Ethics The Stressed-Out Therapist Massage therapists have stress like everyone else; self-care is not selfish. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics Walking the Fine Line of Friendship and Therapist, Part 1 The proximity and interaction between client and MT can lead to a different interpretation by each. BY Cal Cates Read more
Technique What Makes a Massage Great? Embrace the repetition that’s at the heart of bodywork; then, reinvent each session depending on your client’s needs. BY David M. Lobenstine, LMT Read more
Technique Mobile Massage: Ambience Optimization Make a mobile massage session feel more tranquil by observing and adjusting sensory elements such as lighting, sound, and temperature. BY Michelle Roos Read more
Technique Fact or Friction Like it or not, friction is necessary to help connective tissue move, which can help muscles breathe a little easier. BY Allison Denney Read more
Ethics Advice May Be Contraindicated Avoid giving advice on personal problems and issues that may be out of your scope. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics Power in Collaboration Networking with providers outside your field can benefit your client treatment process and add to your repertoire of valuable resources and referrals. BY Cal Cates Read more
Technique Your Touch Reveals Your Mind While we in the profession often refer to the therapist-client relationship, we need to remember that the connection is primarily human to human. BY Douglas Nelson Read more
Technique Making Waves in Massage Therapy Working in a bioaquatic class brings a completely different somatic experience to clients and practitioners. And skills learned can translate to table work on land. BY Kate Mackinnon Read more
Self-Care Listen to the Messenger Returning to proper body positioning during your client’s massage sessions can relieve your pain. BY Cindy Williams Read more
Technique Pulling Scars from the Shadows Scarring can hide the depth of an injury. Start with assessment to better understand that depth. BY Allison Denney Read more
Ethics The Careless Therapist Carelessness can negatively impact your business and your reputation. BY Laura Allen Read more
