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Margaret Alfieri, Atlanta School of Massage Program Director and other leaders from ASM attended the American Massage Therapy Association, (AMTA) chapter meeting in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, November 19, 2014. They discussed the proposed amendment by the The Georgia Massage Licensing Board to limit the acceptance of certain energy and bodywork techniques as valid massage therapy modalities. If adopted, the Board would no longer accept continuing education in the modalities of structural integration, reflexology, movement practices, and energy practices.
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Life force is the energy within us that proves on the outside we are alive. It not only creates heat but also provides strength for our hearts, our mind, our spirit and soul.
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From my understanding these tribes had to fight for their rights and land and over time have come to some agreements. Now many of the children in this area are supported by the government to go to school in the city. Land is also being protected with government assistance.
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The Road to Learning Thai Massage Visit to a Thai Wellness Center is the sixth entree from The Diary of Leslie Giattina: The Road to Learning Thai Massage. Leslie Giattina is an Atlanta School of Massage graduate and instructor. She is studying abroad for two weeks at the Thai Massage School of Chang Mai. Subscribe to our blog and stay tuned […]
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Today we made our very own Krathong flower arrangements to float down the Ping River this evening in the Loi Krathong Festival. There are many honors and traditional beliefs as to why this is done. In ancient times it is said that this was to honor the Water Spirits.
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Thai traditional medicine re-gained recognition in 1977 when the World Health Organization encouraged the utilization of native medicinal plants in the major healthcare systems. Thai government then began supporting Thai Massage.
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Thai Massage energizes our chi, qi or life force, balances much of the hormonal aspects of our bodies, and increases flexibility while also releasing other soft tissues.
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Meditation to me is like a redirection of my mind and thoughts. It allows me time to realize what I can do better in my life and how I may help others to understand and do the same.
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There were many events in my life leading up to this trip which showed to me that I was manifesting what is correct for my life. So I worked furiously to achieve my goals to create the opportunity to go on this amazing life journey.
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I was discussing postural analysis and common postural dysfunctions with my students at Atlanta School of Massage last night, and at some point, someone asked if heels could affect one’s posture. Yes, wearing high heels – even wedges – on a regular basis can affect all kinds of other structures upstream, all the way to the head. A small tilt or angle down at the feet can expand into a much greater postural imbalance by the time you reach the head and neck.
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