Massage Professionals Update

The latest news, articles and information related to massage therapy and techniques.

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.

Seven Massage Conclusion Tips

June 6th, 2012

While massage therapists customarily focus on enhancing therapeutic effectiveness, the importance of a session’s conclusion may be forgotten.

Helping Clients with Gout: During and After the Massage Session

June 4th, 2012

A solid understanding of gout will help practitioners make wise decisions when working with clients who have this notoriously painful condition.

Is Your Client’s Low Back Pain Caused by Weak Glutes?

May 17th, 2012

Massage therapists see many clients with lower back pain. It is important to know what might be causing that pain in order to develop a session that addresses the correct muscles and helps alleviate the pain.

Pump Up Your Profits with Products

May 16th, 2012

With today’s economic seesaw, we all need to find ways to stabilize our income. The profession of massage therapy is no exception. Learn how to make your business more profitable by bringing in a few retail products, while at the same time enhancing the experience of your clients. By providing an easy resource for the music you play during a session, essential oils and candles you use, among other things, you can provide your clients with a positive reminder of their massage experience.

Massage Therapy for Cardiovascular Health

May 14th, 2012

Discover why there are several reasons to include massage therapy into a plan for heart health.

Visualization to Grow Your Massage Practice

April 30th, 2012

As a complement to most business marketing techniques, imagining you have the massage practice you desire can harbor many rewards.

The Power of Empathy in Massage Therapy

April 27th, 2012

There is an art as well as a science to the practice of massage therapy. It is this art that needs to be protected through the continued use of our intuition, empathy and respect. Those in the profession of massage therapy work very hard to get recognition and legitimacy from the medical profession, but there can be the danger of becoming too dissociated from our clients. Learn about the importance of empathy and balance in the therapeutic relationship.