Massage Professionals Update

Diaphragm Strengthening for Neck & Shoulder Pain

June 27th, 2005

Clients that breathe by lifting their shoulders to their ears need more than a massage to relax their neck and shoulder muscles. Learn how to help them strengthen their diaphragm to change breathing patterns and relax their body.

Inspire Your Clients to Move That Body

June 27th, 2005

A slightly different perspective on exercise might be the impetus your client needs to leave inactivity behind. A massage therapist can be the ideal person to offer the encouragement and suggestions necessary to get his/her client active.

Chemical-Free Skin Care

June 10th, 2005

Products applied to the skin work their way into the body and affect our health. While some may be shocked at the thought of smearing rat poison all over their skin, they may be doing something very similar — and not even be aware of it.

Book Review: “Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client”

June 10th, 2005

This new book by Gayle MacDonald is a cultural reflection of massage therapy’s new role in modern medicine.

Massage: The Missing Link in Addiction Treatment

May 31st, 2005

eople in the early stages of addiction recovery often experience an uncomfortable gap between their body and mind. Therapeutic massage can bridge that gap, and is a powerful adjunct treatment in the addiction and recovery process.

A Smart Way to Practice: Cooperative Marketing

May 31st, 2005

A massage therapist can promote his/her practice in a myriad of ways. While word-of-mouth is the way most practitioners build their clientele, it is definitely not the most effective. At first glance, a joint marketing venture may sound like an intimidating concept, but it’s actually very simple and, even better, it’s cheap.

The New Food Pyramid Reflects a Growing Consciousness

May 31st, 2005

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finally abandoned the “one size fits all” theory of consumption. Combined with an emphasis on exercise, the new Food Pyramid has us heading in the right direction.

Proof that Laughing Does a Body Good

May 12th, 2005

Finally – scientific proof that laughter reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. University of Maryland medical researchers demonstrate that vasodilation, and its medical benefits, increase significantly following a good laugh.

The Epitome of ‘Practice What You Preach’ for Massage Therapists

May 12th, 2005

As massage therapists, we are familiar with what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. We recommend these applications all the time. But how easy is it to get caught in the hubbub of life, and ignore our own health? A massage therapist shares his story, and encourages us to stay conscious of our body and the environment that we function in.

Educate Your Clients About Electric Massagers

May 12th, 2005

Properly trained massage therapists know to avoid the carotid artery with direct, vigorous and/or repetitive massage. Handheld electric massagers are sold everyday to the public, and many of those customers don’t read the accompanying directions. Make sure your clients know about the danger of these products in the neck region.