Massage Professionals Update

Using Massage to Address Heel Spurs

November 6th, 2019

Find out why massage therapists who are knowledgeable about heel spurs and their treatment are in an ideal position to help affected clients.

Morton's Toe: One Little Bone, One Big Problem

Morton’s Foot: One Little Bone, One Big Problem

November 1st, 2019

The human body contains many wonderful things. Most of them have been handed down genetically, from parent to child, and there is little we can do to change them. One such trait is called Morton’s Foot. Only about 20-30 percent of the world population has this attribute, where the second toe appears longer than the first. About 80 percent of those with Morton’s Foot suffer from chronic pain. Much of it is thought to derive from this relatively rare foot configuration. Learn how discomfort from Morton’s Foot can be eased using massage therapy.

7 Massage Benefits for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

October 11th, 2019

Discover the benefits of massage for those who have or had breast cancer. Learn which types of massage are most beneficial for work with cancer patients and survivors, and 6 contraindications to look for before starting treatment.

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.

Rare But Potential Adverse Events Resulting from Massage

September 6th, 2019

While massage is generally considered a safe form of therapy, it is not entirely free of risks. In any discussion of negative effects resulting from massage, however, it’s important to distinguish between side effects and adverse events.

5 Reasons Why All Massage Therapists Should Know How to Do Chair Massage

August 22nd, 2019

Learn more about chair massage therapy, its 10 main benefits, plus 5 amazing reasons offering chair massage can be a valuable asset to your massage practice.

Dispelling Client and Therapist Fears of Working These 4 Sensitive Areas

August 2nd, 2019

The intention of this article is to help dispel fears, for both clients and massage therapists alike, on working 4 sensitive areas of the body, including the abdomen and gluteal region.

Why the Rescuer Archetype Harms Massage Therapists & Their Clients

July 22nd, 2019

Find out why massage therapists must carefully navigate the line between helping their clients and rescuing them.

What Massage Therapists Should Know When Working with Cerebral Palsy Patients

June 27th, 2019

Take an in-depth look at all there is to know about Cerebral Palsy (CP) – especially as it pertains to working with this population in your massage practice. PLUS: Jimmy Gialelis shares candid details from a personal interview, which provides massage therapists with a healthy perspective to recall when working with CP patients.

Finding Success As a Male Massage Therapist

June 5th, 2019

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, shares firsthand experience about the trials and challenges he faced – and how he overcame them – while trying to gain success as a male massage therapist in a female dominated field. Read on for the 7 personal lessons he shares with you.