This is the style of stretching I use in my Massage practice, as well as for my own personal use. I recommend and use this method because it isolates the muscles that are to be stretched by contracting the opposite muscles.
Active Isolation Stretching
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 7:58pm.
My First Massage, Ever - Originally Posted on blogspot
The following is an excellent story about Damon Rose's first massage experience. I didn't personally administer the massage and I'm quoting from his blog:
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 9:07pm.
Shiatsu
A centuries old health care method. It involves pressure and strokes applied to oriental acupoints to balance the body’s energy, promoting a self-healing process. The pressure applied is deep in nature.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 6:29pm.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity therapy is thought to balance the mind, body and spirit through energy fields that run throughout the body.
The practitioner Uses hand manipulations to relax your mind, spirit and body allowing the energy currents to be brought back into balance.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 2:47pm.