Lavender Essential Oil

Getting down to essentials: Lavender Oil

Looking for something to help soothe the senses? Look no further than lavender.  The Romans added lavender to their bath water because of its calming and relaxing fragrance.  In fact, the Latin word for wash is lavare. Since those ancient times...

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Magazine reports research indicates that women who have upper-extremity pain and mobility issues following breast-cancer surgery experience significant improvements in these areas following weekly half-hour sessions of myofascial massage.

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An ingredient that stands test of time helps clients heal

An ingredient that stands test of time helps clients heal

At BIOTONE, we pride ourselves on using ingredients that truly stand the test of time.  One such ingredient is the herb Comfrey. The roots and leaves of the Comfrey plant have been used to treat damaged tissues and broken bones since ancient times.

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Five marketing trends influencing client decisions in 2019

Five marketing trends influencing client decisions in 2019

Just as trends in healthcare change from year to year, so do trends in marketing as companies and brands seek better ways to reach clients and prospects. Here are five trends in on and off-line marketing gleaned from across the web that you’ll want...

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Getting down to essentials: Eucalyptus Oil

Don’t let their cute looks fool you. Koalas may look all cuddly on the outside, but inside they are nothing short of steel when it comes to their diet. The tree-dwelling marsupial, which is closely related to the kangaroo - not the bear - complete with pouch...

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Magazine reports that a recent study found that there is a lack of integration when it comes to massage therapy and outpatient cancer care despite recommendations from the American Society of Clinical Oncology for the use of complementary...

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Hemp Seed Oil for massage treatments

Why hemp seed oil is a must have for clients

Hemp seed oil is having its hay day and for good reason.  To begin with, it’s rich in essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6, minerals and over a dozen vitamins, most notably vitamin E. Some even use it in place of fish oil for the omega 3...

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Well+Good Wellness Trends to watch in 2019

Well+Good Wellness Trends to watch in 2019

Each year, Well + Good, a news publication devoted to the wellness scene, publishes its top wellness trends.  Among the 14 trends Well+ Good predicts will drive wellness in 2019, here are some that may impact your spa or massage practice this year.

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Clients feeling down? Lift their spirits and ease sore muscles with Bergamot Essential Oil.

Are your clients in need of a lift?  Tea might be one antidote.  Of course, an uplifting massage is another. And if you want to combine the best of both words, offer clients a massage with Bergamot Essential Oil, which is used for flavoring the popular...

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

Duke University researchers found that that patients with arthritis in their knees experienced significant improvement in pain and mobility after undergoing a weekly, whole-body massage for two months. According to the announcement from Duke Health...

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Healthcare vs Wellness

Healthcare vs Wellness

Is it better to be considered a healthcare provider or a wellness practitioner? Does it matter?  There are so many of us who are committed to fitting into one category or the other.  There are others like myself who haven’t really cared and have moved in...

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industrial hemp

CBD gets boost from legalization of industrial hemp

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20 is a major step forward for the burgeoning cannabidiol (CBD) market. The bill legalizes industrial hemp, a variety of cannabis from which CBD can be extracted but does not produce mind-altering effects.

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