Articles By: Steve Ibach

Steve is a medical massage therapist and fitness consultant. He is also president of Kala Group and owner of Hawaiian Experience Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.

Lomi Lomi massage: A sacred and sensual experience

Lomi Lomi massage: A sacred and sensual experience
Believed to have originated in the Hawaiian Islands Lomi Lomi massage is a form of full body massage that is unlike any other massage modality.  As a client receiving a Lomi Lomi massage the main difference you will notice is that the massage is performed on your entire body at once.  Unlike most other...
January 10th, 2010 | Featured, Types of Massage | Read More

Studies conclusively show massage therapy reduces stress

Studies conclusively show massage therapy reduces stress
Massage is clinically proven to reduce stress. Massage therapy is a proven, non invasive way to reduce chronic stress levels in the body.  Dozens of studies have shown the effectiveness of massage therapy in reducing stress and millions of people avail themselves to the services of massage therapists...
December 28th, 2009 | Featured, Medical Massage | Read More

Relaxation massages: Will they really relax your muscles?

Relaxation massages: Will they really relax your muscles?
Relaxation massages are a great way to reduce stress. You have been working hard for weeks and your body is screaming for some attention. What could be a better way to reward yourself then with a nice relaxation massage?  The answer to that question lies in understanding what exactly a relaxation massage...
December 26th, 2009 | Massage 101 | Read More

Use caution when purchasing electronic massage devices

Head Massage by a Massage Therapist Massage therapy certainly has many benefits and feels great on those sore and overworked muscles.  There is nothing quite like the relaxing feeling of a good massage given by a skilled therapist.  However, in a true sign of the times this ancient healing practice...
December 23rd, 2009 | Massage 101 | Read More

Top ten things massage therapists think about before and during massages

Top ten things massage therapists think about before and during massages
Have you ever wondered what your massage therapist may be thinking before and during massages?  Here is a little insight into some of the things that may be on our minds depending on how the day is going… 10. I think I turned the lights too low – what time is it? 9. This looks like it feels...
December 20th, 2009 | Lighter Side | Read More