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How To Start A Wellness Routine: A Guide That Works

May 9, 2021 by MassageJoy

As you grow old, you realize how living a healthy lifestyle is a must and should not be taken for granted. Living a healthy lifestyle can always go a long way towards helping you reach your goals, and it all goes down to having a solid habit. From working out to eating the right amount ...

Massage Etiquette

March 17, 2019 by MassageJoy

If you have never had a massage before or are planning on getting your first massage, you might have several questions about massage etiquette rules that you should follow. In fact, some of your questions might make you feel embarrassed, however, I can assure you that most people have had similar questions regarding massage etiquette ...

Senior Massage Techniques

March 16, 2019 by MassageJoy

We all have family members who are over 65 and performing senior or geriatric massage can be one of the most rewarding experiences. You are not only able to build a strong bond with the seniors but also learn about their life experiences in a comfortable and trusting situation. So, what are the senior massage ...

Massage For Stress

March 15, 2019 by MassageJoy

Stress is a growing concern in today’s society. A recent survey found that 37% of British residents feel stressed at-least one day per week. In our own customer surveys, overcoming stress was the number 1 reason our customers sought to get massages. So the general population intuitively knows that massage can help relieve stress. So, ...

Is Massage Good For Insomnia?

March 14, 2019 by MassageJoy

Insomnia is by far the most common sleep specific disorder. In fact, sleep statistics tell us that 30% of adults have reported short term sleep disorders and 10% of adults have reported chronic insomnia. Given a large number of people suffer from Insomnia, especially in a city like London, we at MassageJoy do get almost ...

Massage For Jet Lag

March 13, 2019 by MassageJoy

One of the most common requests I see in our customer support chat transcripts is travelers complaining about jet lag and asking if a massage can help them. The topic of massage for jet lag is so commonly encountered by us that I am writing this article to give you all the information you might ...

7 Partner Massage Techniques to Try Today

February 10, 2019 by MassageJoy

Massaging your partner and receiving a massage from your partner is a great way to get to know each other on a deeper level. Partner massage increases physical and emotional intimacy and is an intimate bonding experience. Knowing basic partner massage techniques is an essential skill that will pay off dividends in your relationship. So ...

Can Scalp Massage Cause Hair Loss?

February 8, 2019 by MassageJoy

When you find clumps of hair coming off after a scalp massage or after brushing your hair and bald patches begin to appear, you have a serious hair loss problem. You might begin to wonder if all the stretching of your scalp and the vigorous rubbing during a scalp massage is to blame. I asked ...

5 Essential Precautions for Baby Massage

February 3, 2019 by MassageJoy

A baby massage is usually performed by a parent and it is crucial to know the precautions to take when massaging a baby. Parents don’t typically bring their baby in for a professional massage because you never know if the baby will accept the massage from a stranger! I asked our expert massage therapists about ...

Where to Massage for Knee Pain

January 31, 2019 by MassageJoy

Massage is the quickest way to deal with knee pain and often leads to quick pain relief. I asked our licensed and professional massage therapists for their advice on where and how to massage for knee pain. Their advice will be helpful to anyone suffering from knee pain or anyone wanting to help their loved ...

What is the Best Massage for Period Pain

January 30, 2019 by MassageJoy

Period pain can be debilitating and is just one of the many symptoms of PMS affecting women. I reached out to our certified and licensed massage therapists to get their advice on how massage can help with period pain and menstrual cramps. So what is the best massage for period pain? Aromatherapy massage using essential ...

The Importance of Sports Massage

December 16, 2018 by MassageJoy

Sports massage is a therapeutic massage treatment geared towards athletes. Repetitive strenuous activity and training can negatively impact the soft tissue and sports massage can help to not only alleviate the aches and pains from training, but also help rejuvenate the muscle tissue and prevent injury   Sports Massage   What is Sports Massage ? ...

Benefits of & safety tips during a Pregnancy Massage

December 6, 2018 by MassageJoy

Pregnancy massage is designed for pregnant women and the techniques and strokes used have been designed to ensure the well-being and comfort of both the mother and the unborn child. Pregnancy massage is usually performed on a special cushion by a massage therapist who has specific qualifications in pregnancy massage   Pregnancy Massage   Can ...

Can Massage Benefit babies and Children

December 5, 2018 by MassageJoy

Baby massage is a unique modality of massage therapy where gentle and light strokes are used to massage infants and babies using a light oil spread over the body. The main aim is to replicate the general massage therapy techniques using gentle strokes to help improve the physical and emotional well-being of babies   Baby ...

10 Things a Reflexology Therapist Instantly Knows About You

October 3, 2018 by MassageJoy

Reflexology is certainly not new, some researchers have traced its roots far back into ancient China and Egypt. Not long after the turn of the century it gained in popularity under the name Zone Therapy. Since then it has been proven time and again in practice and in medical research.   The nerve endings in ...

Back Massage To Relieve Back Pain

September 16, 2018 by MassageJoy

Back massage is specially designed to provide relief from back pain caused by weak abdominal muscles and bad posture. The massage therapist can use various techniques but focuses on the upper and lower back with the aim to slowly unwind the back muscles and release tension from the muscles surrounding the vertebrae At MassageJoy we ...

Untold Facts About Mobile Massage

August 12, 2018 by MassageJoy

Mobile massage refers to the concept where a massage therapist comes to your home, hotel or office for the session. Mobile massage has become popular because of its on-demand nature where you can get a massage anywhere, anytime, unlike a spa or massage parlour where making an appointment in advance is still the norm   ...