Massage Professionals Update

11 Wonderful Benefits of Animal Massage

September 30th, 2016

Discover the techniques used for animal massage, including all of the incredible benefits of administering massage to animals.

Massage Can Alleviate Sciatic Pain

September 19th, 2016

Massage therapy can help reduce sciatic pain, especially when it is the result of piriformis syndrome. Plus, find out which stretches and exercises you can demonstrate and suggest to your clients who are suffering from this debilitating condition.

Massage Therapy Helps Manage Symptoms of Anxiety

September 7th, 2016

Anxiety disorders create a downward spiral by causing, and being made worse by, sleep disturbances, muscle tension and pain. Massage therapy has been proven to improve sleep quality and quantity as well as reduce muscle tension and pain and, therefore, has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Benefits of Cupping You Wouldn’t Expect

August 12th, 2016

By now, everyone has seen pictures of Olympic athletes with dark circles on their backs and shoulders from cupping. But what exactly is it – and is it safe?

When Is Massage Appropriate for Shoulder Pain?

July 28th, 2016

Shoulder pain can have many causes, and the appropriateness of massage therapy, and the type of massage used as a treatment depends on the causes.

Beat the Heat: 7 Tips for Cool Summer Sessions

July 26th, 2016

Are your client sessions already starting to heat up to an uncomfortable level this summer? Here’s how to support the body’s cooling mechanisms without losing the assistance heat lends to therapeutic massage.

Massage Therapy for Neck Pain

July 1st, 2016

Learn how massage therapy can offer relief to those who are suffering with neck pain!

Aromatherapy for Emotional Balance

June 1st, 2016

Scents from essential oils have positive effects on the neuropsychological and autonomic functions of the brain, and can be used to influence emotion and mood, physical health and mental function.

Massage Improves Weak and Atrophied Muscle

May 5th, 2016

Muscle atrophy is more common than most people realize, especially in such a sedentary society. It is important to exercise daily to maintain muscle mass and strength, as well as flexibility. While massage therapy cannot directly build muscle, it can minimize pain and provide the optimum cellular circulation and nutrition to maintain the maximum tone and prevent atrophy as long as possible.

An Integrative Approach to Back Pain

April 15th, 2016

Discover the many causes of back pain, massage techniques that are best suited to reduce your client’s back pain, as well as which foods and exercise can aid in back pain relief.