Thai Massage Thai massage, one branch of traditional Thai medicine, has been practiced to heal the body and spirit and to maintain health, vitality, and flexibility for more than 2,500 years. There are four pillars of traditional medicine in Thailand: herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and food cures, spiritual practice, and manual medicine or massage. Jivaka [...]

The Nose Knows Aromatherapy Promotes Healthy Living By Stephanie Stephens Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Spring 2001. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Aromatherapy in its simplest form — enjoying the fresh smell of a just-peeled orange, picking rosemary from the garden, steeping mint leaves for tea. What’s old can become new [...]

Lavender—A Floral Medicine Chest fingertips for the client By Laurie Chance Smith Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2008. Copyright 2008. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) essential oil is a one-stop medicine chest. Numerous studies indicate that when combined with massage, lavender’s familiar scent reduces anxiety, fatigue, [...]

24 Hours of AromaTherapy Easing Through Your Day By Jeanne Rose 12/1/03 Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, December/January 2003. Copyright 2003. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Morning Shower and More There is no better way to begin the day than with the scent of herbs and aromatics. At bedtime, set [...]