Daily Archives: June 2010

Massage Stroke Review Part 3: Tapotement

June 24th, 2010

Tapotement is probably one of the most underused categories of massage techniques. Except in pre-event warm-up in sports massage where it is routinely used, it is often left out of massage sessions completely. Learn the basics of tapotement and how it can be an important inclusion in your massage therapy routine. This is the third installment of the Institute’s four-part series of informative articles about massage stroke review.

Five Common Concerns of a First Time Massage Client

June 23rd, 2010

Being in tune with a first time client’s apprehension about massage can immediately escalate his or her comfort level during the massage therapy session.

Bodyworker’s Pearl: The Jaw and Hip Connection

June 22nd, 2010

Backed by a variety of medical traditions that confirm the hip and jaw’s connectivity, learn how bodyworkers can confidently utilize this knowledge for clients affected by pain in one of these regions.