Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has gathered acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion, immunity and oncology, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles for professional massage therapists and people living with liver disease.

Here are my most recent posts:

High-Risk Pregnancy: Massage Caution or Contraindication?

February 2nd, 2023

Women with high-risk pregnancies are often deprived of bodywork, even though they can benefit the most. Differentiation between a massage caution and massage contraindication will guide therapists with a desire to work with high-risk pregnant clients.

Pediatric Myofascial Release

February 2nd, 2023

Appropriate for kids of all ages, learn how myofascial release can improve many common childhood problems stemming from restrictions in the body’s elaborate web of connective tissue.

Helping Clients Help Their Colicky Infant

February 2nd, 2023

One out of every five babies cries uncontrollably. So understandably, the parents of these babies can use all the help they can get. Armed with four signature moves, massage therapists have many ways to help families dealing with infant colic.

Plantar Wart Detection for Bodyworkers

November 7th, 2019

Even if your clients don’t know what lurks on the undersides of their feet, discover why massage therapists must be able to recognize a potential case of plantar warts.

Using Massage to Address Heel Spurs

November 6th, 2019

Find out why massage therapists who are knowledgeable about heel spurs and their treatment are in an ideal position to help affected clients.

Why the Rescuer Archetype Harms Massage Therapists & Their Clients

July 22nd, 2019

Find out why massage therapists must carefully navigate the line between helping their clients and rescuing them.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy on Parkinson’s Disease

March 21st, 2018

In addition to its tragic impact on voluntary motor skills, Parkinson’s disease typically causes muscle stiffness and rigidity. Learn how bodywork can alleviate the symptoms of this increasingly common central nervous system disorder.

Beat the Heat: 7 Tips for Cool Summer Sessions

July 26th, 2016

Are your client sessions already starting to heat up to an uncomfortable level this summer? Here’s how to support the body’s cooling mechanisms without losing the assistance heat lends to therapeutic massage.

Leg Length Discrepancy Caused by the Quadratus Lumborum

January 13th, 2015

There can be many reasons for having one leg shorter than the other. Experienced as low back pain, one cause can be a tightened quadratus lumborum muscle. Luckily, this common pattern can be corrected with the appropriate application of neuromuscular therapy.

Guiding Clients to Edit Their Stories

December 29th, 2014

Gently encouraging certain clients to change how they tell their story of suffering can be the single most important step they take in their quest for improved health.