Massage Professionals Update

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

Three Emotional Traps Bodyworkers Can Fall Victim To

January 21st, 2013

Bodyworkers who desire a long, successful and rewarding career must be able to recognize and undo these three, common, emotional pitfalls.

Real Life Stories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

January 4th, 2013

“This was a challenging situation that required me to look beyond the money, the hour-long sessions, and the superficial things held in the body. I often wonder where this young man is today and if he and his counselors are more aware of alternative modalities for PTSD type scenarios.”

The Pregnant Massage Therapist

January 3rd, 2013

As a massage therapist you may occasionally work with pregnant clients, or they may be your main clientele. You know how to give them a prenatal massage and can give them advice and direction in conjunction with other healthcare providers. But when it comes to your own pregnancy – do you know what precautions to take in your practice?

Lesson From a Master

December 28th, 2012

A world-renowned healer describes a simple and effective way to grow your practice.

Real Life Stories: When a Client Wants You to Lie

December 7th, 2012

If a client asks you to submit a false or altered claim, always remember to ask yourself, “Is it worth losing my license, jail time and a hefty fine?” The answer should always be no!

Part 2: The Importance of the Hara in Massage Therapy – Using Your Hara

December 6th, 2012

Using the client’s Hara as an assessment tool for massage was discussed in Part 1 of this series. In Part 2, learn how using your own Hara during a massage session helps to increase effectiveness while reducing the stress on your own body.

Bodywork Bulletin: Six Common Weekend Warrior Ailments

December 5th, 2012

Bodyworkers are best prepared to help weekend warriors when familiar with these six common sports injuries.

Part 1: The Importance of the Hara in Massage Therapy – An Assessment Tool

November 7th, 2012

The Hara is perhaps considered the most important aspect of an effective Asian bodywork session, for both the giver and the receiver. The significance of it is usually learned when training in Zen Shiatsu. Discover where the Hara is located as well as how using and addressing the Hara can be effective with other types of bodywork.

7 Types of Headaches

November 5th, 2012

Headache pain is the most often reported type of pain in the U.S. Learn about some of the most common types of headache pain, and if massage can help to alleviate or reduce the frequency of this sometimes debilitating infirmity.

Helping Female Clients with Low Libido

October 31st, 2012

Within the context of a solid therapeutic relationship, low libido may be revealed by a client. Through education and bodywork, massage therapists have the ability to help clients conquer this common issue.