Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, BCTMB

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, is a national board certified clinical practitioner passionate about clients actualizing maximum health gains. A member of the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, he contributes to the Massage & Bodywork Licensure Exam as an exam item writer. He maintains a continuing education business, Advanced Massage Arts & Education, along with his private practice studio in Tempe, AZ.

Here are my most recent posts:

The 4th Trimester: Postnatal Massage Considerations

July 23rd, 2020

Postnatal massage is offered to women after giving birth. Find out the benefits of postnatal massage, its cautions and contraindications, as well as the necessity to be aware of Postpartum Depression with postnatal clients.

Being Aware of Client PTSD Acquisition

June 16th, 2020

Take a moment to consider the average person’s level of exposure to traumatic events in 2020. With the constant flood of information from social media and news outlets, the average person faced potentially constant exposure to news which gripped the nation in fear and could have triggered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Learn more about PTSD, including its signs and symptoms, as well as massage recommendations that can help PTSD clients.

The Benefit of Incorporating Breathwork Into Bodywork Sessions

May 19th, 2020

Discover how coaching a client through breathwork on the table can take your massage and bodywork session to a deeper level of relaxation.

Staying Safe During COVID-19

March 24th, 2020

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the massage therapy industry. Discover 7 tips you can use to help get through this very challenging time.

The Benefits of Incorporating Yoga Principles Into Massage Practice

March 12th, 2020

A massage therapist may benefit greatly from incorporating principles of yoga into their massage therapy practice. As physically demanding as our work may be, massage and bodywork may also be mentally and emotionally draining. Adding yoga principles into our daily lives and massage practice may ease the physical, mental and emotional demands of our work.

The Healing Power of Touch for Dogs

February 24th, 2020

Touch is such a powerful healing tool for humans – as well as dogs and other animals.

Top 10 Must Have Massage Tools for 2020

January 6th, 2020

Maintaining self-care tools and items to augment treatments will create competitive advantages for your business and provide more options for therapists to serve their clientele. Check out these top 10 must-have tools to continue to thrive in business!

Exploring Roles and Boundaries in a Massage Setting

December 18th, 2019

Understanding professional roles and boundaries in the massage & bodywork industry will help encourage proper communication with your clients as you meander through some of the challenges of operating a massage practice.

7 Holiday Marketing Tips for Massage Therapists

December 4th, 2019

The 30-day span from Thanksgiving to the New Year seems to quicken the pace of life and add responsibilities to everyone. Many people are trying to squeeze in four weeks of work into a two-week period for impending holiday vacation time. Stress levels can rise amongst most as pressures of gift-buying, family pleasing, travel arrangement, and party plans consume even more mental energy. This article will highlight seven tips on marketing one’s massage practice during this hectic time frame.

8 Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Treatments

September 25th, 2019

Manual approaches to aid lymphatic system efficiency have become a mainstay in hospitals and clinical settings to aid chronically ill patients. A wide range of patients may benefit from manual lymphatic treatments including oncology, autoimmune and other chronic disease patients. Discover the 8 main benefits of manual lymphatic treatments.