Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has gathered acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion, immunity and oncology, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles for professional massage therapists and people living with liver disease.

Here are my most recent posts:

Unusual Massages Around the World – 3 Live Creature Treatments

May 6th, 2014

While not for the squeamish, discover which live creatures are utilized in signature massage treatments around the world.

Blue, Purple and White: Using These Colors for Bodywork

April 9th, 2014

Each color has a distinct wavelength, an energetic signature that can influence human beings. Accordingly, blue, purple and white each have their own vibration that an astute massage therapist can apply therapeutically.

Yellow and Green Have Valuable Therapeutic Effects

March 21st, 2014

Color therapy with yellow and/or green has applications that could benefit a substantial percentage of massage therapy clients.

Using Red and Orange Colors to Enhance a Massage

February 27th, 2014

The two longest wavelengths in the light spectrum have specific therapeutic actions that can benefit certain massage clients.

6 Tips for Bodyworkers to Prevent Bad Breath

February 14th, 2014

No matter how strong your business and massage skills are, having bad breath is likely to hurt your massage practice.

Chocolate Massage – The Perfect Valentine’s Gift

January 30th, 2014

Using the cacao bean as a Valentine’s Day massage therapy special could generate a positive buzz.

Brown glass essential oil bottle on a table beside stalks of lavender flowers

Essential Oils Ease Menstrual Cramps

January 6th, 2014

Find out why abdominal massage with aromatherapy could be the best option for relieving menstrual cramps.

Massage Therapy Helps Common Side Effect of Painkillers

December 12th, 2013

Discover why massage therapy is ideal for addressing the most prevalent side effect from medications dispensed within pain management settings.

Peripheral Artery Disease for Bodyworkers

October 10th, 2013

Affecting 8.5 million Americans, peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a vascular disease most healthcare professionals are likely to encounter. A circulation disorder where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, PAD typically affects the lower limbs causing leg pain when walking. Find out the signs and symptoms, risk factors, suggested lifestyle modifications, as well as how massage therapy can significantly reduce a sufferer’s symptoms.

Is Your Compassion for Clients Healthy?

September 6th, 2013

A requisite for embarking on the career path of massage therapy is the innate desire to help people. While compassion is necessary to be a bodyworker, there is an important distinction between healthful and unhealthful compassion.