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Pediatric massage is a successful treatment for building health and resilience in children and families living with asthma.
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Simple, short, compassionate massage sessions, both given and received by the aging population, can make a significant difference in their heart health.
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If you are following standard universal precautions, you have nothing to fear from working with clients who may be infected with HIV. The fact is, we practice universal precautions because we can never know who does, or does not, have HIV, hepatitis, or other infectious viruses. By ensuring we practice universal precautions equally with all clients, we avoid the risks of becoming infected ourselves and of creating a situation where cross-infection between clients is possible.
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Aromatherapy massage is a safe, natural approach for effectively managing pain. Discover which painful conditions it can offer relief for, the best essential oils you should use, as well as four safety considerations to keep in mind.
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As massage therapists, one of the most difficult aspects of our profession is handling the business side of …well…of the business! As a group, massage therapists tend to be more interested in the healing aspects of our work and far less interested in handling the day to day duties that must be taken care of in order to thrive as a business. While this is as it should be, leaving the business details unattended can really cause significant problems.
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Sound healing as a modality is still in the early stages and is primarily used in the complementary and alternative healing arenas. In the massage therapy industry, we have long known that soft, relaxing music, chanting, and sounds can enhance the relaxation response we are seeking for our clients during the massage therapy session.
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As we approach the end of 2017 it is a great time to take a moment and see what new tools, trends, and techniques are popular in the massage industry.
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With Thanksgiving upon us, this is the perfect time to look at how gratitude can improve our state of mind, our health, and our lives. While talking about gratitude may not seem on the surface to have much to do with massage therapy, when we look deeper into it we can see how important it can be for the industry. Most massage therapists recognize that there is a significant energy component to our work, especially those who practice any type of energy based bodywork. This is important, because gratitude is like a warranty plan for our energy work. Practicing gratitude can help reduce burnout and can improve our relationships with our clients. Gratitude is also very good for business!
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Massage therapy is essential for people with diabetes, because it can improve symptoms of neuropathy, help reduce blood sugar, create better balance and foot flexibility, as well as improve circulation.
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While there is much to consider when providing massage to fibromyalgia sufferers, discover why massage therapy can be an excellent treatment option for this painful and debilitating condition.
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