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  1. Massage Heights Partners with American Cancer Society - 1/22/2012
    An international franchise-membership massage company this week announced it will serve as a national sponsor of the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation half-marathon and marathon training program. … Read More

  2. With Packaging, Less is More - 1/21/2012
    More massage therapists are adding a retail component to their practices—so it's important to know what consumers think about products. … Read More

  3. West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency to Require MTs to be Nationally Certified, Insured - 1/20/2012
    Currently, massage therapists may bill West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) when they provide massage to public employees. … Read More

  4. Massage Therapists are Needed at the Boston Marathon - 1/20/2012
    Back in 1897, John J. McDermott of New York ran faster than the 14 other contestants to win the first Boston Marathon. … Read More

  5. Massage Therapy Offered at New Cancer Center - 1/19/2012
    Massage therapy is one of the services offered to patients at The Cancer Support Center, which just opened in Arizona. … Read More

  6. Fibromyalgia Patients' Reduced Muscle Strength - 1/18/2012
    New research indicates patients with fibromyalgia have difficulty with activities of daily living, and also exhibit both reduced muscle strength and high incidence of reported falls. … Read More

  7. Research Supports Veterans Administration's Efforts to Increase Access to Massage and Other Complementary Therapies - 1/17/2012
    A recent survey of U.S. veterans indicates many veterans self-reported prior use and willingness to continue to use complementary medicine (CAM), which for this study included massage therapy, chiropractic, herbal medicines and acupuncture. … Read More

  8. Enter to Win a Gift Certificate from Massage Warehouse - 1/16/2012
    Massage Magazine Insurance Plus has announced a partnership with Massage Warehouse to offer three Facebook fans a chance to win $200 worth of gift certificates during the month of January. … Read More

  9. Learn to Eat Out and Maintain a Healthy Weight - 1/15/2012
    As a massage therapist, maintaining a healthy body weight, flexibility, stamina and overall good health are key components to a long career. So, what is a massage therapist to do when invited to a restaurant that serves big, high-calorie meals? … Read More

  10. Some Nurses Use Touch with Patients - 1/14/2012
    Massage therapy used to be a component of nursing care, but became a lost art in the mid-20th centrury. Today, of course, massage therapy is in use at many hospitals; yet some nurses still want to integrate touch therapies into their work with patients. … Read More

  11. Another Way to Decrease Stress: Dreaming - 1/13/2012
    People need dreams, there's as much nourishment in 'em as food, said novelist Dorothy Gilman—and now researchers have found there is truth in her sentiment. … Read More

  12. Islamic Protesters Demand Closure of Maldive Spas - 1/12/2012
    All spas in the Maldives are threatened with closure due to complaints from Islamic groups, according to numerous news reports. … Read More

  13. Are Massage Therapists Helpful in a Humble Way? - 1/11/2012
    Massage therapists are known to be, in general, empathetic, caring and concerned with helping their clients. According to new research, humble people are most helpful. … Read More

  14. The Shuffle Toward Obesity Continues - 1/10/2012
    Massage can help alleviate many health conditions—and obesity is no exception. Studies have found that stress reduction assists weight loss and also lessens social anxiety disorder in obese patients, and that massage may lead to healthier lifestyle choices. … Read More

  15. Knee Pain Common Among Women: Massage Can Help - 1/9/2012
    According to the American College of Rheumatology, more than 27 million Americans over age 25 suffer from osteoarthritis—a leading cause of disability worldwide—with pain being the most problematic symptom for patients. … Read More

  16. Association Promoted, Supported Massage Profession in 2011 - 1/8/2012
    One of the nation's largest massage associations this week released a recap of its top accomplishments in 2011. … Read More

  17. American Massage Conference Registration Opens - 1/7/2012
    Registration is now open for the American Massage Conference, which will feature continuing education and an exhibit hall. … Read More

  18. $10,000 Donated to Spa Foundation - 1/6/2012
    SpaFinder and the Global Spa Summit have each donated $5,000 to The International Spa Association Foundation. … Read More

  1. Washing Away Disease - 12/21/2011
    With holiday gatherings, New Year celebrations and constant travelling, hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent getting sick and spreading germs. Many illnesses, including the common cold, are spread by not washing hands properly with soap and water. According to statistics from the National Library of Medicine, the common cold accounts for approximately 22 million missed days of school and 20 million absences from work (which includes time away from work to care for sick children).

  2. Tart Cherry Juice Drinkers Gain Sleep Advantage - 12/12/2011
    Americans seeking a better night's sleep may need to look no further than tart cherry juice, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition. An international team of researchers found that when adults had two daily glasses of tart cherry juice, they slept 39 minutes longer, on average, and had up to 6 percent increase in overall sleep efficiency (significantly less nonsleep time in bed), compared to when they drank a noncherry, fruit cocktail.

