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Therapist Spotlight

Name Jennifer O' Hara
Location Chicago, IL
Specialities Acupressure, Jin Shin Do, Meridian Touch, Eight Pieces of Silk Qigong
Certifications AOBTA

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Wholistic Wellness
-- Barbara Fleming LMT, LCT,
      Wellness Counselor
 

Massage is the most misunderstood art. Being a massage therapist since 1982, I have observed amazing healing taking place on my table.

You see, We have inherited from our primal ancestors this "Fight or Flight" mode, which is meant to protect us as a species, to either escape danger, confront an opponent, or outwit our enemy. So, all digestion ceases, energy is directed towards survival, the body craves simple sugars to give us that instant ignition to run, fight and survive the threat. The internal organs refuse to digest food until the perceived danger is over, and all is well with the world. If you were in a burning building and mother told you to sit down and finish your supper, would you be able to digest? Well, this is ...

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Guide to Massage Therapy

Massage therapists use diverse hands-on techniques to work on soft and connective tissue areas of the body. Massage stimulates the loosening of muscle and connective tissue which allows better circulation of blood and nutrients. This promotes faster healing and strengthening of injured areas.

Massage can also counteract the physical impact of stress. Tight muscles resulting from prolonged periods of stress and can inhibit motion.This inhibited motion can limit activity or cause other muscles to compensate and be overworked.

By engaging a qualified therapist, those areas can be manipulated and the body's natural movement can be restored. 

Click here to learn about various types of massage.

 
 
         
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