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What are some things you try to do on a conscious level to help reduce the strain, wear and tear on your body?

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Permalink Reply by Jenna Williams on August 17, 2011 at 7:48am

While taking a private yoga session, the instructor mentioned to me that I kept my shoulders up around my ears and how much strain that was putting on my neck. I soon became aware I was doing the same thing during my massage sessions. I now am aware and make a conscience effort to keep them where they belong. Also, I try to moved my body with fluidity. I read an article on using Ti Chi moments while performing massage. "Dancing with the strokes." I found this to be a wonderful method that not only felt natural, but allowed me to keep my back limber, etc.

Permalink Reply by Daniel Cohen on September 8, 2011 at 8:09am

Jenna & Julia while it is important to become conscious of poor body mechanics, it is more important to develop acceptable body mechanics on a subconscious level. This is the goal of your training whether you use dance or Taiji as the conditioning tool. I am very thankful that I learned a massage form from martial arts. This builds an approach and conditioning of movement that will help you have a long and relatively ;-) pain free career in massage.

Permalink Reply by Jesse MacLean on October 19, 2011 at 12:46pm

Cupping Therapy takes the strain, wear and tear off the therapist while providing exceptional treatment to your clients!

The International Cupping Therapy Association's 2012 Schedule is now available at www.cuppingtherapy.org. Or jump directly to the 2012 schedule here.

You will find the Contemporary Cupping Methods scheduled all over the US and several dates in Canada.

We are offering several Advanced Cupping Techniques classes in 2012 which will be 2 days of 90% hands on - 15 different treatments for Orthopedic, Sports and Stubborn Conditions.