Massage Professionals Update

Our Clients, Domestic Violence, the Healing Process, and You

As many as 9 million women a year, in the United States, suffer violence by her husband or partner. We can figure that is one every 9 seconds – more than all those injured in car accidents, mugging and rape, combined. Domestic violence is the major cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, and the primary cause of death among pregnant women. At least three out of five women in the U.S. will be battered by a domestic partner in their lifetime. Estimates indicate there are altogether as many as 28 million battered women in the U.S.

Learn how you, as a massage therapist, can become an integral part of the healing process.

A Whiplash Guide for Massage Therapists

Traditional use of cervical collars for whiplash injuries may discourage some from seeking complementary treatments, yet massage therapy can be extremely beneficial for this common neck injury. Discover three specific approaches that are particularly therapeutic for clients with whiplash injuries.

What Bodyworkers Must Know About Cirrhosis and the Stages of Liver Disease

Just knowing that cirrhosis makes someone ineligible for massage is insufficient. By comprehending the stages of liver disease and the scope of problems that can lead to cirrhosis, massage therapists can provide affected clients with a higher level of care.

How to Prepare When Disaster Strikes

In 2002, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared September to be National Emergency Preparedness month. Each year throughout the month, the Department works to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness. Learn the vital necessities one should have at a moment’s notice as well as one of the best ways to learn and practice emergency preparedness. As massage therapists and health care professionals, we can use our knowledge to help bring this awareness to our families and clients.

Tian Di: Enhance Your Skills with Cupping, Gua Sha and Bamboo Massage

Tian Di Bamboo Massage benefits clients and massage therapists alike. Learn more when you read this exclusive article. Discover how the combination of Bamboo Massage, Cupping and Gua Sha make for a complete and powerful Tian Di session and helps you improve session results with less physical labor.

Essential Oils for Digestive Ailments

Learn which essential oils used during a bodywork session can help alleviate many of the most common digestive complaints.

Going Green: Eco-Friendly Massage

With just a few simple changes, discover more tips on how massage therapists can take better care of the earth and their clients.

Buying a Massage Table: 6 Important Considerations

Acquiring a massage table is one of the most important (and expensive) purchases a massage therapist makes. They definitely want a massage table that will serve them and their clients well. Discover six essentials bodyworkers should consider before making this crucial decision and potentially large expenditure.

How to Practice Eco-Friendly Massage

More now than ever before, our cultural consciousness is shifting toward environmental protection. Find out how massage therapists can participate in treading lightly on the earth by incorporating several green suggestions into their practice.

A Practitioner’s Influence on Client’s Pain

With so many consumers living with chronic pain, massage therapists astutely study and practice techniques aimed toward pain relief. However, the most potent tool for helping a client overcome their pain resides in the therapist’s head – not in their hands.