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Decreasing Edema with Active Isolated Stretching

by Joshua Morton, LMP, MAISS, MMLT and Susan Guttzeit, LMP, MAISS One main key to understanding how to reduce edema lies in stimulating the lymphatic and venous systems. Circulation needs to be restored to deeper tissues, adhesions released, and scarring reduced and realigned. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by utilizing muscle contractions and stretching to create a pushing and pulling force within the vessels. The repeated muscle contractions and stretching that occur using the Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method create exactly that - a gentle pumping action that promotes lymphatic and venous circulation. This action in turn reduces inflammation and edema. A…

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Sponsors Show Appreciation for AMTA-Nevada Members at June 3rd, 2013, Annual Meeting

At this year's 2013 AMTA-Nevada Chapter Annual Meeting, we're again playing Let's Play Monopoly! Participating in this email version of a classic game will help educate members and put members in touch with products and services from well-known and ever-supportive massage therapy and wellness industry Sponsors. Amongst this year's Sponsors and the prizes they are giving the members at the Annual Meeting during Let's Play Monopoly: Biofreeze:  Let's Play Monopoly Weekly Winner prizes Bon Vital:  goodie bags, 4oz coconut massage oils, 1-gallon fractionated coconut massage oil Books of Discovery:  Trail Guide to the Body -Andrew Biel: book w/ DVD; Quick Reference to TrPs; Ed.…

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October 12, 2012

Orthopedic Massage course in Las Vegas – Nov 10-11, 2012

The Center for Pain Management & James Waslaski, Author and International Lecturer Invite you to Attend  Our Upper Body Seminar in Las Vegas, NV Save $50.00 TODAY  on Las Vegas, NV  Upper Body Seminar  November 10-11, 2012  AMTA-NV MEMBERS  Pay $300.00 instead of $350 for this amazing class Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-893-8933 Class times are 8:00am-6:00pm Register Here for Discount    James Book IS the class manual for the five day intensive Testimonials Here's what people are saying about James Waslaski and his seminars! "James Waslaski's presentation skills and application of…

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2011 AMTA-NV Annual Convention & Education Event – report

July 27, 2011 - The AMTA Nevada Chapter held its annual 2011 State Convention for its members and the profession at the Gold Coast Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, to promote professional Education & Community for the massage therapy industry. Attending the 3-day Event were Nevada Chapter members, Massage Therapy Professionals, and Massage Therapy Students alike, taking advantage of the presentations and continuing education opportunities the Chapter facilitated with some networking events like lunch, networking, Student Day, and professional development in the area of Chapter member activities planned in the future through its Annual General Chapter Member Meeting. Classes…

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