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Carla L. Shen

Carla L. Shen, LMT, BCTMB, is a bodywork therapist at an athletic recovery studio, working primarily with distance runners and recreational competitors. A former track athlete, she previously provided soft tissue therapy for marathon runners and local sports clubs. Shen concentrates her practice on manual muscular recovery, heat modalities, and physical conditioning care.

What Is a Russian Massage and How Does It Work?
Are Hot Springs Healing? What the Science Says
What Is Facial Reflexology and How Does It Work?
What Is Reiki Massage Therapy and How Does It Work?
Whole Body Cryotherapy: Before and After What to Expect
Cold Shower Benefits for Your Body and Mind
What Does Hot Stone Massage Do to Your Body?
Why Does Red Light Therapy Work? The Science Explained
How to Do Red Light Therapy Correctly at Home
What Is Cryotherapy Good For: Benefits and Risks
What Is Red Light Therapy and How Does It Work?
What Is an ASMR Massage and How Does It Work?
What Is Cold Therapy and Does It Actually Work?
How Does Reflexology Work? What the Research Shows
What Is Cryotherapy? How Cold Triggers Healing
How to Do Cold Therapy at Home: 3 Simple Methods
Does Cupping Help Sore Muscles? What the Science Says
Does Red Light Therapy Help Sore Muscles?
What Is a Hydrotherapy Massage and How Does It Work?
What Does Hot Stone Therapy Do for the Body?
Is Hot Stone Massage Good for Muscle Tension?
What Does a Hot Stone Massage Do?
What Is Holistic Massage and How Does It Work?
Does a Sauna Help With Bloating?
Is Thai Massage Painful? The Truth About the Experience
What Is Thai Massage? History, Technique, and What to Expect
How to Massage the Body for Relaxation
How to Use an Acupressure Mat for Weight Loss
What Are the Toxins Released During Massage?
Is Mudding Good for You? The Science and Risks