Massage Professionals Update

You Have a Powerful Tool to Help People With Dementia

May 1st, 2007

Learn how a caring massage professional can help ease the fear and isolation and improve the well-being of those with dementia. Massage and bodywork can be powerful tools in helping people with this progressive loss of mental function.

How a Commonly Used Steroid Affects Massage

April 30th, 2007

As many massage therapists know, steroids are frequently relied upon to treat chronic pain. With the increased likelihood of seeing clients who have been prescribed these types of medications, it is important to learn about one of the most commonly used steroids for managing pain, its potential side effects and impact on massage.

Learn How to Unlock Tissue Memory

April 27th, 2007

The unexpressed trauma of past experiences stored in the musculature and connective tissue of our bodies creates tension, blocks circulation and can ultimately lead to pain and disease. Learn what you can do as a massage therapist to unlock and free clients of these tissue memories.

Contraception Poses Blood Clot Risk

March 22nd, 2007

Dislodging a blood clot represents one of the most potentially dangerous consequences of massage therapy. Learn how a client’s choice of contraception can affect massage and how to avoid a potentially risky situation.

Two Natural Topical Pain Relievers

March 20th, 2007

Chronic muscular pain is the number one complaint encountered by bodyworkers. Learn what two natural substances are considered to be superior pain-relievers by both the Western and complementary medical communities.

When Clients Have Body Odor

March 13th, 2007

Conventional wisdom suggests that perspiration is the cause of body odor. Perspiration is the body’s way of cooling off; a pea-sized bead of sweat can cool about one quart of blood by one degree Fahrenheit. Exposure to heat, physical activity … Continue reading →

How You Can Help Treat Menstrual Pain

February 21st, 2007

While your clients may not recognize the medical term dysmenorrhea, massage therapists are capable of reducing the pain it causes. Learn what modalities to use in helping those clients debilitated by menstrual cramps.

Benefits and Challenges of Working in a Spa

February 20th, 2007

As the spa industry continues to boom, a growing number of massage therapists are finding spas to be the source of their livelihoods. In order to cater to the needs of the public to rejuvenate, unwind and heal, spas are increasing in number. Discover the extra skills required to be successful in this unique work setting.

Valentine Blues Awareness for Bodyworkers

February 8th, 2007

People who are single or are in a less than desirable relationship may be prone to the newly coined term, “Valentine’s Day Blues”. Learn how the intimate nature of the massage profession may test the client/practitioner relationship during this unpredictable holiday.

Understanding Lymphedema

February 7th, 2007

Swelling is one of the client complaints frequently encountered by bodyworkers. With implications ranging from mild to severe, there is typically great confusion about the differentiation between swelling, edema and lymphedema. Learn how to distinguish lymphedema from other conditions and the unique massage techniques needed for effective treatment.