Anatomy

Learning about the core beyond the muscles can promote new ways of thinking about your hands-on work.

Our bodies comprise four tissue types: epithelial, muscle, nervous, and connective. Your massage strokes touch all of these.

Recent research indicates that massage therapists can help with ankle and wrist injuries by focusing on retinacula.

Understanding the anatomy of facial muscles can help you begin successful sessions with a grounding facial massage.

While our work often revolves around deeper tissues, special attention should be paid to the skin, the first responder to our touch.