Massage Professionals Update

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

Eight Summer Food Facts

July 6th, 2005

Healthy eating is the key to a healthy body. While that sounds right, opening the refrigerator door and staring at the contents may not necessarily lead you down the right path. Follow these eight dietary guidelines to optimize your health this summer.

Massage is the Future of Chronic Pain Treatment

June 27th, 2005

Following an April 2005 nationwide poll on pain, the prevalence of chronic pain has appeared in every major publication. Now that it is in the public’s awareness, a surge of interest in the treatment options for chronic pain has begun. Three massage methods are highlighted that can greatly increase the quality of life of someone afflicted with chronic pain.

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.