Massage Professionals Update

The Healing Power of Touch for Dogs

February 24th, 2020

Touch is such a powerful healing tool for humans – as well as dogs and other animals.

Is Getting a Massage Before a Workout a Bad Idea?

January 30th, 2020

Conventional wisdom says that a massage prior to a workout is a not good thing to do, but what does the research say?

Massage Therapy’s Loving Role in Heart Health

January 14th, 2020

Massage therapy has long been recognized as something that brings about a feeling of peace, tranquility and relaxation, and has been used by people for many years to reduce stress and anxiety. But can massage therapy really be part of a heart healthy lifestyle?

Top 10 Must Have Massage Tools for 2020

January 6th, 2020

Maintaining self-care tools and items to augment treatments will create competitive advantages for your business and provide more options for therapists to serve their clientele. Check out these top 10 must-have tools to continue to thrive in business!

Exploring Roles and Boundaries in a Massage Setting

December 18th, 2019

Understanding professional roles and boundaries in the massage & bodywork industry will help encourage proper communication with your clients as you meander through some of the challenges of operating a massage practice.

7 Holiday Marketing Tips for Massage Therapists

December 4th, 2019

The 30-day span from Thanksgiving to the New Year seems to quicken the pace of life and add responsibilities to everyone. Many people are trying to squeeze in four weeks of work into a two-week period for impending holiday vacation time. Stress levels can rise amongst most as pressures of gift-buying, family pleasing, travel arrangement, and party plans consume even more mental energy. This article will highlight seven tips on marketing one’s massage practice during this hectic time frame.

Photo of man lying supine on massage taken from above with therapists hands applied to back

Safety Risks for Clients….and Massage Therapists

November 19th, 2019

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.

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.

Morton's Toe: One Little Bone, One Big Problem

Morton’s Foot: One Little Bone, One Big Problem

November 1st, 2019

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.