Daily Archives: March 2013

To Touch or Not to Touch – Should That Even Be a Question?

March 29th, 2013

America is a melting pot of various cultures, all of which bring their differences with regard to the appropriateness of touch. Some may be high touch, low touch and even no touch with regard to their tactile communication. Massage therapists who live and work in communities where there are diverse cultural norms need to be sensitive to these differences – by understanding and honoring them.

The Transition from Clinician to Healer

March 22nd, 2013

When bodyworkers obtain mastery of their profession, they are deemed a healer. Most bodyworkers strive for this aptitude level – however few know how to transition into this role.

Real Life Stories: Staying Safe During House Calls

March 6th, 2013

While house calls, or out calls as they are sometimes called, can be convenient for the client, they have the potential for being quite dangerous for the massage therapist.