Massage Professionals Update

Helping Dysmenorrhea: Traditional and Auricular Acupressure

February 15th, 2012

Discover which acupressure points on the body and on the ear can relieve even the most severe menstrual cramp pain.

Using Massage Therapy to Ease Discomfort Caused by Cane Usage

February 14th, 2012

As the overall average age of human population increases and the baby boomers (those born between 1946-1964) reach their 60s, so too do the injuries and disabilities increase, necessitating the use of crutches, canes and walkers. Learning how to use them properly can help go a long way in reducing the associated muscle aches and pains.

Seven Self-Care Tips for Clients with Neck Pain

February 13th, 2012

Using massage therapy to ease cervical pain is just one part of the path towards helping clients find freedom from neck pain.

Anatomy Review: Slow and Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers

January 24th, 2012

Without properly functioning muscles the human body would be unable to move. Muscles help to propel us through space, pump our blood, expand and contract our lungs and move nutrients through our body. One aspect of our skeletal muscles is responsible for athletic stamina. Learn about fast and slow twitch muscles, how they can determine whether you would be a better sprinter or marathoner – and the role of massage therapy.

Massage Therapy: A Knee Surgery Ally

January 23rd, 2012

Despite the popular practice of separating Western medicine from all other types of healing, arthroscopic knee surgery and massage therapy are ideal partners.

What Massage Therapists Should Know About Frostbite

December 29th, 2011

Because frostbitten areas should never be massaged or vigorously rubbed, massage therapists must be able to quickly recognize this winter menace.

A Bodyworker’s Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

December 27th, 2011

One out of every 10 American women has polycystic ovary syndrome. If all massage therapists knew how to recognize a potential case, what to suggest to affected clients and which modality to include in a session, the massage profession could make a big impact on this common condition.

Holiday Marketing Ideas for Your Massage Practice

December 5th, 2011

Since it is the time of year people want to give the ideal gift, don’t neglect massage therapy marketing during the holidays.

Communicating with Elders

December 1st, 2011

We are all getting older – there is no getting around it. As a massage therapist working on individuals with the aches and pains associated with those persons of a certain age, you need to know about effective communication with elders. It is important to understand when and, even if, there may be differences which need special skills.

An Introduction to Cupping for Massage Therapists

November 4th, 2011

One of the lesser known techniques used by massage therapists familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is cupping, an ancient and effective modality used to release adhesions and help remove toxins from the body. Learn more about the history of cupping and how it can enhance your massage practice.