Massage Professionals Update

Is Hot Stone Massage Safe?

April 18th, 2014

There has been a growing concern over the safety of hot stone massage and whether it is worth the risk to the client to add heated stones to bodywork. National organizations are beginning to address the need for additional training for this modality, yet many therapists argue that it is not necessary. Here we address some of these concerns and explore what needs to happen to make hot stone massage safe for clients.

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.

Lower Extremity Injuries and Massage: The Foot and Ankle

January 7th, 2014

Human beings have evolved to stand tall and move forward all thanks to our feet. Our feet must be strong enough to withstand hundreds of pounds of weight without collapsing. Our feet work hard every day helping to transport our bodies from one place to another; a remarkable work of nature and evolution any engineer would be envious of. With so much responsibility though, also come the aches, pains, strains and sprains of overuse, accidental injury and just plain fatigue. Read about the anatomy of the foot and ankle and how massage therapy can ease those troubled tootsies.

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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.

Bring the Holidays Into Your Practice with Cinnamon Massage

December 11th, 2013

Nothing says “winter is here” quite as effectively as the luxurious scent of cinnamon. The smell conjures up everything from autumn leaves to fat, jolly snowmen. Cinnamon is commonly used in baked goods and hot drinks, but it can also be used in massage. Learn how cinnamon can be healing and helpful during this coming cold season.