Massage Professionals Update

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

September 23rd, 2008

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

September 22nd, 2008

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

September 15th, 2008

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

August 21st, 2008

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

Going Green: Eco-Friendly Massage

August 20th, 2008

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

July 22nd, 2008

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

July 21st, 2008

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

July 21st, 2008

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.

How to Integrate Spa Services Into Your Massage Practice

June 26th, 2008

These days, an increasing number of practicing massage therapists, wellness centers and spas offer massage services, and they are competing for similar clientele. The field of massage therapy is more competitive today than ever before. Massage therapists need to stand out from others if they want to enjoy continued success. Learn how you can cost-effectively integrate some unique and valuable aspects of the spa industry into your own private practice in order to attract new massage clients and to retain long-term ones.

Hot Stone Massage: Rock Differentiation

June 23rd, 2008

Choosing rocks for hot stone massage requires several levels of evaluation. While the stone’s composition is crucial to its performance in bodywork, there are other complexities that therapists practicing this modality must know.