Alejandro Zedillo Therapeutic Massage

23/06/2026

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Massage & Bodywork magazine, Summer 2026

21/03/2026

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Technique Massage for Aging Clients By Dawn Castiglione Caring for elderly clients requires the massage therapist to have a keen awareness, not only of the characteristics unique to the client but also of the various members of the client’s care team. Read more

14/12/2025

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Winter 2025.

18/09/2025

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19/08/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery suggests that a simple face and neck massage could help the brain stay cleaner and healthier. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have identified a network of tiny lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin in the face and neck of mice and monkeys. These vessels drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which removes harmful proteins such as beta-amyloid, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Previously, scientists believed these vessels were located deep in the neck, making them hard to stimulate. But with special dyes and a new type of anesthesia, they found them much closer to the surface. To test their function, the team created a small device that gently stroked the animals’ faces and necks. Just one minute of this massage boosted CSF flow by nearly three times, with older mice showing fluid movement similar to young mice.

Early tests in monkeys reveal similar promise, and researchers have even identified comparable vessels in human cadavers. While more studies are needed, including trials in Alzheimer’s models, this gentle, non-invasive method could one day help people reduce brain waste buildup, potentially slowing age-related decline and lowering disease risk.

25/06/2025

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A pair of feet walk up stairs on the cover of Massage & Bodywork magazine, the Summer 2025 issue.

24/05/2025

Still feeling stiff—even after stretching or using heat?
Have you ever wondered why, despite stretching and heat packs, your back pain persists? The science reveals a simple truth: most methods only touch the surface, while your persistent pain stems from deep muscle knots that require targeted intervention.

Why Massage Stands Apart

Research published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine shows that massage therapy significantly increases local blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles while removing metabolic waste that causes soreness. Unlike heat therapy, which only warms the surface, massage penetrates deep tissue, breaking up painful knots that heat alone can't reach.

The Nervous System Connection

Massage affects your nervous system in unique ways. Pressure receptors under your skin stimulate the vagus nerve, lowering stress hormones and promoting relaxation.

This helps the body shift out of “fight or flight” mode, bringing immediate comfort and lasting relief—explaining why massage feels so soothing when we’re stressed or overwhelmed.

A Comprehensive Approach

While massage delivers the most profound benefits, combining techniques enhances results:

Apply heat before massage to prepare muscles by increasing blood flow

Follow with gentle stretching to maintain muscle relaxation

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01/04/2025

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22/03/2025

Therapeutic Seniors Bodywork in SMA

Alejandro Zedillo Therapeutic/Seniors Massage/Bodywork

22/03/2025

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Alejandro Zedillo Therapeutic/Seniors Massage/Bodywork