Massage Professionals Update

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Educating the Public: Improving Public Perception of Massage Therapy

September 16th, 2025

Public perception of massage therapy has evolved, but misconceptions still exist. By educating the public, sharing research, and demonstrating professionalism, massage therapists can shift outdated views and highlight the true health and wellness benefits of their work.

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When Your Client Experiences a Healing Crisis

September 16th, 2025

Any person receiving bodywork can experience what is known in the industry as a “healing crisis”. Such an occurrence can be frightening, both for the client and for the therapist. Learn how to identify the symptoms of a healing crisis and what steps for prevention you can suggest to clients.

Male Ejaculation During Massage: A Guide for Therapists

August 18th, 2025

Although therapeutic massage triggers unintentional ejaculation in some men, embarrassment or fear of being inappropriate may prohibit a crucial dialogue between the massage therapist and client.

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A Common Male Physiological Response to Massage

August 17th, 2025

Erections during massage are common and normal, yet few people talk about them. Learning how to assess a client’s intentions and address this professionally is an important skill for massage therapists.

A Bodyworker’s Guide to Uterine Fibroids

July 22nd, 2025

Since they are so common in women of childbearing age, a review on uterine fibroids and the bodywork modality that is especially effective helps prepare massage therapists for encountering this condition.

14 Massage Contraindications: When to Avoid or Modify Treatment

July 18th, 2025

Massage therapists champion the many benefits of bodywork—from pain relief and improved circulation to enhanced mental wellness. But safe practice also means knowing when not to massage. In 2025, informed consent and nuanced clinical reasoning are more essential than ever. Below is a professional guide for assessing and modifying client care safely.

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Vagus Nerve: Anatomy, Function & Support

June 13th, 2025

This article explores the vagus nerve and related anatomy as it pertains to Polyvagal Theory. Originated by Dr. Stephen Porges, this theory identifies a biological order of human response that is active in our everyday experience.

What Clients are Seeking in 2025: Meeting Evolving Needs Through Massage Therapy

May 7th, 2025

As massage therapy continues to integrate into mainstream healthcare, the role of the massage therapist is evolving to meet a wider range of client needs. This article explores how therapists can support clients with complex health conditions, foster trust through active listening and empathy, and design effective treatment plans to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The Invention of Stress and 8 Ways to Ease It

April 9th, 2025

Massage therapists and their clients are familiar with the word stress as it relates to the modern lifestyle. But did you know that as a mind-body term, it did not exist until the 1930s? Read about how stress and the use of massage therapy to relieve it have grown together for more than 85 years.

6 Benefits of Massage & Bodywork for Clients with Thyroid Conditions

6 Benefits of Massage & Bodywork for Clients with Thyroid Disease

March 18th, 2025

Learn more about the signs & symptoms of a challenged thyroid, as well as 6 ways massage and bodywork play a beneficial role for patients with thyroid disease.