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The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology) Volume 1

This is an excellent study guide for the:

* National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork [Read more →]

October 29, 2009   3 Comments

ZSOLT Massaging Mouse Pad (BlackPurple)

The ZSOLT Massaging Mouse Pad was designed to effectively reduce and prevent the effects of Cumulative Trauma Disorders that can lead to reduced work efficiency and eventual loss of work, time and earnings. Our product accomplishes these tasks by supporting the hand in a natural position while offering a relaxing massage to the muscles involved in moving the mouse. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 29, 2009   No Comments

A Massage Therapist’s Guide To Pathology (Lww Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational)

This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risk.
Customer Review: Great Resource for National Certification exam
The pathology guide was concise and much needed in studying for the national certification exam for massage. By studying this book, I found out that there was some stuff I didn’t learn in massage school but needed for the national exam. Who would have known?

AS YOU probably know, contraindications are tested on this exam and most are in this book.

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October 26, 2009   No Comments

HEATED MASSAGE SEAT CUSHION WITH MAGNET ACTION – MODEL 60-2926

Massaging heated seat cushion with soothing magnets cuts the stress while you drive. Comes complete with both 12 volt and 120 volt adapters for home and auto use. Deluxe hand control allows customized selection of the massage process for the upper back, lower back and thighs. Heat setting can be turned on or off independently of the massaging action. A safety switch is built in to turn heat off if no one is sitting on the cushion.
Customer Review: HEATED MASSAGE SEAT CUSHION WITH MAGNET ACTION – MODEL 60-2926
Is excellent product, for easy installation in office and car, I recomend for relax and pain in back, excellent relation price-benefits Click here for more info on this massage product

October 26, 2009   No Comments

USB MASSAGE BALL

You’ve got an ergonomic workspace but after several pressure-filled hours in your chair you still feel tense at the end of the workday. Not anymore! With the USB Massage Ball you can keep yourself relaxed with a soothing massage anytime. Just plug the Massage Ball into an available USB port, click it on and massage your tension away. The ball provides a surprisingly strong vibration and the textured surface helps you reach deep into tired muscles. Finally, a really great use for USB! Click here for more info on this massage product

October 26, 2009   No Comments

Allison Massage Velour Beaded Seat Cushion Black

Wood beaded seat & backrest with foam filled black velour trim. Designed to massage and relax as you drive. Provides year round ventilation and reduces fatigue. Great for use in cars trucks at home or in the office. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 22, 2009   No Comments

HoMedics AK-3 Foot Pro Ultra Foot Massager

Sit down. Take off your shoes. Use a big toe to turn on this electric foot massager. (There’s a toe-friendly on/off switch at the bottom.) Use that toe to select the intensity of the foot massage you desire (high or low). Cold feet? Direct the toe to the infrared switch for muscle-relaxing, penetrating heat. Now lean back and run your tired, aching feet over the massager’s vibrating surface while different-size bumps rejuvenate you according to the ancient practice of reflexology (or, if you don’t accept reflexology’s tenets, soothingly stimulate your feet). This durable plastic device measures 14 by 12 inches and is angled so your feet rest comfortably while you’re seated. The massager carries a two-year warranty against defects. –Fred Brack
Customer Review: Great value, long life
I purchased this foot massager four years ago, when it was a slightly different looking machine. I placed it under my desk in my home office, and I’ve used it at least once weekly since then. I’m amazed it’s still working, but it truly is! I’ve spilled a couple mochas on it, several cats have slept on it (one inadvertently turned it on mid-nap and got a big surprise), and I certainly haven’t handled it with any sort of care. Yet, it continues to function beautifully, keeping my sore, arthritic, bunion-infested, little feet quite happy.
Customer Review: Don’t expect something great!!
I find the HoMedics Ak-3 Foot Massager is worth the sale price. Not a big bang for the buck. I agree with other reviewers that the motor is undersized. If you put much weight on it it slows way down. If you want something to really massage your feet go with a product that had rollers or kneaders. Which by the way cost alot more money. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 22, 2009   1 Comment

The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui: The Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho Treatment Positions and Numerous Reiki Techniques for Health and Well-Being

Dr. Mikao Usui developed the Reiki System and founded the original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai organization. This book shows you the original hand positions of Dr. Usui’s Reiki Handbook. It has been illustrated with 100 photos to make it easier to understand. The hand positions for a great variety of health complaints have been listed in detail, making it a valuable reference work for anyone who practices reiki. Now that the original handbook has been translated into English, Dr. Usui’s hand positions and healing techniques can be studied directly for the first time. Whether you are an initiate or a master, if you practice Reiki you can expand your knowledge dramatically as you follow in the footsteps of a great healer.
Customer Review: The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui: The Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho Treatment Positions and Numerous Reiki Technique
An excellent bok for those Reiki channels wishing to learn more about Dr Usui’s original hand positions. Images and explanations of hand positions are really useful. Recommended for beginners through to experienced Reiki channels.
Customer Review: Fantastic Handbook
This is a long awaited result of Arjava’s historical research of Reiki. I will be forever grateful to Arjava for guiding us when we journeyed to Japan to research the original history of Dr. Usui. There is so much confusion in the Reiki community regarding the history of Reiki. Seeing Dr. Usui’s handbook in print through this book clears up much of the confusion. This handbook is proof that the belief that Reiki was taught strictly as an oral tradition was actually based on a “mythical” version of the history of Reiki. Thank you Arjava, for your dedication to Reiki. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 22, 2009   4 Comments

Puritec PT-SF 365 GAC/KDF 1-year Shower Filter with Amcor Power Massage Shower Head

This unique shower filter is a one-year filter that uses a combination of KDF media with granular activated carbon (GAC) for maximum reduction of chlorine and other water contaminants. The KDF and GAC combination provide greater protection than any other shower filter. The system is designed to backwash sediments as needed. Comes complete with a power-massage shower head (not shown). Replace the entire unit each year. A shower is an unhealthy atmosphere where contaminants vaporize in shower steam in concentrated amounts. We breathe these directly into our lungs. And, it allows for your skin and to absorb up to 100 times more of these chemicals than if you drink the same water. The PuriTec SF-365 effectively removes chlorine and other contaminants from your shower water, giving you a clean, healthy and refreshing shower experience. You will notice softer, smoother skin and hair. The SF-365 will even reduce mold, bacteria, algae, and fungi in your tub or shower. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 19, 2009   No Comments

Fellowes Wrist Massage Mouse Pad – Mouse pad with wrist pillow – silver, graphite

It’s a spa sensation for the wrist! Soothing Comfort Spheres flex up or down to support and massage your wrist while you work. Adjust flex tension to your own needs for the ultimate personal fit. Features an optical mouse-friendly surface with a non-skid bottom for stability during use. Use individually or with other Fellowes Wrist Massage Products.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer’s web site. Click here for more info on this massage product

October 19, 2009   No Comments