massage therapy

Handheld percussion massage tools can be an effective way for massage therapists to enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of massage for themselves.

When we engage with each other, we have an incredible opportunity to teach and learn. Use language kindly, mindfully, and with a spirit of connection.

What we do and who we are as massage therapists needs to be more accurately reflected in massage therapy research.

By practicing using your whole body in every movement you make, your sessions will start to feel flowing and full of ease, rather than heavy and full of effort.

Finding new ways to press, squeeze, and glide can help reduce the repetitive-use injuries common for massage and bodywork practitioners. Consider experimenting with different combinations.

It’s important to understand the components and criteria that define what it means to demonstrate professionalism.

Practicing active listening fosters compassionate client relationships and equips you to more accurately respond to client needs.

Using a variety of tools can create complexity in your work and can help prevent injury.

Histories taught in bodywork courses need to consult professional historians to become broader and provide context and understanding, not just fact files.

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.

One of the challenges facing the profession today is how to appropriately credential practitioners for personal-care service and health-care service.

All businesses must comply with Title III of the ADA. There is also an ethical consideration—it is good and right to do everything we can to make massage accessible to everyone, and that includes people with disabilities.