Massage Professionals Update

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

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.

Three Types of Facial Pain and Massage Therapy

September 28th, 2012

Facial pain can be caused by several different pathologies. Knowing the cause of the pain is the first step in taking steps to ease or eliminate it. Learn about three types of facial pain and whether they can be helped with massage therapy or if they need more serious intervention.

The Often Overlooked Secret to a Therapist’s Success

September 26th, 2012

Find out why a massage therapist’s self-confidence forms the cornerstone of his or her practice.

Can Massage Therapy Reduce Headache Occurrence?

August 28th, 2012

Did you know there are approximately 200 kinds of headaches? The International Headache Society has listed them all but, to make it a bit easier, they have also broken them down into three main categories: Primary, Secondary and Cranial Neuralgia/Primary Facial Pain/Other. Learn about which ones can be helped by massage therapy and which may need a different kind of intervention.