Massage Professionals Update

Hypertension: Massage Indication or Contraindication?

January 18th, 2007

Being a responsible massage therapist often means combining information from various sources to arrive at an educated conclusion. In the case of treating a client with hypertension, choosing the best way to proceed can be tricky. While modern research touts its ability to reduce blood pressure, massage therapy is also one of the most commonly taught contraindications for hypertension.

Massage for Eye Health

January 17th, 2007

Stronger prescriptions and surgery are not the only options for improving eyesight. Learn how massage therapists with knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine can aid clients in their efforts to improve and support the health of their eyes.

9 Tips for Chapped Lips

January 5th, 2007

With the blustery, cold air of winter come chapped, peeling, sore lips. Whether you are trying to heal your own chapped lips, or your clients are asking for suggestion on healing theirs, learn more about the most popular remedies for common wintertime lip woes.

How Massage Can Help Your Clients Lose Weight

January 4th, 2007

Countless resolutions to lose weight accompany each New Year. See how your massage services can help clients start the new year feeling healthy and looking good.

Insurance Billing for the Massage Therapist

January 2nd, 2007

As scientific research continues to prove the value of massage therapy, an increasing number of insurance companies now cover massage therapy as an acceptable and billable therapeutic service. Here’s how to deal with insurance companies so you can expand your client base and increase the profitability of your practice.

Massage Therapy for HIV/AIDS

December 15th, 2006

The HIV epidemic requires all types of health care professionals to be educated in the methods of transmission and recommended methods for treatment. Learn what role a massage therapist can play in strengthening clients’ immune systems as well as treating symptoms of the disease.

How Countertransference Jeopardizes the Therapeutic Relationship

December 14th, 2006

Countertransference is one of the most frequently encountered challenges faced by massage therapists. Discover how to recognize the threat this situation poses to the client-practitioner relationship and how to address these feelings before they impact a session.

11 Reasons to Administer Prenatal Massage

November 24th, 2006

The changes expectant mothers endure as their bodies adjust to accommodate and sustain another life are enormous. From aiding circulation to balancing hormones, learn why prenatal massage is of great benefit to clients who are expecting.

Massage for Clients with Allergies

November 22nd, 2006

Whether it’s hayfever or dermatitis, these days many people suffer from allergies. Learn what bodywork techniques bolster immunity and reduce allergic symptom severity.

Massage and Bodywork to Reduce Fatigue and Build Your Practice

November 21st, 2006

Fatigue is the most frequently seen symptom in clinical practice. Learn how to implement a therapeutic protocol to support clients suffering from fatigue while enhancing the value of your services.