Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork by Kyong-Mi Dillard
It is very important to do your homework after your massage treatments, to continue healing or maintaining what your therapist has assisted you with. Sometimes, that includes having to massage yourself after your exercises and stretches. My personal physical therapist in Oregon used to have me hold a massage gun to my Iliotibial bands (IT […]
I was recently asked what I value most about my line of work. I enjoy positive feedback. When I worked in retail, I would say at least once a week, I’d have a disgruntled customer come to my line. The lines were too long, the prices were ridiculous, store was too messy, there aren’t enough […]
A lot of clients are confused about the difference between Deep Tissue Massage and a “deep pressure massage.” Deep Tissue Massage is a whole modality that is used to treat musculoskeletal issues such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slower, deep strokes that target your inner layers of muscles and […]
Shiatsu is one of my most favorite modalities to do. No oils or undress need to happen for a traditional Shiatsu. It’s traditionally done on the floor, but I mix it into my regular oil massages on the table. I feel like it is very vital for a massage treatment. What shiatsu is? Shiatsu is […]
As I transition back into massage therapy from my regular non-massage jobs I have taken on in other states, I have taken a Lomi Lomi course. It’s important for a serious massage therapist to update their technique periodically. The reason for the importance is if a therapist has the same routine every session, it becomes […]
Scope of practice is the range of techniques and practices a person can do in a job, that they are trained in. A lot of clients have asked things outside of my scope of practice as they don’t truly understand the difference between a chiropractor, a nurse, or a massage therapist. A chiropractor is a […]
One of the questions I always get during a massage (or even in casual talk in my personal life) is: How did you get into massage therapy? I was literally conceived in the industry. My mother used to be a “cleaning lady” for the massage school, California College of Physical Arts (CalCOPA), in Huntington Beach, […]
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