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Bailit Health conducted an extensive literature review, examining study findings on the efficacy of acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy for individuals with long term physical disabilities, with a special focus on evidence to support the Department's future decision making related to the provision of these services. This report also investigates the efficacy of these therapies for the treatment of pain, in order to inform the Department's...
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"Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. ... Equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude,...
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Out in the Open, Revised Edition: The Complete Male Pelvis A valuable guide for bodyworkers and laypeople alike, the book addresses such topics as: • Genital structure • Bodywork techniques to treat pelvic tightness • Erection, masturbation, and ejaculation • The link between emotion and male sexuality • Sexual stereotypes and myths Enhanced with over 120 detailed photos and illustrations, the book offers valuable advice for bodyworkers...
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The Home and Community Based Services - Spinal Cord Injury (HCBS-SCI) Pilot Program was created under the authority of Colorado Revised Statute ʹ25.5-6-1303 (2009) and a waiver approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pursuant to Section 1915 (c) of the Social Security Act. The HCBS-SCI Pilot Program allowed individuals with spinal cord injuries to receive alternative therapies, now called Complementary and Integrative Health...
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Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients' formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points-tiny contraction...
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"Animal Reiki is a great introduction to the growing field of energy medicine. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book will be enjoyed by animal guardians and veterinarians alike." --SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM, author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats
"I learned a lot from Animal Reiki and highly recommend it to a wide audience." --MARC BEKOFF, University of Colorado, author of Minding Animals and editor of the Encyclopedia of Animal...
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Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for Thai, Swedish, Ayurvedic, seated, sport, and infant massage, reflexology, face and scalp massage, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, and more, with a discussion of contraindications, safety, anatomy, aromatherapy, and workspace setup
19) The massage book
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First published in 1972 and continuously in print since then, the book that introduced the art of Swedish massage to American culture and changed Americans' thinking about their health outlines the basic techniques and benefits of massage.
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Instruction in reflexology, the practice of manipulating nerves in the feet, hands, or ears (this program focuses on reflexology of the feet) to alleviate various health problems elsewhere in the body, including: PMS; stress and fatigue; headache; arthritis; insomnia; depression; digestive problems; common children's ailments; heart disease; menopausal problems; asthma.