Massage Professionals Update

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How Massage Therapy Can Help

April 19th, 2022

Discover more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and why, in many cases, IBS responds well to a holistic approach – including massage therapy.

Research on the Efficacy of Energy Work

March 22nd, 2022

Find out about the research on the efficacy of energy work, reported benefits of energy work, and why it holds a significant place in the field of massage and bodywork.

Massage Therapy’s Impact on Increasing Blood Flow

February 22nd, 2022

Ask a massage therapist “What are some benefits of massage?” and within the first three responses will be “Increasing blood flow.”

Helping Massage Therapists Prepare for Tax Season

February 8th, 2022

Taxes can be overwhelming, but this article will simplify things for you! Take a look at the necessary forms and documents that massage therapists need to file this year.

Massage Tools & Trends for 2022

January 6th, 2022

Take a look at some of the best prehab exercise equipment, personal protective equipment, and top software and apps for massage therapists this year.

The Massage Therapy Licensure Compact Project

December 9th, 2021

Recently, a unique effort was undertaken to provide an alternate means towards achieving true national licensure and portability for the massage profession.

8 Alternative Treatments + Massage for Phantom Pain Phenomena

November 18th, 2021

Learn about phantom pain and phantom limb syndrome, as well as 9 alternative and complementary practices (including massage therapy) that can be used to reduce emotional distress from this phenomena.

Why You Should Pay Attention to the Ribs in Every Session

October 25th, 2021

There is a simple way that you can make the next massage you give—and every massage after that—more effective: spend five minutes working the rib cage.

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Chinese Scraping Method

September 27th, 2021

Discover the healing modality of Gua Sha and its traditional application. Learn about the many benefits of this Chinese scraping method that have been confirmed in research studies, as well as the author’s own findings during Gua Sha sessions in private practice.

Massage Techniques for Managing Dupuytren’s Contracture

August 25th, 2021

Learn more about Dupuytren’s Contracture, how massage can play a positive role in managing this difficult condition, as well as other important considerations.