Massage Professionals Update

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.

Photo of man lying supine on massage taken from above with therapists hands applied to back

Safety Risks for Clients….and Massage Therapists

November 19th, 2019

Most of a massage therapist’s training is focused on ensuring the client’s safety during treatment. However, the therapist’s safety must also be a priority.

Plantar Wart Detection for Bodyworkers

November 7th, 2019

Even if your clients don’t know what lurks on the undersides of their feet, discover why massage therapists must be able to recognize a potential case of plantar warts.

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.