Massage Professionals Update

7 Massage Modalities to Reduce Anxiety and Depression

Explore which 7 massage modalities can help reduce anxiety and depression, and 3 keys to creating a calming environment for your client.

Do you work with the aging client population?

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.

Do you perform infant massage in your practice?

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.

Do you use a salt lamp in your massage sessions?

How to Stop a Thumb Injury Before it Starts

Learning to use techniques other than applying pressure to everything with your thumbs is critical for a long and healthy massage therapy career.

Massage Therapy Brings Relief from Whiplash Pain

Discover the 15 physical symptoms and 6 emotional symptoms of whiplash, as well as massage therapy’s role in successfully helping whiplash victims heal and recover.

Swimmers and Sports Massage Is a Winning Combination

Just like in any other sport, swimmers are prone to injury. Sports massage helps swimmers be healthy and strong, both mentally and physically, throughout the swimming season and beyond.

Massage Therapy Offers Effective Support for Clients with Lupus

In order to provide the best possible care for someone coping with lupus, massage therapists need to build connections with their client’s care providers. A well-coordinated plan of care can support a client with a chronic, autoimmune disease. Massage therapy can be a piece of the plan and make a difference in the life of someone with lupus.