Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, BCTMB

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, is a national board certified clinical practitioner passionate about clients actualizing maximum health gains. A member of the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, he contributes to the Massage & Bodywork Licensure Exam as an exam item writer. He maintains a continuing education business, Advanced Massage Arts & Education, along with his private practice studio in Tempe, AZ.

Here are my most recent posts:

Deep Tissue Massage: Benefits, Safe Practices and More

November 10th, 2020

Discover the top benefits, safe practices, and different interpretations of “deep tissue” massage.

5 Cranial Sacral Holds to Help Children with Digestive Issues

October 5th, 2020

Discover 5 cranial sacral holds to help alleviate digestive conditions common to infants and children.

Massage Therapy’s Impact on Blood Cholesterol Levels

September 10th, 2020

Can massage therapy aid in a reduction in harmful cholesterol levels in blood? This article examines massage research and explores the efficacy of massage therapy in this regard.

6 Questions to Consider in Ethical Decision Making

August 13th, 2020

No matter the dilemma, there are important questions for massage therapists to consider with ethical decision making. To remove emotion and provide clarity to any difficult situation, it is important to stop, breathe, and consider these 6 questions.

The 4th Trimester: Postnatal Massage Considerations

July 23rd, 2020

Postnatal massage is offered to women after giving birth. Find out the benefits of postnatal massage, its cautions and contraindications, as well as the necessity to be aware of Postpartum Depression with postnatal clients.

Being Aware of Client PTSD Acquisition

June 16th, 2020

Take a moment to consider the average person’s level of exposure to traumatic events in 2020. With the constant flood of information from social media and news outlets, the average person faced potentially constant exposure to news which gripped the nation in fear and could have triggered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Learn more about PTSD, including its signs and symptoms, as well as massage recommendations that can help PTSD clients.

The Benefit of Incorporating Breathwork Into Bodywork Sessions

May 19th, 2020

Discover how coaching a client through breathwork on the table can take your massage and bodywork session to a deeper level of relaxation.

Staying Safe During COVID-19

March 24th, 2020

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the massage therapy industry. Discover 7 tips you can use to help get through this very challenging time.

The Benefits of Incorporating Yoga Principles Into Massage Practice

March 12th, 2020

A massage therapist may benefit greatly from incorporating principles of yoga into their massage therapy practice. As physically demanding as our work may be, massage and bodywork may also be mentally and emotionally draining. Adding yoga principles into our daily lives and massage practice may ease the physical, mental and emotional demands of our work.