Massage Professionals Update

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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.

Foot Massage for Alleviating Hypertension

4 Non-Pharmacological Approaches for Alleviating Hypertension

February 12th, 2025

Learn about research that reveals four non-pharmacological approaches for effective hypertension management, including massage.

Assisting Massage Clients Experiencing Grief

January 13th, 2025

Learn more about how massage can be a valuable tool when it comes to alleviating the effects of grief, as well as the key components of a Grief Massage session.

10 Massage Trends for 2025

December 12th, 2024

As the massage therapy field evolves, there will be innovations and preferred new methods massage therapists may employ to service and care for clientele.

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Aromatherapy Complements Massage for Trauma

October 1st, 2024

Essential oils have proven medicinal properties and can amplify the effectiveness of massage therapy. Few medicines have the capability of positively affecting the body, mind and spirit as powerfully as essential oils. This capability makes aromatherapy a logical choice when treating the effects of trauma.

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Massage, Bodywork and Baker’s Cysts

September 12th, 2024

Learn more about a Baker’s cyst and its symptoms, as well as how massage therapy can assist in the relief from this sometimes uncomfortable condition. Also, find out which massage techniques should be incorporated into a session when a client has a Baker’s cyst, and why it is important for bodyworkers to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with a deep vein thrombosis.

Creating a Safe Environment for Neurodivergent Clients

September 9th, 2024

Learn what it means to be neurodivergent, how this can impact a massage therapist’s communication style with such clients, as well as any accommodations a therapist can make to ensure massage treatments feel safe and effective for neurodivergent clients.