Massage Professionals Update

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

How to Define the CE Hour: CEUs? CE Hours? CE Credits?

September 6th, 2007

The primary means used by massage therapy organizations to ensure the integrity and competence of its professional advancement is through continuing education. Learn about the terminology most commonly used by licensing organizations and boards governing the field of massage therapy and continuing education.

The Benefits of Exercise for Fibromyalgia: Tips to Share With Clients

August 23rd, 2007

As one of the more common chronic pain syndromes, massage therapists are likely to encounter and counsel clients with fibromyalgia. Find out more about the value exercise has for those with this debilitating condition as well as information you can share with clients who have turned to you for treatment.

Autistic Clients and the Value of Touch Therapy

August 22nd, 2007

A neurological disorder affecting normal brain function, autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The safe and nurturing touch of therapeutic massage is being used more and more frequently as an accepted and innovative complementary treatment for children and adults with autism. Learn how you can help in treating this challenging disorder.

Six Massage Techniques to Remove Scar Tissue

July 20th, 2007

The formation of scar tissue is the body’s natural response to injury. Learn about the long-term effects of scarring, plus the role massage therapy plays in improving a client’s recovery from a wound.

How Massage Eases Menopausal Symptoms

July 19th, 2007

A part of the normal aging process in women, menopause comes with many physical and emotional symptoms. While much of massage therapy’s benefits lie in a nurturing touch, discover how the appropriate application of certain bodywork methods can therapeutically ease the challenges of this monumental life change.

Benefits of Bodywork for Epileptic Clients

July 18th, 2007

Approximately 30 percent of those diagnosed with epilepsy cannot control the disorder through medication. Learn to identify this disorder’s symptoms and discover which types of bodywork have been shown to provide the greatest benefit to epileptic clients.

4 Critical Elements of Massage Therapy Protocol for Cancer Patients

June 29th, 2007

As massage therapy melds into mainstream America, more and more research is demonstrating how bodywork can positively affect the course of cancer. Discover preferred modalities, their benefits and risks, as well as critically important steps to take prior to addressing this disease in your practice.

Lighting Up Your Massage Practice

June 28th, 2007

Light intensity plays a significant role in creating a relaxing environment. Illuminate yourself on the principles of Feng Shui, the ancient art of design and learn what lighting works best for your massage space.

Nosebleeds 101

June 27th, 2007

Epistaxis, known more commonly as a nosebleed, can be a frightening experience. Learn why nosebleeds happen, when they require a physician’s consultation, and what you can do for clients who frequently experience them.

A Preferred Approach to Sciatica

May 22nd, 2007

The physical demands we place on our bodies daily can easily disrupt the delicate balance our spine struggles to maintain. At any given moment, an estimated 40 million Americans are experiencing sciatica caused by a herniated disk. Learn why bodyworkers practicing neuromuscular therapy are ideally suited to assess and provide relief to client’s with a herniated disc.