Daily Archives: August 2009

Poison Ivy Precautions for Massage Therapists

August 18th, 2009

‘Tis the season for gardening, hiking and the eventual summertime bout of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. It seems like a no-brainer for massage therapists when it comes to treating a client. The basic precaution of not touching the area of a visible rash does indeed apply. But should a massage therapist be cautious beyond the mere visible indications of some sort of contact dermatitis? And, if all precautions fail, how do you deal with that itchy rash?

An Interview with Luana Halpern: Giving to Breast Cancer Survivors

August 17th, 2009

Designed the way healing really should be, this wellness center for breast cancer survivors delivers. This interview with the founder of the You Can Thrive! program will remind massage therapists why they began studying integrative medicine in the first place.

Aiding Memory: Bodywork and Beyond

August 12th, 2009

Despite the repeatedly proven association between increased circulation and improved health, many neglect how this relationship also affects memory. With this in mind, there are many ways to support a person’s ability to retain and remember information.

Assessing Myoclonus in a Massage Setting

August 11th, 2009

Massage therapists may be the first to witness their clients’ myoclonic symptoms. Bodyworkers able to differentiate between muscle spasms, harmless twitches and pathological body jerks will know when to refer their clients for a neurological evaluation.