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.

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

New report says reflexology is not a legitimate scientific treatment

Reflexology is not scientifically based / Shutterstock.com According to an abstract published on PubMed.gov today reflexology is said to have nothing in common with scientific naturopathic treatments.  The abstract goes on to say, “A host of alternative treatment methods are sold to us as reputable...
December 19th, 2009 | Massage 101 | Read More

Phoenix, Arizona area resident with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is helped with medical massage therapy

Phoenix, Arizona area resident with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is helped with medical massage therapy
Vet shows stretchy delicate skin on dog with Ehler-Danlos / Wikimedia Commons Medical massage therapy can be used effectively to reduce pain and increase quality of life in patients suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  EDS is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by joint pain...
December 18th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

How to identify the competitive advantages of your day spa or massage practice (part II)

How to identify the competitive advantages of your day spa or massage practice (part II)
Some day spas have a theme as part of their competitive advantage / Hawaiian Experience Spa As Massage Envy, Massage Heights, Hand and Stone, and others via for the cheap massage market, independents need to find and capitalize on their competitive advantage(s) before they disappear like so many massage...
December 17th, 2009 | Marketing | Read More