Maybe you’re thinking about giving someone a massage or perhaps you simply want to book yourself a session for some much-needed TLC; either way, the spa menus you’re scanning probably offer quite a ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

We all know how sore our bodies can be after a trip to the gym. Turns out, simple daily movements like smiling, frowning, and chewing can give your facial muscles a major workout too. So just like ...

Different types of massage therapy can have a positive effect on blood pressure. Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits. Massage therapy is not a substitute for ...

Reflexology is a type of massage therapy that involves applying varying amounts of pressure to different parts of the feet, hands, and ears. The practice is purported to have a number of health ...

You may have heard about lymphatic drainage massages or come across videos of the massage technique on social media. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema (swelling caused ...

Massage therapy has long been a powerful health tool—from stimulating muscles to helping you relax, it’s a hands-on approach that just so happens to feel amazing. One type of massage that is gaining ...

Lymphatic drainage massage has gained popularity as a purported bloating and weight loss support method, but there’s no proof that the procedure will decrease body fat. Lymphatic drainage massage uses ...

Holistic therapy involves treating the “whole” person — mind, body, and spirit — rather than just a symptom or illness. This type of therapy can include traditional and nontraditional methods to ...