Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, also spelled Cranial Sacral bodywork or therapy) is an alternative medicine therapy used by many massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which allows them to “tune into the craniosacral rhythm”. Craniosacral therapists claim that this treatment modality has the ability [...]
Scandle Friday Treatment Feature - Water Shiatsu
Coccydynia is pain of the coccyx or tailbone – the lowest bone in the spine. While it can be damaged in an accident, the pain can also be caused by childbirth. Symptoms can include an ache when sitting down and rising from a seat. Talk about a pain in the rear!;) The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, [...]
Scandle Friday Feature - Bamboo Massage for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Pain in the sacroiliac joint – where the pelvis meets the spine – is common, especially in mothers who carry a child on one hip. The muscles go into spasm to try to stabilise the area. The resulting inflammation may cause months of hip pain. In order to alleviate the pain, some massage therapists use [...]
Friday Spa Treatment Feature - Untying Knots with Naga
If you’re a fan of Thai massage, you might want to give Naga a whirl!;) Based on the healing principles of Thai massage the treatment incorporates colored silk ribbons that are suspended from above and used as an extension of the therapist’s body. The ribbons also help take clients into deeper stretches to release any remaining [...]
A Helping Hand Massage for Profits -
A hand and arm massage is a add on service that can be offered with all types of services including facials, manicure services, reflexology services etc . It is a great value added service or a special added touch that can generate additional profits for your spa, salon, or clinic. Scandle Hand Massage [...]
Pamper those paws - spring pedicure help
Chances are, if you are like me, you’ve been waiting for that first sign of open-toe shoe day since October. The temperatures this winter have been mild and it feels like summer is right around the corner. But, again if you are like me, your toes could use some serious TLC. You can hit your [...]
New spring fragrance and a giveaway
Monday morning! Although it might not feel like spring everywhere, here in Texas it sure does. This week marks the official release of our limited edition spring fragrance - Japanese Cherry Blossom. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Washington, DC Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. If you have not seen, or should I [...]
Love Your Body & Sole
Went in for a massage last week and I think that everyone in the entire building could hear me screaming for mercy! lol I thought, there has to be a better way to relieve muscle pain than pay someone to give me more? Well, I was reading about another form of massage called reflexology that, [...]
4 Ways to Stop Jaw Clenching
Today I woke up with the worst ache in my jaw. At first, I thought that dream I had about duking it out with my ex was really not a dream at all! But, once I thought about it, I have been under a tremendous amount of stress lately and it was causing me to [...]
Valentine’s Day for Every Soul
Who says Valentine’s Day is just for your significant other? It’s not just about romance, but it’s about love, and everyone deserves a little love. Now not everyone appreciates Valentine’s Day, but you do need to think of everyone. So like it or love it, here are a few tips and ideas for Valentine’s Day [...]
