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'Massage therapy student' arrested for sexual assault in Hamilton

Police think there are more possible victims after a man claiming to be massage therapy student approached women offering a massage to complete his school volunteer hours. In one instance, he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman who believed him.
Nov 5, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime - 9 comments

Solving health problems with aroma therapy Special

At one time, aroma therapy and massage therapy were looked on as a luxury. Today that is changing as the healing benefits of these services are being acknowledged. Kalena Salon in Toronto is an organic salon that heals as it relaxes their clients.
Sep 22, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Health - 2 comments

Chinese Health Ministry Halts Electric Shock Therapy to Net Addicts

The Health Ministry of China has ended the practice of electric shock therapy for Internet addiction at a Linyi Mental Health Hospital.
Jul 14, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World - 1 comment

Baby's death after craniosacral therapy is being investigated

The Public Prosecutor in Arnhem has started a criminal investigation in the death of a baby who was treated by a craniosacral therapist.

Chinese Innovation: Massage Chair Made From Scrap

Lin Shuseng, 78, is a retired mechanic from Beijing, whose years of working in a car repair shop have paid off in “green” ways heretofore unexpected. He has made a massage chair purely out of scrap. Read on for more amazing details.
Apr 30, 2009 by  M Dee Dubroff in Lifestyle - 6 comments

Maggot therapy not a miracle cure after all?

Maggot therapy was thought to have miraculous healing properties, but more extensive testing now questions the claims. They do nothing to speed up healing or reduce MRSA infections in leg ulcers.

Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa, Laying On Of Hands Or Sex Business

Some would call Pastor John LaVoie's business a seedy massage parlor but the Arizona man says the woman at Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa offer comfort to their patrons by "laying on of hands."
Sep 30, 2008 by  KJ Mullins in Lifestyle - 3 comments

No more painful Dentist appointments-New Light therapy

A new Light Therapy might prevent painful sessions with your dentist, as scientists work on a therapy to beat plaque and fix tooth enamels, maybe with merely a small light on your toothbrush...
Jul 24, 2008 by  Aditi Chengappa in Health - 4 comments

Indentured Servitude In The Wealthy Man's Army: A Therapist's Point Of View

In an industry of psychotherapeutic providers where countless studies have shown clear evidence that the cost substantiates the benefit of therapy, an interesting syndrome exists. Wealthy clients "expect" premium service.
Jul 10, 2008 by  Nikki Weingartner in Lifestyle - 4 comments

Electroshock Therapy Used On Mentally Handicapped Children

Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Massachusetts has 250 mentally handicapped children who are divided between 38 group homes. One of the forms of punishment is electroshock therapy. It goes under the guise of 'behavior modification'.
Jun 23, 2008 by  Debra Myers in Crime - 20 comments

Gene therapy improves eyesight by replacing faulty gene

From progressively losing his eyesight to gaining better vision has taken Stephen Howarth a few months, and he doesn’t mind a bit. It’s certainly not wasted time. Gene therapy has taken another big step forward, against a truly grim medical condition.
Apr 28, 2008 by  Paul Wallis in Health - 5 comments

Nintendo Wii Reinforced as Therapeutic Aid

As the value of Nintendo’s Wii for physical therapy becomes increasingly recognized, another group has publicized its use of the system, this time to help improve motion for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and other conditions.
Feb 4, 2008 by  Nathalie Caron in Health - 2 comments

Scientists use helmet therapy to treat Alzheimer's

Researchers from England have developed a special helmet which can be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It delivers infrared beams which stimulate the growth of brain cells.
Jan 25, 2008 by  Chris V. Thangham in Health - 7 comments

Ledger's Massage Therapist Called Olsen Twin Before Dialling 911

The massage therapist that discovered Heath Ledger was not breathing called Mary Kate Olsen three times before dialing 911. She spent a total of nine minutes dialing the actress.
Jan 25, 2008 by  KJ Mullins in Entertainment

Hidden 'Ho-House' in Iowa City?

An Iowa City massage parlor may be offering more services than other parlors. One Univeristy of Iowa student dared to enter to find out the truth and tells his story in this exclusive report.
Nov 28, 2007 by  Preston Moore in Lifestyle - 9 comments

Teenage rape victims benefit from group therapy

Group therapy helps teenage girls who have been sexually assaulted or raped, the national psycho-trauma centre for children and youths of the Utrecht University Medical Centre in the central Netherlands said on Monday.
Oct 29, 2007 by  dpa news in Entertainment

Shock Therapy Still Used Today, Despite Ongoing Debate

While the thought of electroshock therapy brings to mind gritty images of torture from a distant past, the therapy is still being used today. Despite real side effects, the treatment is viewed as a life-safer by some.
Oct 19, 2007 by  Nathalie Caron in Health - 13 comments

Video monitoring improves therapy for sufferers of Parkinson's

Outpatients with Parkinson's Disease can benefit from a new, video-supported therapy which helps match their medication with their individual needs at home, according to the Berlin-based Professional Association of German Neurologists (BDN).
Sep 9, 2007 by  dpa news in Health

Now the good news: genetically altered cells relieve Alzheimer’s in mice

One of the most debilitating human diseases has just had a kick in the teeth from a new therapy. Alzheimer’s involves formation of plaques in the brain which interferes with memory and thinking.
Aug 31, 2007 by  Paul Wallis in Health - 1 comment

Don't Bite the Hand That May Save You

What do you do if you have a 6 1/2-foot anaconda with a rather large tumor near his vent (butt)? Why you just pack him up and take him for in for a bit of never before tried high-energy radiation therapy. Of course you have to knock him out first.
Jul 13, 2007 by  patxxoo in Health - 5 comments
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