take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter press

As alternative modes of health care gain in popularity, massage therapy schools and student clinics are on the rise. It is now as common to find massage therapists working inside medical and chiropractic offices as it is to find them in salons and day spas. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the number of working massage therapists will increase by 21 to 35 percent between the years of 2002 and 2012.

The more massage schools and student clinics there are around town, the more opportunities for those in the general public to receive a massage at a bargain price. While one purpose of a student clinic is to offer a space for students to gain real life working experience, it is also a chance for the rest of us to get some hands-on pain relief.

A student working in the school’s clinic is much like a doctor conducting rotations. Although the student’s massage may not yet match the technique and finesse of a professional one, the experience should offer mutual benefits to both student and client.

Some people feel that professional massage is only for the rich—a frivolous and indulgent experience. Student clinics are offering an alternative to professional massage and appeal not only to the client’s aching back, but also to his aching pocketbook.

Massage has existed since the beginning of time as a way of treating pain and maintaining a healthy body. When one aches, it is instinctive to press down and rub the sore spot for relief. The earliest cultures of the East smoothed herbs and oils into their muscles for pain relief. Even after all the latest advances in modern medicine and technology, western cultures still consider this ancient art a tangible mode of healing.

Massage helps to heal the body by increasing overall blood circulation, which in turn helps activate the lymph system and flush the body of existing toxins. It also helps to break up and release tight muscle adhesions, and reduce stress.

Massage is a simple, noninvasive treatment for the often sore and overworked muscles of the human body. When things get really knotted up, the body can take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter pressu

l public to receive a massage at a bargain price. While one purpose of a student clinic is to offer a space for students to gain real life working experience, it is also a chance for the rest of us to get some hands-on pain relief.

A student working in the school’s clinic is much like a doctor conducting rotations. Although the student’s massage may not yet match the technique and finesse of a professional one, the experience should offer mutual benefits to both student and client.

Some people feel that professional massage is only for the rich—a frivolous and indulgent experience. Student clinics are offering an alternative to professional massage and appeal not only to the client’s aching back, but also to his aching pocketbook.

Massage has existed since the beginning of time as a way of treating pain and maintaining a healthy body. When one aches, it is instinctive to press down and rub the sore spot for relief. The earliest cultures of the East smoothed herbs and oils into their muscles for pain relief. Even after all the latest advances in modern medicine and technology, western cultures still consider this ancient art a tangible mode of healing.

Massage helps to heal the body by increasing overall blood circulation, which in turn helps activate the lymph system and flush the body of existing toxins. It also helps to break up and release tight muscle adhesions, and reduce stress.

Massage is a simple, noninvasive treatment for the often sore and overworked muscles of the human body. When things get really knotted up, the body can take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter press

nal massage is only for the rich—a frivolous and indulgent experience. Student clinics are offering an alternative to professional massage and appeal not only to the client’s aching back, but also to his aching pocketbook.

Massage has existed since the beginning of time as a way of treating pain and maintaining a healthy body. When one aches, it is instinctive to press down and rub the sore spot for relief. The earliest cultures of the East smoothed herbs and oils into their muscles for pain relief. Even after all the latest advances in modern medicine and technology, western cultures still consider this ancient art a tangible mode of healing.

Massage helps to heal the body by increasing overall blood circulation, which in turn helps activate the lymph system and flush the body of existing toxins. It also helps to break up and release tight muscle adhesions, and reduce stress.

Massage is a simple, noninvasive treatment for the often sore and overworked muscles of the human body. When things get really knotted up, the body can take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter press

latest advances in modern medicine and technology, western cultures still consider this ancient art a tangible mode of healing.

Massage helps to heal the body by increasing overall blood circulation, which in turn helps activate the lymph system and flush the body of existing toxins. It also helps to break up and release tight muscle adhesions, and reduce stress.

Massage is a simple, noninvasive treatment for the often sore and overworked muscles of the human body. When things get really knotted up, the body can take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter press

take a lot of pressure.

In fact, deeper massage often brings out initial soreness, which is considered a good thing as long as it is controlled. If the client and therapist have clear communications on how much pressure is required, the experience should be positive. A good therapist will adjust accordingly throughout the treatment to suit each client's specific needs.

Before seeking a massage treatment it is good to be educated in some major techniques. Generally speaking, for those looking for a lighter pressure massage, Swedish massage is a good choice as well is any form of relaxation massage.

Also, consider a hot stone massage or one of the many existing spa treatments that might also incorporate massage.

Deep tissue massage and myofascial release are common techniques which often manipulate and stretch the deeper muscle tissues and fibers. The Chinese and Japanese techniques, such as acupressure, shiatsu and tui-na are often a bit more vigorous and involve the stimulation of certain points and lines, called meridians, across the surface of the body to activate a deeper healing response. Again, most of these techniques can be adjusted to suit each clients’ body type and personal needs.

Most cities and larger towns have massage schools and clinics offering student massages. The best thing about student massage is that the students really want to succeed, and the client can help them do this by kindly giving advice and filling out the paperwork with comments and suggestion after the massage. As long as the client remembers that these are students discovering themselves as therapists, the experience should be rewarding for both parties.