Shane & Susan Epperly, Licensed Massage Therapists and Licensed Massage Therapy Instructors, host this weekly vlogging series on the practice and business of Clinical Massage Therapy. This series offers useful information for both massage clients and Massage Therapists alike.
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this episode of Tiger Lily Studios' Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Shane Epperly, L.M.T.I., C.M.T., C.F.T., discusses the use of contrast baths. This simple hydrotherapy technique can be employed to soothe sore hands, feet, elbows, and other body parts in between one's massage therapy sessions. Some of the techniques featured in this Home Remedies series may be contraindicated when certain conditions or circumstances are present. Please consult with your doct...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this episode of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Vlogging Series, Shane Epperly, L.M.T.I., C.M.T., C.F.T., talks about ice packs, and how they can serve as an easy, affordable stop-gap when you're in pain, but can't make it in to see your Massage Therapist for a while. This is the third installment in Susan & Shane's "Home Remedy" series of vlogs, which aim to educate both Massage Therapists and massage clients regarding ways in which clients can empo...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this edition of our Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Susan discusses the phenomenon known as a "Massage Hangover", and a few tips on what you can do to help avoid experiencing this. http://www.tigerlilystudios.com
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this episode of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Vlogging Series, Shane Epperly, L.M.T.I., C.M.T., C.F.T., talks about tennis balls, and how they can serve as an easy, affordable stop-gap when you're in pain, but can't make it in to see your Massage Therapist for a while. This is the first installment in Susan & Shane's "Home Remedy" series of vlogs, which aim to educate both Massage Therapists and massage clients regarding ways in which clients can e...
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http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this edition of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Shane Epperly, L.M.T.I., C.M.T, C.F.T., discusses the tool that Susan & Shane use in their clinic, called the "Deep Muscle Stimulator," or "D.M.S." The D.M.S. is incredibly effective in dissolving trigger points, softening and lengthening fascia, and relieving pain relatively quickly and comfortably. If you are a prospective client who is interested in how the D.M.S. might help you, or a f...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this episode of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Therapy Vlogging Series, Susan Epperly, B.A., L.M.T.I., C.M.T., explains what Trigger Point Therapy is and how she and Shane employ it to help their clients overcome aches, pains, and other bothersome symptoms. Susan also shares a little bit of Trigger Point Therapy's interesting origin & history, including the fact that it was developed by John F. Kennedy's personal physician, Janet Travell, MD. http:/...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com Though many still think of massage as an extravagant luxury, more & more people are beginning to realize that massage is actually an important component of a healthy lifestyle. In this episode of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Therapy Vlogging Series, Susan Epperly, B.A., L.M.T.I., C.M.T., talks about some strategies for overcoming the perception of massage as a luxury, and making regular massage sessions a priority in one's life. Susan offers some sug...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this edition of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Susan Epperly, B.A., L.M.T.I., C.M.T, shares some tips on how to combat post-massage soreness. Intense massage work, such as Deep Tissue Massage or Trigger Point Therapy, can often leave the recipient feeling relief from the muscular aches & pains that prompted them to seek massage in the first place, however these types of massage modalities can cause spot tenderness where trigger points ...
http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this episode of Susan & Shane Epperly's Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Susan Epperly, B.A., L.M.T.I., C.M.T., discusses the content of a slide show on back pain myths from WebMD.com. In reference to this slide show, Susan addresses the confusion that some clients may have regarding spinal manipulations, and whether such manipulations fall within the scope of practice of Massage Therapists. http://www.tigerlilystudios.com