Massage Professionals Update

The Ethics of Gossip for Massage Therapists

August 31st, 2011

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.

Why Therapists Teach Partner Pregnancy Massage

August 30th, 2011

While massaging a pregnant woman can be wonderfully therapeutic, teaching her partner how to perform pregnancy massage has holistic benefits far surpassing what you can offer directly.

Continuing Education Crucial for Massage License Renewal

August 11th, 2011

The excuses are familiar – you’re too busy; massage therapy is low-tech so there is no need to know more; you only do massage a few hours a week; you’re simply not interested; it costs too much. The reasons can go on and on. There is one reason, though, that trumps all the excuses – many jurisdictions and professional organizations require continuing education to renew a massage therapy license, certification and membership – and one state board cracked down by auditing every single licensed massage therapist. Are more states to follow?

Keeping a Massage Therapist’s Hands Germ-Free

August 10th, 2011

Reviewing the details of preventing the transmission of germs – and recognizing where mistakes are made – can help renew massage therapists’ pledge to properly cleanse their hands.

Statins and Massage Therapy

August 9th, 2011

As one of the most frequently prescribed medications, make certain you know what side effects statins cause and how to address them in a massage therapy practice.

Palliative vs. Hospice Care and Massage Therapy

July 26th, 2011

There is often confusion between the terms palliative and hospice care, with some people making the assumption that they are one and the same. While much of the actual care may be similar with regard to the caregiver, to the client there is at least one fundamental difference. Learn more about the differences and how massage therapy can help.

Massage Therapy’s Place in a Multi-Disciplinary Setting

July 22nd, 2011

Accompanying the rise in popularity of complementary and alternative medicine, there is a strengthening movement to include massage therapy in multi-disciplinary health arenas.

Bringing Massage Therapy into the Workplace

July 21st, 2011

In order to change the alarming statistics on stress and depression in the workplace, employers with foresight will be seeking solutions. Capable of easing stress and depression, the demand for bodyworkers who perform chair massage is likely to skyrocket.

Doubling Bodywork’s Effectiveness Against Osteoporosis

June 27th, 2011

Due to their bones’ fragility, many massage therapists are fearful of working on clients with osteoporosis. As long as the therapist uses a gentle touch, combining two bodywork techniques simultaneously addresses osteoporosis’ origin and its most prominent symptom.