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The Power of Touch

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“The right kind (of touch) can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels, stimulate the hippocampus (an area of the brain that is central to memory), and drive the release of a host of hormones and neuropeptides that have been linked to positive and uplifting emotions. The...

How Yomassage is Changing the Massage Industry

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Massage therapists know how powerful manual massage therapy can be for the mental and physical body. The benefits not only come from muscle and fascia manipulation and relaxation, but there is also incredible power in the human touch. Although the benefits of massage are vast, people in the...

Massage and Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

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An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represents 6.7% of all U.S. adults. Nearly 50% of those diagnosed with depression also experience anxiety (NIMH, 2016). With the prevalence of depression and anxiety so high, it’s important to identify...