Touch and the Stress Response System By Ruth Werner https://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/jangled-adults Soothing touch, whether it be applied to a ruffled cat, a crying infant, or a frightened child, has a universally recognized power to ameliorate the signs of distress. How can it be that we overlook its usefulness on the jangled adult as well? What is it that leads us to …

We’re all busy—family, work, school, life. One of the major challenges faced by online learners is managing their time. Planning and manage your time is crucial to ensure you complete your course in the time that may have been delegated to you by your online tutor. If learners don’t manage time well, you will end up giving yourself a lot …

You have just enrolled in your first online course, but are you ready to study for it? Does it need more, less or the same level of commitment with the traditional instructor-led class you are used to? What are the best strategies for studying in online learning? Taking online courses can be very convenient for many people. However, online learning requires …

For most people Spring time primarily evokes images of fragrant and brightly coloured flowers. You can just imagine running carefree through fields of freshly blossomed flowers.  Although it not be a perfect substitute to this vision, you can still picture the dream while enjoying an aromatherapy massage with essential oils produced from some of these same aromatic flowers. You may …

How do you maximise spa and salon business with social and digital marketing?  Many owners and managers fail to effectively utilize these productive resources due to lack of knowledge and appreciation.  So what are the best ways you can learn how to harness their power? Before we talk about resources, let’s explain the key differences between the two; What is …

As a spa professional, you spend countless hours taking care of your clients. However because the work you perform can place stress on both body and mind,self-care for spa professionals is equally important. “When you put your own health on the back burner, it won’t be long before your business is affected,” says Los Angeles-based beauty consultant Sarah Elaine Moore. …