Massage Professionals Update

OMG – I Think I’ve Got It! Cyberchondria

August 30th, 2012

You probably have a few clients like this. They come in with all kinds of aches and pains and are sure they have something serious. Why? Because they researched their symptoms on the Internet, checked out various medical websites and ultimately self-diagnosed themselves as having some rare form of ailment. Read how cyberchondria is on the rise and how it may affect both you and your massage clients.

Can Massage Therapy Reduce Headache Occurrence?

August 28th, 2012

Did you know there are approximately 200 kinds of headaches? The International Headache Society has listed them all but, to make it a bit easier, they have also broken them down into three main categories: Primary, Secondary and Cranial Neuralgia/Primary Facial Pain/Other. Learn about which ones can be helped by massage therapy and which may need a different kind of intervention.

Sports Massage Is an Integral Part of the Olympics

August 6th, 2012

Sports massage therapists can be a part of Olympic history by helping world-class athletes excel.

When Massage Therapists Should Know About Ganglion Cysts

August 2nd, 2012

Extremely common on the wrist and hand, ganglion cysts are still somewhat of a mystery.

The Soft Sell Approach to Retail

August 1st, 2012

Have you ever been approached by a sales person who seems desperate and a little too eager to sell you a product? How does that make you feel? Learn about the soft sell approach to retail. It is a method that will keep both you and your massage clients happy.

Another Reason to Work with Pregnant Clients

July 30th, 2012

A study on a popular type of pain reliever gives pregnant women greater incentive to receive massage therapy.

The Business of Business – Beyond Bodywork

July 5th, 2012

Are you thinking about adding retail to your massage business? It can be a move that is not only helpful to you, but also to your client. Your profits will grow as you make it more convenient for them to purchase hard-to-come-by products that will also enhance their well-being and have them thinking of you between massage sessions.

HIV Report: Massage Therapy Bolsters an Impaired Immune System

July 3rd, 2012

Scientific evaluation of the body’s cellular response to massage therapy finds this modality can help the immune system defend against HIV.

Selling Products to Enhance Your Practice

June 8th, 2012

By selling products you are knowledgeable about and believe in, you can enhance not only the profits in your business, but also enhance your professional relationship with your clients by selling items that prolong the benefits of massage. Whether it is candles or oils, stretching tools or cold packs, there is something you can offer that will promote a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to sell products effectively and ethically in your practice.