Massage Professionals Update

Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Therapeutic Touch

May 15th, 2008

Living with fibromyalgia often means having different kinds of pain on any given day. Because gentle, energetic bodywork is occasionally called for with fibromyalgia, practitioners who can include Therapeutic Touch have an advantage when working with this chronic pain syndrome.

How to Avoid Dry Skin from Frequent Hand Washing

May 14th, 2008

Washing your hands before and after every massage client is hygienically necessary, yet doing so typically dries out the skin of healthcare providers. By implementing these five solutions for keeping their hands healthy, massage therapists can avoid the sore and irritable skin damage attributed to frequent hand washing.

3 Bodywork Techniques Ideal for Spring Cleaning

April 14th, 2008

Spring has finally rolled around, and the first thing that may come to mind is cleaning your home from top to bottom. Spring also happens to be the best time of year to get rid of the toxins in your body – learn which three massage techniques are especially suited for this task.

Massage Therapists Beware: Drug and Citrus Caution

April 10th, 2008

When combined with grapefruit, the side effects of certain medications can intensify. Since these side effects may impact massage therapy, practitioners knowing about this potential are especially valuable to their clients.

2 Massage Therapy Methods for Scoliosis

April 9th, 2008

The principle goal of traditional scoliosis treatment is to reduce the progression of spine curvature. However, two techniques employed by bodyworkers can reduce some of the most frequent complaints of people with scoliosis.

Chromotherapy: A Fascinating Similarity to Polarity

April 8th, 2008

Polarity therapy has established itself as an effective system of alternative healthcare. Founded on similar physical concepts, adding chromotherapy to polarity-based bodywork is likely to enhance client results. What is chromotherapy?

How Antibiotics May Impact Bodywork

March 18th, 2008

Although frequently prescribed, many people do not realize the disturbing implications of antibiotic use. Discover several issues relating to antibiotics that all massage therapists should be aware of.

5 Tips for Combining Guided Imagery with Massage

March 18th, 2008

While people meditate in many different ways, guided imagery is a type of meditation massage therapists can successfully incorporate into their sessions. Learn how you can lead clients in a guided imagery meditation, helping to deepen their state of relaxation and increase the session’s therapeutic effectiveness.

Solutions and Sports Massage Techniques for Achilles Tendonitis

March 17th, 2008

Learn about ten commonly advised solutions you can discuss with clients suffering from acute or chronic Achilles tendonitis. Also, find out two specific sports massage techniques that can help repair this potentially crippling condition.