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I can share a vast list of benefits of essential oils (E.O.s). Please note that before applying or diffusing E.O.s, I'll be…
stress relief, stress release, massage reduces stress
I have been providing massage services since 2008, and the results I have seen on my patients are clearly noticeable. It is…
Aromatherapy
I am sure some people have never experienced Post-Covid syndrome or may not even realize it, but this is real! Massage therapy and…
About two years ago, I was taking an ultrasound class, and we were discussing the pain and inflammatory cycles.  During the class, my…
Many of my massage patients this past couple of weeks have reported some sort of pain related to arthritis.  As the winter…
I can hardly believe that August is almost over, and last week was finally the first week I re-opened my practice since…
Prepared on 06/20/2020 Prepared by Massage by Bertone LLC   With the NJ Governor's most recent executive order, massage clinics (I don’t…
Essential Oil Repellent
In times of flu, cold, and all sorts of new viruses and outbreaks, commuting by train or bus increases the risk of…
I just read this small article from the massage magazine, in the research area (I won’t bother you with the data, official…
Essential Oils (EOs) are extracted from plant parts. They have a scent and are often used in perfumes, cosmetics, room fresheners, and…
I was just finishing massage school at the Swedish Institute in 2008 and I remember at the time Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)…
Pain Reduction
I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), a massage therapy organization that promotes education, codes of conduct, motivates…
Summer is coming to an end, and with that comes some mixed feelings.  People can’t wait for the cooler temperatures, the beautiful…
Pain-Free, pain release, stress release
This past week I successfully helped a client who was suffering from “sciatica pain.” I assessed and worked on his muscles last…
Essential Oil Repellent
As the summer starts to wind down, the temperatures are becoming perfect for a good walk or a nice hike along the…
Migraine
Within two weeks I had two patients that reported migraine as their chief complaint. For this reason, I decided to share some…
Massage Modalities. Massage is the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues, promote relaxation, and well-being.…
According to Healthline, Humans have used aromatherapy for thousands of years. Ancient cultures in China, India, Egypt, and elsewhere incorporated aromatic plant components in resins,…
According to North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: The science of sports massage is of interest to many populations including athletes,…
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