  There are many different types of massage-Swedish, Feldenkrais, Alexander Method, Rolf, Cranio-sacral, Shiatsu and more. There are national associations and states can regulate, license and certify practitioners. Find articles of interest and links here. We have also gathered information on other types of hands-on therapy. Please see below for the links and some articles. |
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| |  Two practitioners demonstrate, also Jin Shin Jyutsu | | | |  Information, a link |
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| |  Boost immune and body function | | | |  a link, also Jin shin and Shiatsu |
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| |  Good for cancer patients Massage Therapy studies/surveys Meaningful Relief: Experiences of Massage White Bld/Neutrophils Rise w/Massage Outcomes Therapeutic Massage:Hospitalized Pts Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training Cancer Treatment Programs Offering Massage (12/03) The Bowen Technique (Massage) An Oncology Massage Professional on Risk of Lymphedema 2nd Annual Oncology Massage Summit | | | |  Excerpts and a LINK |
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| |  Articles, Links, Studies Crisis of Breast Biopsy:Testing Reiki Intervention Reiki for Fibromyalgia Studied in Seattle Reflexology Helps Those with Cancer What is Reiki? | | | |  Nursing & Health Sciences, 6/03 |
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| |  Applied Nursing Research, 11/03 Effects of Footbathing on autonomic nerve & immune function | | | |  Information on a technique for healing |
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| |  Eur J Onc Nursing, 3/04 | | | |  LINK to Washington state-based "international mobile healing center, offering healing, channeling, and educational forums around the globe". |
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| |  LINK to organization for "the professional non-profit organization for Healing Touch. Setting standards for practice, administering certification, coordinating research & health care integration, & providing educational opportunities". | | | |  LINK - "dedicated to studying the effects of touch therapy. The TRIs have researched the effects of massage therapy at all stages of life, from newborns to senior citizens". |
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| |  LINK: "Massage Liability Insurance Group (MLIG) provides Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Students, & Massage Therapy Schools with Massage Liability Insurance, through various Massage Therapy insurance plans, Massage Marketing Materials, Massage Business Support, Massage News, & Massage Articles". | | | |  LINK:"The National Association of Complementary & Alternative Medicines provides cosmetologists insurance, yoga/dance instructors/teachers insurance, salon insurance, beauty shop insurance, fitness instructor insurance, esthetician insurance, & cosmetic insurance to CAM professionals. |
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