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All kinds of people receive bodywork, including those with personalities that might rub you the wrong way. By taking stock of yourself and following several helpful guidelines, you can prevent a challenging client from marring your day.
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A requisite for embarking on the career path of massage therapy is the innate desire to help people. While compassion is necessary to be a bodyworker, there is an important distinction between healthful and unhealthful compassion.
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Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, often linked to posture, stress, or strain. While massage therapy offers immediate relief, empowering clients with simple self-care strategies can prevent recurrence and support long-term comfort. Here are seven practical tips every client should know.
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While house calls, or outcalls as they are sometimes called, can be convenient for the client, they have the potential for being quite dangerous for the massage therapist.
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You probably have a few clients like this. They come in with all kinds of aches and pains and are sure they have something serious. Why? Because they researched their symptoms on the Internet, checked out various medical websites and ultimately self-diagnosed themselves as having some rare form of ailment. Read how cyberchondria is on the rise and how it may affect both you and your massage clients.
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Massage therapists carry so much during the holidays — not just the physical work, but the emotional weight clients bring into the room. This season can stretch your capacity in ways that aren’t always visible. These reflections offer a grounded, compassionate approach to protecting your energy, your body, and your business during the busiest time of year.
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Emotional release can surface unexpectedly in the treatment room, and even seasoned massage therapists can find themselves navigating moments that go far beyond muscle tension. This real‑life story offers a glimpse into what it looks like to hold space with compassion while staying grounded in professional boundaries.
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Bodyworkers who desire a long, successful and rewarding career must be able to recognize and undo these three, common, emotional pitfalls.
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The compassionate nature of many bodyworkers leaves them vulnerable to absorbing their client’s energy. Practicing these four steps – self-awareness, grounding, protection and cleansing – will help prevent emotional burnout.
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