Massage Professionals Update

The latest news, articles and information related to massage therapy and techniques.

Massage Therapy Brings Relief from Whiplash Pain

July 2nd, 2018

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.

Massage for People Living with Cancer

May 4th, 2018

There is often the misconception that massage therapy is not appropriate for people living with cancer. However, modern day research shows us that this is an outdated belief. Massage can help clients who are living with cancer at various stages of their treatment and beyond. Across many situations, massage is not only safe, but beneficial at reducing the general discomforts of cancer, and combating the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Massage Therapy & Pediatric Asthma: Family Centered Care

April 11th, 2018

Pediatric massage is a successful treatment for building health and resilience in children and families living with asthma.

A Non-Pharmaceutical Approach for Helping an Aging Heart

March 26th, 2018

Simple, short, compassionate massage sessions, both given and received by the aging population, can make a significant difference in their heart health.

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.

6 Precautions to Take with HIV-Infected Clients

March 5th, 2018

If you are following standard universal precautions, you have nothing to fear from working with clients who may be infected with HIV. The fact is, we practice universal precautions because we can never know who does, or does not, have HIV, hepatitis, or other infectious viruses. By ensuring we practice universal precautions equally with all clients, we avoid the risks of becoming infected ourselves and of creating a situation where cross-infection between clients is possible.

Aromatherapy Massage Is Safe and Natural for Managing Pain

February 5th, 2018

Aromatherapy massage is a safe, natural approach for effectively managing pain. Discover which painful conditions it can offer relief for, the best essential oils you should use, as well as four safety considerations to keep in mind.

The Power Is in Your Hands: 3 Ways to Get More Clients

January 16th, 2018

As massage therapists, one of the most difficult aspects of our profession is handling the business side of …well…of the business! As a group, massage therapists tend to be more interested in the healing aspects of our work and far less interested in handling the day to day duties that must be taken care of in order to thrive as a business. While this is as it should be, leaving the business details unattended can really cause significant problems.

Sound Healing: 8 Health Benefits to Note

January 3rd, 2018

Sound healing as a modality is still in the early stages and is primarily used in the complementary and alternative healing arenas. In the massage therapy industry, we have long known that soft, relaxing music, chanting, and sounds can enhance the relaxation response we are seeking for our clients during the massage therapy session.

8 Must-Have Massage Tools for 2018

December 8th, 2017

As we approach the end of 2017 it is a great time to take a moment and see what new tools, trends, and techniques are popular in the massage industry.