Yvonne Zipter, LMT, BCTMB

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.

Here are my most recent posts:

13 Instances When Massage Should Be Avoided

Find out when massage isn’t appropriate because of the risks involved.

8 Self-Care Tips for Massage Therapists

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.

Should You Offer Massage with CBD Oil and CBD Cream?

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.

10 Must Have Massage Tools for 2019

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.

6 Ways Massage Therapy Supports Weight Loss Goals

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.

Music Is Medicine With No Side Effects

You may think that the music played during a massage is nothing more than a relaxing distraction from ambient noises such as sirens, loud conversations, or a grumbling belly. But music, whether in association with a massage or not, has the potential to help promote healing.