  3. Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents Becoming More Common - 12/12/2011
    Children who suffer from persistent or recurring chronic pain may miss school, withdraw from social activities and are at risk of developing internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety, in response to their pain. In the first comprehensive review of chronic pain in children and adolescents in 20 years, a group of researchers found that more children now are suffering from chronic pain and that girls suffer more frequently from chronic pain than boys.

  4. Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget - 11/21/2011
    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a realistic low-cost at-home food plan is about $110 per week for a family of two and $187 per week for a family of four who have kids older than 6 years old. Even with their low-cost figures, some families may wonder in this economy how to make that work, while still striving to eat healthy meals. The good news is there are many things families can do to help keep costs down, yet eat healthy at the same time

  5. Physical Fitness Could Have a Positive Effect on Eye Health - 11/19/2011
    Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma.

  6. Improved Memory Efficiency Seen After Aerobic Exercise in Fibromyalgia Patients - 11/18/2011
    Areas of the brain responsible for pain processing and cognitive performance changed in fibromyalgia patients who exercised following a medication holiday, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center. They say the changes indicate brain functioning is more streamlined after an exercise intervention because less of the brain's resources is devoted to processing bothersome fibromyalgia perceptions, such as pain.

  7. Garlic Oil Component May Form Treatment to Protect Heart - 11/17/2011
    A component of garlic oil may help release protective compounds to the heart after heart attack, during cardiac surgery or as a treatment for heart failure.

  8. Yoga and Stretching Exercises Beneficial for Chronic Low-Back Pain - 11/14/2011
    Yoga classes were found to be more effective than a self-care book for patients with chronic low-back pain at reducing symptoms and improving function, but they were not more effective than stretching classes, according to a study published online first by the Archives of Internal Medicine.

  9. Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses - 11/12/2011
    Researchers reporting online in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, on Oct. 13 have found another good reason to eat your green vegetables, although it may or may not win any arguments with kids at the dinner table.

  10. Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Add a Decade or More Healthy Years to the Average Lifespan - 11/11/2011
    Health prevention strategies to help Canadians achieve their optimal health potential could add a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan and save the economy billions of dollars as a result of reduced cardiovascular disease, says noted cardiologist Dr. Clyde Yancy.

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  1. Yoga Insurance Plus Partners Offers Gaiam, YOGA Magazine Prizes in January Giveaway - 1/27/2012
    Yoga Insurance Plus kicked off the month of January by offering its Facebook fans a chance to win a $100 Gaiam gift certificate as well as a one-year subscription to YOGA Magazine.

  2. CranioCradle Improves Massage Therapy Practices - 1/27/2012
    Massage and physical therapists, chiropractors and alternative health care practitioners are reporting improved client outcomes and better business results for their practices when using the CranioCradle by Kiss Life LLC

  3. Midwest's Top Resort Spa Renews Management Agreement with Spa Insight Solutions - 1/26/2012
    Spa Shiki, ranked the Midwest's top resort spa in Spa Magazine's winter 2011 issue, recently renewed its management agreement with Spa Insight Solutions, a relationship strategy firm that delivers proprietary solutions specific to the spa industry.

  4. ALLEGRA Learning Solutions Announces Two New Course Offerings - 1/24/2012
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, an approved provider for continuing education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), has announced two new course offerings: Ethical and Legal Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as well as Aromatherapy–The Healing Power of Scent.

  5. Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth Massage - 1/24/2012
    Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, has announced it has performed its 40 millionth massage. The recipient of the massage was Jennifer Blecha, a Stafford middle school reading specialist and member at the Massage Envy Spa located at 927 Carl D Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

  6. Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies is an Approved Provider by the New York State Board of Massage - 1/24/2012
    The Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies (IIHS), approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education approved provider (#049478-00) since 1996, has announced it was the first independent home-study continuing education provider to become an approved provider (#0012) by the New York State Board of Massage.

  7. New Book Looks at 'Esalen and the Rise of Spiritual Privilege' - 1/23/2012
    Fifty years ago the Esalen Institute near Big Sur, California, opened its doors to people seeking spiritual growth and personal transformation, attracting psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, futurists and movie stars. Today, Esalen marches on with workshops, personal retreats and professional massage classes, all designed to help its visitors find restoration and realize their full potential.

  8. CE Massage Announces New Website - 1/23/2012
    CE Massage, a subdivision of My CE National, has announced it will be revamping its website and coming out with a brand new site in spring 2012. This new site will allow massage therapists to complete courses completely online and receive their certificates immediately.

  9. Massage Envy Marks Strong 2011 with 13 Percent Growth of New Clinics - 1/23/2012
    Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, has announced the company's success story continued building strength in 2011 with the opening of 87 new clinics--bringing the total number of Massage Envy locations to 742 in 44 states. In addition, since introducing its Massage Envy Spa® concept in late 2007, the company has opened or converted a record 438 spa locations in 39 states.

  10. Nationally Certified Massage Therapists Included Under West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency: Insurance Agency Adjusts Financial Plan to Only Include Certified MTs - 1/20/2012
    The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) is pleased to share the news that Nationally Certified Massage Therapists in West Virginia will continue to have their services covered by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).

