Father’s Day Gift Certificate

Posted by mary on Jun 17, 2010

Surprise Dad with a gift certificate to Mary Barry Massage Therapy
- as rejuvenating as a mini-vacation

Our effective therapy and tranquil setting will melt his stress away.

Show him you care!

Call (508) 923 0044 today


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Massage and migraines

Posted by mary on Apr 15, 2010

Livestrong.com reports on the efficacy of massage to relieve migraine pain:


Migraine headaches can cause severe, debilitating pain. They can come on suddenly and may last a few hours or a few days. In severe cases they can impact your quality of life and ability to function normally. If you suffer from migraines, massage therapy may offer some relief. In fact, the University of Minnesota reports that massage therapy can be even more beneficial than acupuncture for migraines.


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Massage can aid bereavement

Posted by mary on Mar 29, 2010

In a study cited in Business Week:


“In this study, the hand or foot massage was done with slow strokes, light pressure and circling movements using oil lightly scented with citrus or hawthorn,” Cronfalk said. “The relatives were then encouraged to relax for a further 30 minutes.”

According to the study authors, after six to eight months of follow-up, 17 of the study participants had begun to move forward with their lives, although one continued to experience emotional difficulties because of another death in the family.

The study findings are published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.


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Happy St. Patricks Day

Posted by mary on Mar 9, 2010

My husband and kids totally admit that they got the idea of this from the Flat Iron Cafe. Help me make this joke backfire by coming in for a massage or buying a gift certificate for a loved one.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

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No Vacation, No Fret, Massage A New You

Posted by mary on Mar 8, 2010

No Vacation This Year – Don’t Fret!

Our unique hideaway – on your back doorstep – offers you an opportunity to have an exotic vacation at home, but without the cost. We offer a wide range of stress reducing massage styles that are aimed at erasing your stress and revealing a happier you. Here you can enjoy affordable luxury.

Let us take care of you. Get in touch with a “calmer you”

Take an hour for your self to experience that carefree vacation feeling. Unwind in our tranquil setting. Leave your work stress, economy stress, home-schedule stress and any other type of stress behind.

Our massages can alleviate back pain, headaches, fatigue, sore muscles leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

No long lines at airports or worries about full body security scans. Just call (508) 923 0044 today and discover a wonderful alternative to an expensive vacation.

You deserve it!

Mary Barry Massage Therapy
106 West Grove Street
Middleboro
(508) 923 0044
www.marybarry.com


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Lower back pain

Posted by mary on Feb 9, 2010

Beyond the relaxation, stress relief, and general feeling of well-being, massage can have benefits for lower back pain. Millions of Americans are plagued with this often debilitating injury. As this article says


A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that massage, as well as chiropractic work, offered equally beneficial results for low back pain as physical therapy and pain medication. By reviewing the results from three separate studies, researchers were also able to conclude that massage and spinal manipulation relieved pain better than acupuncture, other non-drug relaxation techniques, and a fake laser procedure.


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Massage and heart rate

Posted by mary on Feb 7, 2010

As reported by MSNBC, researchers have found an increased risk of heart disease for people with a resting heart rate over 70 beats per minute. Massage has been found to be effective in reducing resting heart rate:


Regular massages may soothe a rapid heartbeat. Relaxation techniques reduce your body’s production of adrenaline, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, stress hormones that rev up your heart in the face of danger, says Atman P. Shah, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA. A 2007 British study found that people who received an hour of reflexology treatment (a type of foot or hand massage) had rates that averaged almost 8 bpm lower than when they went without.


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Therapy May Relieve Breast Cancer Surgery Complication

Posted by mary on Jan 13, 2010

From Business Week:


A common complication of breast cancer surgery can be prevented or reduced if patients receive physical therapy, including massage and shoulder exercises, soon after their operation, a new study suggests.


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New massage therapy technique helping breast cancer patients

Posted by mary on Jan 6, 2010

This report from WNDU includes video:


Dr. Ronald Downs performs a lot of reconstructive surgery and says the psychological benefits are important, but there are side effects with reconstructive surgery.

“There’s a whole gamut of things these women are facing. They’re facing from the external standpoint, the trauma of the surgery,” said Dr. Downs. “All of these surgical approaches leave behind scar tissue and potential problems.”

And that’s where relief comes in for Tracy with the massage therapy protocol under study at the Centre.

“We know that massage is good for blood supply, we know it’s good for scar tissue, so if we can employ massage techniques in and around the reconstructive area, or even the donor site, we can expedite healing,” said Dr. Downs.


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Massage and eating disorders

Posted by mary on Jan 5, 2010

According to studies cited in the Massage Magazine article:



Massage therapy benefits people who suffer from eating disorders, including bulimia and anorexia. New research shows that 10 to 15 percent of North American females have maladaptive eating behaviors and attitudes. The new study is from the Université de Montréal and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, and is published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Previously, research by the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed that massaged bulimic patients experienced immediate reductions in anxiety and depression, and improvement on several other psychological and behavioral measures. Another TRI study showed that symptoms of anorexia nervosa were reduced by massage.


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