Art of Touch

Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado's blog following alumni, faculty, current students and other's experience with the journey with the Art of Touch.

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MTIC's Technique of the Week demonstrating the healing art of touch:

JROM (Joint Range of Motion) for the Vertebrae

This technique improves translation and gliding motions of the vertebrae, provides the therapist tactile feedback regarding the spinal motion and helps locate areas of tension or sensitivity.  It also relieves tension around vertebral joints and muscles.  The therapist is Chris Grider, CMT.

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Our ongoing Technique of the Week video series demonstrating the healing art of touch:

Deep Tissue and NMT for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

This is a combined deep tissue massage and neuromuscular therapy (NMT) technique for locating & treating trigger points in the sternocleidomastoid or SCM muscle.  The therapist is Mischa Bradford, CMT.

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Massage is an integral part of a healthy athletic regimen.  Karly Howard is a Nike-sponsored charity runner and relates a bit of her experiences with massage in her training.

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The Technique of the Week demonstrating the healing art of touch:

Strolling Effleurage

This video shows a Strolling Effleurage stroke being applied to the arm, performed by Chris Grider, CMT. 

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MTIC's Technique of the Week demonstrating the healing art of touch:

Sun and Moon Effleurage

This video shows the Sun and Moon effleurage stroke being applied to the abdomen, performed by Chris Grider, CMT. 

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Our ongoing Technique of the Week video series showing the healing art of massage:

Deep Cross Fiber to Infraspinatus, performed by Mischa Bradford, CMT