While it can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how it affects physical and mental health ...

Here’s what defines a Swedish massage, why it can be beneficial and how to make sure you get a safer, more rewarding experience.

For 10 years, as I built my practice, I voiced all this to my therapist, who assisted me in setting these boundaries. But as ...

In a world where hugging is on hold, many of us are touch starved. A recent trip to the doctor proved this to me when upon feeling her cold hands on my back I didn’t bristle, but instead, basked in ...

What’s not to love about a massage? It’s calming, relaxes your muscles, stimulates the lymphatic system (which keeps our body’s fluid level in check and protects us against infection), and improves ...

Licensed massage therapist Thalia Jackson Abdelrahim massages Marsha Conley hand during a massage therapy session at Legacy Salons & Day Spa in Mansfield.(Brandon Wade / Special Contributor) As we age ...

Massage has traveled long and far from its ancient and documented origins in China, Persia and Egypt. According to massagetherapy.com, Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and ...

This week the Herald speaks with Karen Knutson, a massage therapist who runs Keep In Touch Massage. She has two locations, one in Larimore at 511 Booth Ave., and the other in Grand Forks at 2303 S.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Although massage is a widely adopted practice, its accessibility remains a challenge in some ...

Beat up and sore from an 18-day stint working the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, Riverside fire Capt. Robert Abbruzzese returned home needing some relaxation. He went to Massage ...

When Lila Hickok first met an applicant for a massage therapist position at her Superior salon, she was taken aback. Actually, "shocked" was her word. "I mean, I could tell he was blind right away ...