by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Feb 26, 2020 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques, Myofascial Release
Massage is typically considered a form of touch that brings relaxation to the body and a calmness to the spirit. It can be done gently or with deeper pressure depending on the preferences of the person receiving the massage and the type of massage being performed....
by Austin Alexander | Apr 9, 2013 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques
Being a Myofascial Release therapist at Hands On – Advanced Massage Therapy has taught me many things throughout the years and in many ways I have watched my life come full circle through this work. At the age of 9, I began taking martial arts lessons and am...
by Austin Alexander | Apr 4, 2013 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques, Myofascial Release
Exactly 6 years, 8 months and 17 days ago, I began my life changing journey here at Hands On. So often I am asked, “How did you get into this line of work? “Followed up with, “You seem so young to be doing what you’re doing.” There is no...
by Austin Alexander | Feb 19, 2013 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques
Hands On is now doing Dry Needling What is dry needling? It’s a form of therapy in which fine needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points (painful knots in muscles), tendons, ligaments, or near nerves to stimulate a healing response in painful musculoskeletal...
by Austin Alexander | Feb 7, 2013 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques, Myofascial Release
Ancient civilizations have understood that there is a basic life force energy that flows through the body supporting optimal health and wellness. The Chinese identified this energy as Chi, the Indians call it Prana and the Japanese call it Ki. Our culture has...
by Austin Alexander | Feb 7, 2013 | Advanced Massage Therapies & Techniques
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a hands-on method of lymph drainage. the lymphatic system belongs to the circulatory system. It provides one way for the blood to leave the heart, the arterial system and two ways for it to return-the venous and lymphatic pathways....
