May/June 2022

A heightened awareness of breath is essential for any type of massage or movement therapy. Helping and coaching clients to be aware of their breath through a session allows them to get the most out of their time on the table.

Attentive listening means being fully present, using all five senses, and coming from a place of wanting to authentically understand someone else. When a client feels heard, they feel more at ease and receptive, making a beneficial therapeutic connection more likely.

Though it may feel uncomfortable at first to receive feedback from a client, it is important to teach them that it’s not only OK, but encouraged to ensure they get the massage experience they’re seeking.

Taking a “learn something” approach to a client’s treatment reflects a true partnership between therapist and client, and creates the potential for constant personal and professional growth for both parties.

Joint mobility is important for the entire body, but perhaps even more so for the shoulder joint.

Some muscles tend to fire way more than we ask them to. And getting those spotlight hogs to step aside is a good chunk of what we do as bodyworkers.

Increased understanding of the biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint have led to a re-evaluation of traditional approaches to treating SI joint dysfunction.

Occupational and recreational activities can lead to cumulative trauma disorders: tissue damage resulting from repetitive demand over the course of time.

Approaching your sessions with a shift in your mindset around pain, including in the language you use, can help your clients embrace all aspects of themselves.