Massage Professionals Update

Geriatric Massage – Part I

February 10th, 2009

There are currently more than 35 million Americans over the age of 65, and geriatric massage is one of the fastest growing specialties in the area of massage therapy. Discover eight specific medical issues you may encounter with this population – including skin ulcers, impaired hearing and chronic conditions – and how these issues may impact your massage sessions. In this exclusive 2-part article, you’ll also learn how you can help ease the aches and pains of our aging population.

11 Tips for Improving Office Air Quality

February 3rd, 2009

The quality of indoor air generally worsens in the wintertime. To provide a healthful, non-toxic breathing experience for you and your clients, make sure you know how to improve your office’s air quality.

Pain, Fatigue and Vitamin D Deficiency

February 3rd, 2009

Vitamin D has been called the sunshine vitamin. Our bodies naturally produce and synthesize it when exposed to ultraviolet-b (UVB) rays from the sun. Learn about this important vitamin and how the lack of it can affect the aches and pains your clients may be experiencing.

A Sign of the Times: Wii Causes Repetitive Motion Injuries

December 31st, 2008

Many think repetitive motion injuries occur during athletic training or on a computer’s keyboard. However, they are now common among Nintendo Wii players. By understanding the benefits and perils of Wii, massage therapists who can relieve repetitive motion injury pain can help an entirely new clientele

Good Cuts vs. Bad Cuts for the Budget-Minded Bodyworker

December 30th, 2008

Keeping your massage practice afloat during this economic crisis usually involves some creative budgeting. While cutting costs can be a good thing, make sure you don’t misstep by making the wrong cuts.

California Verifies Massage Therapy Legitimacy

December 30th, 2008

Although its lack of statewide licensing has historically impeded bodywork’s progress, the Golden State’s newly passed bill assures massage therapy’s rightful place in the professional health field.

Marketing Services in a Slow Economy

November 26th, 2008

The winter season often sees a decline in the scheduling of massages. Longtime clients get busy and new ones just don’t seem to appear. Hard economic times can be depressing and make you feel like you want to give it all up. Learn how one woman survived as a massage therapist during the Great Depression and how her skills can be applied to your own practice.

TCM, Cupping and Massage: Part III

November 25th, 2008

Before massage therapists add cupping to their menu of services, they must have a firm grasp of cupping’s cautions and contraindications. This is the final installment of this important 3-part article.

Four Alternative Therapies for Spinal Stenosis

November 24th, 2008

Neck and back pain seems to be the complaint most often heard from clients wanting to get a massage. Chronic neck pain is often caused by stenosis in the cervical vertebrae, which can, in turn, cause pressure on the spinal cord. In extreme cases surgery may be the answer, but in the early stages, or in the absence of major symptoms, alternative therapies have been shown to provide relief.

How Bodyworkers Can Identify a Pulled Hamstring

November 24th, 2008

Unless you are exclusively restricting a massage therapy practice to relaxation-based work, bodyworkers must know how to detect and evaluate a hamstring injury.