Massage Professionals Update

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

The Power of Empathy in Massage Therapy

April 27th, 2012

There is an art as well as a science to the practice of massage therapy. It is this art that needs to be protected through the continued use of our intuition, empathy and respect. Those in the profession of massage therapy work very hard to get recognition and legitimacy from the medical profession, but there can be the danger of becoming too dissociated from our clients. Learn about the importance of empathy and balance in the therapeutic relationship.

What Therapists Should Know About Smoking and Lung Cancer

April 26th, 2012

Educating clients about the new research linking smoking cessation and lung cancer can help inspire smokers to quit for good.

Using Active Listening to Improve Your Practice

April 5th, 2012

Active, effective listening is important in your practice as you interact with clients. It can also help when you are being interviewed for a job, or if you are the employer interviewing job applicants. Active listening can help improve relationships with business partners, family members and friends. Learn how to improve your listening skills by following these eight simple tips.

Helping Pediatric Asthma with Massage

April 4th, 2012

Teaching parents to massage their asthmatic children is a great gift that any skilled practitioner can give.

Auth Method®: A Guide to Using Forearms

April 3rd, 2012

Are you ready to save your hands and wrists? Discover the benefits of practicing the Auth Method® of forearm massage.

Foot Health and Massage Therapy – It’s Not Just About Reflexology

March 14th, 2012

Our feet are what connect us to the earth on which we stand. They give us a sense of stability and provide us with mobility, helping to propel us forward and backward in space. Being able to walk is a major sign of growing as an individual. Once children begin to walk they no longer need to be carried by a parent and can begin to explore the world around them on their own. Getting a regular foot massage can help in maintaining good health and give attention to an often neglected part of the body.

Five Tips for When Clients Don’t Improve

March 13th, 2012

Do you know what to do when regular massage clients don’t seem to get the results they are after?

Helping Dysmenorrhea: Traditional and Auricular Acupressure

February 15th, 2012

Discover which acupressure points on the body and on the ear can relieve even the most severe menstrual cramp pain.

Using Massage Therapy to Ease Discomfort Caused by Cane Usage

February 14th, 2012

As the overall average age of human population increases and the baby boomers (those born between 1946-1964) reach their 60s, so too do the injuries and disabilities increase, necessitating the use of crutches, canes and walkers. Learning how to use them properly can help go a long way in reducing the associated muscle aches and pains.

Anatomy Review: Slow and Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers

January 24th, 2012

Without properly functioning muscles the human body would be unable to move. Muscles help to propel us through space, pump our blood, expand and contract our lungs and move nutrients through our body. One aspect of our skeletal muscles is responsible for athletic stamina. Learn about fast and slow twitch muscles, how they can determine whether you would be a better sprinter or marathoner – and the role of massage therapy.