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Author David M. Lobenstein believes MTs can effect the most positive change for their clients when they feel good during the session.

Part two in this series from Ben Benjamin explores ways to communicate with clients and how to avoid violating client boundaries.

Have you ever noticed your fingers cramping or forearms slipping along the client’s skin when attempting to apply deep-tissue techniques? Here we'll deconstruct a few hand and forearm maneuvers.

One of the beautiful aspects of being a massage therapist is having the freedom to find your personal style in the delivery of your hands-on work.

Many times, mistakes on our part, such as sloppy draping, are made due to carelessness, without any conscious intent to do something unprofessional. Clients who don’t know us well may not know the difference between carelessness and intention.

Kinesiology tape uses medical-grade adhesive to create a microscopic space between the skin and the tissues underneath it, influencing the movement of fluids in the dermal and superficial fascia layers.

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.

To achieve repeat bookings, practitioners must (1) understand client goals, (2) deliver value for clients, and (3) design effective treatment plans.