Carla Golden Wellness | Posts About Massage Therapy

Below are posts about services I offer in my private massage practice. I hope you enjoy them.

What is Kriya Massage?

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Schedule a Kryia Essential Massage Session with Carla Golden, LMT In-Depth Definition: “Kriya” is an Indian Sanskrit word that means “spontaneous energy movement.” Kriya massage was developed in the 1970s by Kamala Renner, a holistic health practitioner and teacher, as well as the founder and CEO of DoveStar, a chain of schools of holistic technology. […]

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Carla Golden, LMT Certifications

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I graduated from the Dovestar Institute, School of Holistic Technology on Hilton Head Island, SC in June 2006. The same month I was licensed by NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) by passing the Board exam. My South Carolina Massage/Bodywork therapist License is #4866. In January 2007 I received certifications from the […]

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Ear Candling

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HISTORY  Ear candling originated in ancient civilizations of Atlantis, Lemuria, Mu, India, China, Tibet, Egypt, and Native American cultures thousands of years ago. All of these cultures utilized ear coning in healing, and  in spiritual purification. With the population on this earth increasing  in size, the consciousness of many healing arts are also expanding, and […]

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Massage Precautions

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Massage is NOT recommended for certain people: infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds immediately after surgery immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage pregnant women […]

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Prenatal & Postnatal Massage

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Prenatal Massage In normal, healthy pregnancies, massage has proved to be beneficial to both mother and unborn child. Properly applied massage can aid relaxation, benefit circulation, and soothe nerves. Prenatal massage is applied like any regular massage but in modified lying positions. Great care is taken to help the expectant mother find comfort during massage […]

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Conditions Generally Relieved by Massage

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Almost all healthy people occasionally have some physical condition that can be improved by massage. When relief is obtained, there is also a renewed sense of well-being. No matter how well a client may be, a good massage will leave that person feeling even better. The following conditions are frequently relieved by regular massage treatment, […]

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Psychological Effects of Massage

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The psychological effects of massage should not be underestimated. If the client feels healthier, invigorated, and more energetic, the massage has been worth the effort. People have regular massages as much for psychological as for physical benefit. Many people suffer from stress and find that massage promotes relaxation as it soothes away minor aches and […]

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Effects of Massage on the Circulatory Systems

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Full body massage procedures affect the quality and quantity of blood coursing through the circulatory system. With the increased flow of blood to the massaged area, better cellular nutrition and elimination are favored. The work of the heart is lessened due to the improvement in surface circulation. Under the influence of massage, the blood-making process […]

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