BodyLogic - articles and links

 

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Here we include articles written by our Clinic Director, Heather Furby, BodyLogic staff, and industry leaders. We also include current and archived newsletters as well as links to our certifying organizations and to other pertinent and valuable friends in health and healing.

BodyLogic Articles
Friends of BodyLogic
Other Interesting Articles
Organizational Links

 

BodyLogic Articles

• The Four-Body Model
• The BodyLogic Approach to the Physcial Body
• Self-Care to Break Down Scar Tissue
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• What is "Core"
• Shoulder Pain

Friends of BodyLogic

Massage Your Baby -

Other Interesting Articles

The Truth About Wii Fit and Weight Loss
Check out this article from Forbes.com discussing whether Wii Fit is a new era in video games or just another exercise fad that's bound to fade like all the rest. ...full article

Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain
The second North American Research Conference on Complementary & Integrative Medicine was held May 12–15, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cutting-edge presentations focused on topics in clinical massage therapy research, including chronic low back pain. ...full article

Massage Therapy for Pediatric Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimated 10,400 new cases of pediatric cancer were diagnosed in 2007. These children, especially those receiving chemotherapy and radiation, often experience adverse symptoms, including nausea, pain, anxiety, depression, weight loss and hair loss....Palliative care options such as massage therapy are gaining in popularity [as a treatment option]. ...full article

Glossery: Types of bodywork therapies and techniques
A list of many types of techniques and names of body-centered therapies compiles by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Organizational Links

Following are links to organizations through which we are currently certified for massage, bodywork and personal training. Please feel free to visit on the web to learn about the certifications.

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
“The mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.”

AMTA Consumer Guide
For references about choosing a therapist, types of massage, and how to get the most from a bodywork session, refer to the Consumer Guide on the AMTA website

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
“The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) was founded in 1992 to establish a certification program and uphold a national standard of excellence. Today, the organization continues its work, serving all those who are touched by the field of therapeutic massage and bodywork—consumers, practitioners, volunteers, educators, CE providers and legislators.”

National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
The NCSF works cooperatively with other allied health licensing and certification boards to provide continued education and network support.