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Do you dream of a new career path in remedial massage therapy? Are you wanting to return to study in 2019 but are deterred by the cost of higher education and think you can’t afford it? Think again. There is help at hand with a VET Student Loan. This Australian Government initiative aims to help ... Read more

Eastern and Western civilisations have extolled the therapeutic benefits of touch for centuries. Dating back thousands of years, this practice and its benefits have been referred to in ancient writings from Europe to the Middle East and Asia. As one of the oldest health practices, touch as a healing method has been purported to relieve ... Read more

Plenty of Australians love a good massage. It’s relaxing, it’s stress relieving, and it’s a simple act of sheer pleasure. But while many of us may reserve the occasional massage for reducing sporting injuries or an indulgent session of pampering, there is a growing trend seen in workplaces with the rise of the corporate workplace ... Read more

In the midst of these icy months, the lure of a good workout is often outweighed by freezing temperatures, erratic forecasts and the fewer daylight hours that the great outdoors bring. So will you bite the bullet and take your exercise outside this winter? You decide!   Con: you won’t want to strip off Finding ... Read more

There’s no doubt that getting a massage is one of the most relaxing ways to release pain, discomfort and tension in the body and mind. With the increasing use of massage for sports, recreation, medical and allied health settings, there has been a greater demand for qualified and skilled massage therapists. From being an expert ... Read more

Choosing a career in fitness and personal training is a choice that’s rewarding and will give you a wide range of career opportunities. There are various areas you can choose to specialise in that could potentially take you across the globe, in a variety of roles, and gives the chance to change and grow your ... Read more

Yoga is excellent for your health no matter where you do it, but, sometimes, the best way to really engage the mind, body and spirit through some asanas is by taking taking your practice outdoors. For students taking fitness courses in Melbourne, there are several idyllic spots to set up a mat, stretch as the sun ... Read more

Playing relaxing and soothing music during massage therapy can significantly enhance results by reducing the client's pain and easing their tension. 

While there are many types of massage therapy, several specific massages can target pain points or pressure areas to relieve stress in dementia patients.