Technique

One of the more debilitating hand conditions is trigger finger or thumb. Trigger finger can be incapacitating and painful. It can also be the result of another systemic problem.

Each of us has a toolbox packed with assessments and techniques for treating clients with various pain complaints. Using clinical reasoning, we can evaluate these practices and apply them effectively. Put simply, clinical reasoning is the process by which a therapist interacts with a client.

Every session holds the promise of a lesson to be learned from every client encounter. One of the most powerful opportunities for deepening our understanding comes from the questions clients may ask.

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.

Ancient Thai medicinal herbs can be used to create hot compresses and integrated into massage and bodywork sessions. Specific recipes of Thai herbal therapies are effective in loosening tight muscles, increasing blood circulation, and relieving stress.