Holiday Marketing Ideas for Your Massage Practice
Since it is the time of year people want to give the ideal gift, don’t neglect massage therapy marketing during the holidays.
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Since it is the time of year people want to give the ideal gift, don’t neglect massage therapy marketing during the holidays.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »If massage therapy is not helping relieve a client’s chronic pain, practitioners must consider the perpetuating factors.
Continue reading »Bodywork can help ease women’s hot flashes. However, massage therapists who incorporate mindfulness-based stress reduction training into their practice can give menopausal clients with this symptom an additional tool for hot flash relief.
Continue reading »Lower back pain is a common ailment often seen by massage therapists. It can also be one of the most difficult when it comes to determining the cause. Sacroiliac joint pain is frequently the culprit, especially in women who have been pregnant, individuals who have to sit for prolonged periods of time and in those who have unequal leg lengths. Learn more about the sacroiliac joint, what causes that aching back, as well as how to ease a client’s pain.
Continue reading »Clients reporting they are often short of breath must see a physician. If diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acupressure sessions can assist their medical treatment by improving their ability to breathe.
Continue reading »Due to the recent heavy rains, all bodyworkers should be aware of the hazards posed by mold and mildew – as well as how to prevent and get rid of these fungal nuisances.
Continue reading »Insurance companies are slow to recognize massage therapy as a reimbursable medical treatment. One of the exceptions is for massage after an automobile accident. Though there is extra paperwork involved, treating clients with soft tissue injury resulting from an accident can be rewarding in many ways.
Continue reading »While talking with clients during a massage session is normal, participating in gossip can be detrimental. To maintain professional ethics, massage therapists must learn to differentiate between friendly conversation and potentially harmful banter.
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