Massage Professionals Update

Top 10 Massage Tools and Trends for 2024

December 27th, 2023

From self-care tools, to complementary certifications, to creating a specialty focus of one’s business – find out 10 fantastic ideas to add to your massage practice in 2024.

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Massage for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

October 23rd, 2023

Knee pain is a very common complaint in both adolescents and the elderly. Massage therapy is a crucial component of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that addresses this common complaint.

Fibromyalgia Part 2: Nine Massage Techniques

October 19th, 2023

Fibromyalgia sufferers know massage can be their most powerful ally if the therapist knows how to handle this painful syndrome. Read which techniques are the most helpful and what bodyworkers need to know when handling clients with fibromyalgia.

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Fibromyalgia Relief Aided by Releasing Fear

October 19th, 2023

Discover how massage therapists can help their clients with fibromyalgia break through chronic pain by addressing the practice of fear avoidance.

Emphasis on Breathing Helps Massage Clients in Pain

October 19th, 2023

Learn about research suggesting that chronic pain sufferers benefit from slowed breathing.

Fibromyalgia: Not Just the Patient Suffers

October 19th, 2023

Fibromyalgia has long been a misunderstood illness that affects not only those diagnosed with it, but their families as well. Massage therapy offers a proven treatment option for the patient, their family members and caretakers.

Maintaining Compassion for Fibromyalgia Clients

October 19th, 2023

Although skilled massage therapists can relieve fibromyalgia pain, a common practitioner pitfall can get in the way.

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Fibromyalgia Part 1: Fibromyalgia Relief with Massage

October 19th, 2023

Help your clients with fibromyalgia relieve their pain. Learn about this debilitating syndrome — and how massage therapists can impact their clients with fibromyalgia.

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The Elusive “Perfect” Massage

October 3rd, 2023

Discover the crucial quality for any designer massage that wishes to be truly universal.

How To Use Honey In A Massage

September 5th, 2023

September is National Honey Month, a time to honor both the healthy sweet treat and the busy bees that help produce our food by pollination. For centuries bees and honey have been connected with health and prosperity. Recently their populations have been challenged by man-made pesticides, genetically modified plants, pollution and other toxins. Protecting them is protecting humanity. Honey has many health benefits both as a food and when applied externally to the body. Read how honey can be used in massage and benefit both you and your clients.