Linda Fehrs, AAS, LMT is a freelance writer and massage therapy professional licensed by the New York State Department of Education. She is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists. Ms. Fehrs has actively practiced massage therapy in the Mid-Hudson Valley since 2002 with a focus on those with special needs, such as developmental and physical disabilities. She is a graduate of the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy as well as a former instructor at the school. Prior to becoming a massage therapist she was former managing editor of a weekly community newspaper and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Ms. Fehrs currently volunteers with the Red Cross, helping to educate others about emergency preparedness and disaster relief.
September is National Honey Month, a time to honor both the healthy sweet treat and the busy bees that help produce our food by pollination. For centuries bees and honey have been connected with health and prosperity. Recently their populations have been challenged by man-made pesticides, genetically modified plants, pollution and other toxins. Protecting them is protecting humanity. Honey has many health benefits both as a food and when applied externally to the body. Read how honey can be used in massage and benefit both you and your clients.
The human body contains many wonderful things. Most of them have been handed down genetically, from parent to child, and there is little we can do to change them. One such trait is called Morton’s Foot. Only about 20-30 percent of the world population has this attribute, where the second toe appears longer than the first. About 80 percent of those with Morton’s Foot suffer from chronic pain. Much of it is thought to derive from this relatively rare foot configuration. Learn how discomfort from Morton’s Foot can be eased using massage therapy.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey was published more than 20 years ago. Since then it has influenced many individuals who have successfully applied the habits to their own personal lives. See how these timeless principles can be used in any massage practice.
While massage therapy has gained greater acceptance in recent years with regard to its therapeutic value, one area still remains somewhat controversial. It is the field of massage for individuals with cancer. As time goes on though, the therapeutic value of oncology massage, or massage for those with cancer, is gaining recognition. Learn how the possible benefits of massage are currently being studied and used in oncology.
Human beings have evolved to stand tall and move forward all thanks to our feet. Our feet must be strong enough to withstand hundreds of pounds of weight without collapsing. Our feet work hard every day helping to transport our bodies from one place to another; a remarkable work of nature and evolution any engineer would be envious of. With so much responsibility though, also come the aches, pains, strains and sprains of overuse, accidental injury and just plain fatigue. Read about the anatomy of the foot and ankle and how massage therapy can ease those troubled tootsies.
Nothing says “winter is here” quite as effectively as the luxurious scent of cinnamon. The smell conjures up everything from autumn leaves to fat, jolly snowmen. Cinnamon is commonly used in baked goods and hot drinks, but it can also be used in massage. Learn how cinnamon can be healing and helpful during this coming cold season.
Massage therapy can be a tool for helping educate clients with regard to things like signs of skin cancer or other skin anomalies that may affect or reflect their overall health.
Approximately 30.3 million people in the United States have diabetes with 84.1 million adults having prediabetes – a whopping 33.9% of the US adult population! If left untreated it can be fatal. It is the seventh highest cause of death in the United States. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 422 million individuals with diabetes worldwide. Learn some important facts about diabetes and if massage might be helpful.
Every November 11th we observe Veterans Day. It is the day we put aside to honor those men and women who have chosen to serve the country by joining the military. Though the veteran population is small, these people make a big impact on our society. Many return to civilian life with physical wounds and ailments, as well as emotional scars, such as post traumatic stress. Massage therapists and other bodyworkers can join together with a healthcare team to bring veterans into the present, help them reconnect mind and body – and work towards a healthier future.
In the U.S. One in every four women will experience some form of domestic violence in her life. When calculated to yearly figures, the numbers show that approximately every 24 seconds a partner will have been abused. That means, by the time you finish reading this article, it is more than likely that 13 women and 2 men will have endured violence at the hand of an intimate partner. Learn the facts about domestic violence and how massage therapy may help.
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