Swedish Massage Series: Intro

One thing that I find interesting is the popular reputation Swedish massage has for being a modality well suited for relaxation, but not much more. It’s interesting to me because I’ve always thought of it in therapeutic terms. Each Swedish stroke has a physiological effect which can have a very therapeutic benefit. How one applies and combines the various effects of these techniques during the course of a session determines the treatment’s overall effect on the body.

How does one determine whether a particular protocol is appropriate?

The answer is another question: Do the physiological effects of the techniques Read the rest of this entry »

Thinking Cap Day

Last Friday marked the end of the old term with a final exam in the morning. To liven up the mood, Tanya and I declared it “Thinking Cap Day”. I brought in some newspaper, and Tanya showed us how to form them to our heads to make hats! I’m a firm believer that anxiety is your worst enemy during a test. I’ve known students with an excellent understanding of material fail simply because Read the rest of this entry »