Massage bill could increase profession's legitimacy
Legitimate massage practitioners and their clients, devotees of therapeutic, not sleazy, touching are the intended beneficiaries of legislation that takes effect later this year. Senate Bill 731 from state Sen. Jenny Oropeza, (D-Long Beach), creates voluntary certification for massage practitioners. Many states require certification. California practitioners must follow a hodge-podge of laws ...

Workplace Creativity Activated by Reflexology, Chair Massage
During the current recession, small businesses turn to reflexology and aromatherapy, as part of chair massage treatments in the workplace, to help promote well-being and increase productivity. Scientific studies back the anecdotal evidence from stressful offices around the US. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1808344.htm

ACM graduates staffing area?s newest massage, wellness spa
Harmony Within Massage and Wellness Spa recently opened at 203 Greene Street.

There are many benefits to massage
Jeannine Di Pasquale used to be a skeptic. She thought massages were an indulgence of the wealthy. "I thought it was one of those things that people who had a lot of money did to pamper themselves," she said.

An attempt to legitimize the massage industry may blur the distinction between qualified therapists and sex workers
Both activities involve skin-to-skin contact, benefit from clean linens and evoke occasional groans of pleasure. Beyond that, Virginia Gwaltney resists the suggestion there's any link between massage and prostitution.

Unwind at Massage Des Moines
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When pets go to rehab
A clinic provides physical therapy for dogs, cats -- even a rabbit. The treatments look familiar to anyone who's undergone rehabilitation.

Ace Hotel and Swim Club to hold 2-day job fair
The new Ace Hotel and Swim Club will have a job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Named for a Quaker
Planning a getaway to Monterey or San Francisco? Think Sonoma Coast and the Russian River region for a serendipitous adventure into relaxation, beauty with great food and wine.

Westboro Tennis and Swim Club holding wellness expo this weekend
Westboro Tennis and Swim Club is hosting its fourth annual Local Business, Health and Wellness Expo Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Healthy 2009: Yoga retreat
Harry de Quetteville and Sarah Edworthy find alternative ways to burn off those extra Christmas calories at two very different fitness camps.

Like clockwork, the pursuit of fitness kicks off a new year
It's a time-honored tradition: Gain 10 pounds eating Halloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas-New Year's holiday fudge; then, on Jan. 1, resolve to lose 15 pounds. Scores of area residents took advantage of a crisp but dry winter day Sunday to get to work on their "get fit" new year's resolutions. East Sacramento's McKinley Park was bustling with activity. As families with young ...

Rob vs. The Reef: Corner Brook native preparing for epic swim
Corner Brook?s Rob Hutchings is planning to do something that?s never been done ? swim the entire length of the Australia?s Great Barrier Reef, a distance of 2,300 kilometres.

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-Raja and Hatha yoga classes begin today. All levels from gentle to advanced. Cost: $8 to $15 per class; first class is free. Plasha Yoga Studio, 10 E. Fifth St. Call 864-1114 for details or visit www.plashayoga.com for class schedule

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A Pain in the Neck (Masseur)
People always ask where I get my ideas. My wife thought of this one. Then she begged me for months to make it happen. I've rubbed people the wrong way all my life, but never as badly as when I play masseur.

Fido? He's in rehab -- for his knee (or is it his elbow?)
A Santa Monica clinic provides physical therapy for dogs, cats -- even a rabbit. The regimens and treatments look familiar to anyone who's undergone rehabilitation. They come in with arthritis, back pain, sore elbows. Some are recuperating from car accidents or surgery or just bad judgment (a leap off a balcony). Others are coping with the ravages of old age. The most common problem: a tear ...

Eagan City Council revokes license of massage parlor
Police officers allegedly discovered activity exceeding routine massages which has led the Eagan City Council to revoke the license of a local massage parlor.

Massage Provides Respite During the Busy Holiday Season
(ARA) - As Americans get into the full swing of the holiday season, massage therapy can be a winning addition to holiday planning and shopping lists.

Unanimous votes show Temecula City Council's harmony
No matter what the issue, Temecula's City Council almost always agrees. And no matter what the issue, Colton's council seldom does.