November 14th, 2018|

    When dreaming of how to become a massage therapist, a person might think of all the incredible healing techniques they鈥檒l learn at massage therapy school. However, a high-quality school of massage must also teach therapists how to communicate with clients before, during, and after the massage. Asking the right questions can help create a customized healing experience that clients won鈥檛 soon forget.

    Here are a few questions students at our school of massage are trained to ask to optimize each client鈥檚 massage session:

    1. Do you prefer lotion or oil?
    Each emollient provides a different viscosity for delivering massage strokes. However, it is also 摆鈥

    Touch and Human Development

    2019-02-28T16:43:19-08:00November 1st, 2018|

    Touch may seem simple, but is actually quite complex. The human brain is capable of differentiating sensations (a pin prick vs. an itch), temperature, pressure, and even emotional intention. Touch is critical in that it allows us to navigate worlds both physical and social. Affective, culture-based information is conveyed through touch. Today we鈥檙e considering how pleasant, non-sexual affective touch affects learning and development across the human lifespan.

    First, let鈥檚 define social, affective touch. According to a recent article in , This type of touch is distinguished by special nerve fibers, called C fibers, C-touch fibers, or CT fibers. 摆鈥

    Creating a Safe Place for Healing: Scar Tissue 精东传媒

    2019-02-28T16:43:55-08:00October 14th, 2018|

    Following an accident or surgery, patients need a safe place to heal. A massage therapist can create an atmosphere of trust and safe touch, to allow for deep healing. 精东传媒 therapy can help heal scar tissue on physical as well as emotional levels. From minor cuts to surgery scars, massage therapy can benefit all types of scar tissue.

    Scar Tissue Issues
    There鈥檚 a common misconception that scar tissue is inevitable鈥攖hat it鈥檚 impossible to change or heal. In truth, scar tissue is part of the living matrix. All tissues are made up of the same elements, such as collagen and elastin. Cells deliver nutrients 摆鈥

    The Science of Human Touch: Haptics, Technology, and Healing

    2019-02-28T16:49:46-08:00September 17th, 2018|

    Can you imagine a virtual environment that relays touch through tech-smart fabric? Or a personalized massage therapy session delivered remotely, through wearable technology? If so, you might be ready for haptics, the field pushing the envelope on touch technology. Let鈥檚 examine haptics, what it says about the physiological benefits of receiving touch, and whether haptics can compare to the benefits of hands-on massage therapy.

    What is Haptics?
    Haptics, the technology of touch, examines how we can enhance technological interactions through touch. Haptics researchers study the two main aspects of touch鈥揻irst, tactile components, including contact location, pressure, shear, slip, vibration, and temperature. Second, researchers 摆鈥

    We are excited to announce our new Continuing Education Coordinator, Tori Gomez, LMT#23897

    2019-02-28T16:45:28-08:00August 8th, 2018|

    Tori graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in September 2017. She worked in our Alumni Clinic as an Licensed 精东传媒 Therapist up until July of this year when she accepted the position of Continuing Education Coordinator. Tori is now in charge of scheduling and supporting over 100 Continuing Education classes a year. Tori is a great fit for this role and are happy she is continuing to be part of our team!

    We interviewed Tori about accepting the new position. Read on鈥�

    What drew you to apply for the CE Coordinator position?

    It wasn鈥檛 any one specific thing, but more of 摆鈥

    Beat the Heat with Cooling 精东传媒 Products from the East West College Store

    2019-02-28T16:47:20-08:00July 31st, 2018|

    There鈥檚 more than high-quality education at our massage school. Portland, OR massage therapists can also purchase high-quality massage products at the East West Campus Store. The East West Campus store is the regional source for all things massage therapy, including massage products to beat the heat. As Portland bakes under the hot summer sun, massage therapists can offer clients delightfully cool variations on massage oil, gel, and lotion. Cooling eye masks and therapy packs offer another way to tame the summer heat.

    While cool products are naturally appealing in the hot months, cold therapy鈥攐r 鈥渃ryotherapy鈥濃�攊s effective all year long. Think ice packs, 摆鈥

    How to Become a 精东传媒 Therapist

    2026-04-14T09:49:05-07:00July 14th, 2018|

    Do you dream of a job in a peaceful environment where your work makes a real difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Can you connect with people and put them at ease while still maintaining a professional demeanor? If so, massage therapy may be right for you! Read on to learn how to become a massage therapist in Oregon.

    Figuring out that you want to become a massage therapist is the first step. Next, you must apply to accredited massage schools in your preferred area, and with the academic programs you desire. Following acceptance into 摆鈥

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