Massage Professionals Update

Rare But Potential Adverse Events Resulting from Massage

While massage is generally considered a safe form of therapy, it is not entirely free of risks. In any discussion of negative effects resulting from massage, however, it’s important to distinguish between side effects and adverse events.

5 Reasons Why All Massage Therapists Should Know How to Do Chair Massage

Learn more about chair massage therapy, its 10 main benefits, plus 5 amazing reasons offering chair massage can be a valuable asset to your massage practice.

Dispelling Client and Therapist Fears of Working These 4 Sensitive Areas

The intention of this article is to help dispel fears, for both clients and massage therapists alike, on working 4 sensitive areas of the body, including the abdomen and gluteal region.

Why the Rescuer Archetype Harms Massage Therapists & Their Clients

Find out why massage therapists must carefully navigate the line between helping their clients and rescuing them.

What Massage Therapists Should Know When Working with Cerebral Palsy Patients

Take an in-depth look at all there is to know about Cerebral Palsy (CP) – especially as it pertains to working with this population in your massage practice. PLUS: Jimmy Gialelis shares candid details from a personal interview, which provides massage therapists with a healthy perspective to recall when working with CP patients.

Finding Success As a Male Massage Therapist

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, shares firsthand experience about the trials and challenges he faced – and how he overcame them – while trying to gain success as a male massage therapist in a female dominated field. Read on for the 7 personal lessons he shares with you.

13 Instances When Massage Should Be Avoided

Find out when massage isn’t appropriate because of the risks involved.

Massage and Touch Are a Necessity for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Find out more about cystic fibrosis (CF), including signs, symptoms and typical treatments, and why massage is a necessity in CF care and treatment.

How Massage Benefits Your Brain

Massage is classically known to stimulate serotonin and dopamine, enhance brain wave activity, improve sleep, and activate parasympathetic response. This article will explore the many ways massage and related bodywork facilitate better brain health.

Detoxifying Effects of Bodywork and Massage

Massage therapy has been touted for decades as an effective means to encouraging body systemic detoxification. The phrase “massage may detox the body” is a common claim made in the massage therapy and bodywork industry. This article will examine how massage may aid the body’s detoxification efforts.