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Yvonne completed her massage therapy training at the Cortiva Institute in Chicago in 2007. Following graduation, she earned certifications in prenatal and geriatric massage and became Board Certified with the NCBTMB in 2014. Early in her career, she worked primarily with amateur athletes—triathletes and runners, mostly—but now works mainly with issues related to disability. Yvonne has never gotten over the thrill of being able to help people feel better and loves exploring the many ways massage can improve our health.
Conventional wisdom says that a massage prior to a workout is a not good thing to do, but what does the research say?
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Most of a massage therapist’s training is focused on ensuring the client’s safety during treatment. However, the therapist’s safety must also be a priority.
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Discover the benefits of massage for those who have or had breast cancer. Learn which types of massage are most beneficial for work with cancer patients and survivors, and 6 contraindications to look for before starting treatment.
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While massage is generally considered a safe form of therapy, it is not entirely free of risks. In any discussion of negative effects resulting from massage, however, it’s important to distinguish between side effects and adverse events.
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Learn more about chair massage therapy, its 10 main benefits, plus 5 amazing reasons offering chair massage can be a valuable asset to your massage practice.
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Find out when massage isn’t appropriate because of the risks involved.
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Taking care of yourself, in body, mind and spirit, is the best way of ensuring that you will be able to give the best healing touch to your massage clients.
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Massage therapists are always looking for new ways to provide their clients with a better massage experience. Perhaps this quest has led you to consider offering massage with cannabidiol oil or cream for your clients. If so, there are a number of factors you’ll want to consider, ranging from potential benefits and risks, to questions of legality.
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The New Year is a time of renewal and new beginnings, which makes it a perfect time to imbue your massage practice with new life by adding fresh tools to your toolbox.
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Massage is an important adjunct to any exercise and diet plan. This information is a must share with any of your massage clients who are trying to reach their target weight.
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