Introduction on MassageSchoolsGuide.com

Please visit www.massageschoolguide.com, an indispensable resource for anyone exploring Massage Therapy School. I was invited to blog for their site; read my introductory post.

When I first graduated from massage school it was exciting to be a newly trained professional. Even now 7 years out of school I still remember my first job in massage therapy. Although I had been extensively trained in sports massage and neuromuscular therapy, I was working in a spa. The spa had me doing 15-minute complimentary massages for $5 a pop to drum up some business. It was a typical job for a kid fresh out of school without any professional experience; and it was lot of work for little pay. Keep reading here....."Introducing Massage Therapist Lana J. Russell, RMT"

Sports massage for the Colorado athlete.

Living in such a beautiful state can be costly not only on such a diverse supply of activity equipment, but also on our bodies. The weekend warrior who has a difficulty of choosing rafting,skiing, hiking,soccer,yard work, amusement parks or climbing. Every day life or training for that marathon needs a certain type of assistants with overall body maintenance.

For reaching those sporting goals there are different types of massage that are more suitable for for maximum muscle performance. The two main types of massage that I integrate into my professional athletes are the pre-event and the post event. The pre-event Massage works on stretching the muscles and resetting the preprioreceptiors to help enhance movements. This is when the client will be actively moving into the massage to push out help flush the muscle. Instruction on mechanics and body awareness during training will help you prepare for your big day sporting event.Post event massage works well with rehab and balancing the body after strenuous work outs. Post massage is all about flushing the muscles and relaxing the client.

If you plan on being a part of the Colorado active lifestyle and you want to make sure that your body wont crumble in the middle of all your fun. Just make time to make sure you leave time for yourself to heal, grow, and to rest.

Learn about the Black Baltic Mud Wrap

This is a great video that shows a full Black Baltic Mud Wrap. It explains the process simply and thoroughly, helping you understand the benefits and what you can expect for the experience.

Black Baltic Mud Wraps

Purchasing the correct mud for massage therapy mud wraps.

What kind of mud or seaweed product would clients want painted brushed or wrapped along their extremities, torso and possibly even on thier face? While browsing endlessly on the web, in professional magazines, and across the world I've found a wide variety of different minerals, enzymes, scents and textures. A mud or a seaweed wrap may include an exfoliation before application. Then you are wrapped up in a heat blanket while the product pulls out toxins. A foot treatment or a scalp massage is performed before a quick rinse in the shower. Then Lotion is applied before you walk out on clouds. Before I make a large purchase, your input is valued: please comment below on what you would like to have lavishly painted across your epithelium (skin).

#1 Sea algae which has minerals, enzymes, stimulates circulation, improves skin elasticity. May have an algae smell. Would adding aromatherapy make this product more appealing for you?

#2 Mud made of Kaolin clay that draws out impurities with scents of lavender, camomile and rose. Helps to nourish damaged skin.

#3 Seaweed detoxifying with yeast and Spirulina for stimulation of the skin to help with cellulite. May have a seaweed scent which can have aromatherapy added.

#4 French green clay with blue-green algae to detoxify essential fatty acids to improve skin elasticity. Lavender aromatherapy already added.

Please comment on which of these products you have tried or would want to try?