Interested in Learning REIKI?
Interested in learning REIKI? We will be holding two separate level 1 Gendai Reiki classes in October. Location will be in Burlington. Gendai Reiki Ho is one of the more interesting methods of Reiki in Japan. The meaning of Gendai is “modern” and therefore is referred to a modern style of healing; focusing on physical and spiritual healing. Its originator, Mr. Hiroshi Doi was a member of the original founding Gakkai in Japan (Usui Reiki Ryoho). There are four levels of Gendai Reiki that are taught in Japan with this method: Shoden, Okuden, Shinipiden, and Gokuikaiden. The focus in...
Read MoreHot or Cold?
One of the most common questions I receive is “Should I use hot or cold?” If you are injured and wonder whether to heat or ice it – everyone from family members to co-workers has an opinion on which to utilize. In order to answer the question, let’s first understand inflammation in the body. Inflammation is not an infection; it is the body initiating the healing process. Today we are discussing inflammation in the context of acute and chronic injuries. The cardinal signs of inflammation are swelling, heat, pain, redness and possibly loss of function. These symptoms would be considered...
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I will be writing on specific conditions and how massage therapy can affect these conditions. If there is a specific condition you would like to see – please e-mail me!
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