  1. Tap Topicals for Pain Management
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Massage therapists work hard to ensure each client receives the best possible care. Giving a great massage often equates to easing the aches and pains, tension and stress that plague so many people. Primarily, massage therapists use their hands to effect such healing; however, faster, stronger and longer-lasting results may be achieved by massage therapists who mix topicals into their protocol for pain management. Read More

  2. Roll it Out: Promote Wellness with Rollers
    by Allison Hartigan
    Incorporating self-care exercises into your daily routine is a must if you seek a long-term career practicing massage therapy. If you aren’t doing enough to nurture yourself on a daily basis, then the foot roller may be the ideal self-care solution you seek, as it can easily be incorporated into a massage therapist’s on-the-go lifestyle. Read More

  3. Improve Client Outcomes with Manual Therapy
    by Amanda Cuda
    When is a frozen shoulder not just a frozen shoulder? When is a muscle spasm not just a muscle spasm? Answer: When they’re reactions to something more complicated going on in the body. This is according to Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, a practitioner of Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), a compilation of assessment and treatment methodologies that address pain, dysfunction and disability. Read More

  4. Attract Clients with Sports Massage Taping
    by Jeremy Maready
    As a sports massage therapist, you know weekly sessions with your clients aren’t always enough to soothe the aches and pains of the high school athlete or weekend warrior. But by adding a cost-effective component, such as sports massage taping, to your practice, you can simulate your healing methods to span the intervals between scheduled appointments. Read More

  5. Sound Therapy Complements Massage
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    In most cases, the biological rhythm of life is set to external beats, or cues. A circadian rhythm, for instance, typically corresponds to the cue of light, as it comes and goes with the sun. In pace with the daylight, we set our sleep cycles and define our days. Read More

  6. Boost Client Comfort with Heat and Cold Therapy
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    In the healing realm of massage therapy, client comfort is a top priority. Massage therapists should take time to consider every detail that could boost—or potentially inhibit—a client’s comfort level. Oftentimes, it’s the seemingly small touches that make the difference between a good massage and a great one. Read More

  7. A Healthy Burn: Use Caution with Candles
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Just like fluffy linens and soothing music, candles can add to the healing, relaxing nature of massage. However, not all candles are created equal. Some of those soft lights may actually be harming you and your clients, rather than helping. ... Read More

  8. A Potent Blend - AROMATHERAPY AND MASSAGE
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Using plant extracts to foster wellness has, like healthy touch, been practiced for thousands of years. In a manner both natural and noninvasive, aromatherapy promotes relaxation, improves circulation and boosts one’s sense of wellbeing. The combination of ... Read More

  9. Integrative Reflexology: Beyond the Feet
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Seventy years ago, Eunice Ingham’s Stories the Feet Can Tell was first published. This thrust the practice of reflexology into the spotlight, as Ingham began touring North America, presenting seminars on reflexology. Ingham was a pioneer of reflexology ... Read More

  10. The Web Propels Education's Evolution
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    From baby shoes and banking to diets and dating, the Internet has a prominent place in nearly every aspect of modern life. Even massage therapy, with human contact at its core, is being swept up in the wave of the World Wide Web. As technology advances ... Read More

  11. Stay Fresh with Continuing Education
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    One key to a vibrant life is to continue on the quest for new knowledge. When we stop pushing ourselves to learn, grow and adopt fresh information,our daily routines can become stagnant and perhaps even a little bit boring. Fortunately, in the field of ... Read More

  12. Be Ready for Risks
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Imagine this: Last night, temperatures in your town dipped below zero, and unbeknownst to you, a slick coat of ice formed on the stairs leading up to your massage practice. Your first client of the day should arrive any minute. You check your watch and ... Read More

  13. The Benefits of Belonging
    by Amanda Cuda
    You've received the proper training, the necessary licensing, a good location and the right equipment. You might think you have everything you need to be a successful massage therapist—but have you considered ... Read More

  14. Separate All-Natural Concern for Your Well-Being from All-Hype
    by Brandi Schlossberg
    Whether you’re shopping for laundry detergent or strawberry preserves, if the label says "natural," you may be more inclined to pick that product. The word natural seems to imply a commodity is free of synthetic ingredients. Unfortunately, it's not that ... Read More

  15. Light Touch, Big Impact
    What's on your wish list? Expanding your customer base to reach more clients? Broadening your skill set to enhance your services and increase revenue? Increasing the perceived value of your services to support higher prices for what you offer? Extending your career by ... Read More


Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
Listening to My Heart
1/26/2012
January 26, 2012 As I travel through this busy life Days full of play and work responsibilities Moments filled with joy, pain or both My mind sometimes thinks it is ... Read More
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Jayne Thomas
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Believe in Yourself
1/26/2012
Is there a gap between where you are today and where you'd like to be in the future? Basically, there are 4 different approaches for you ... Read More
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Cliff Smith
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For Alkaline Health Drinks, Search Beyond Energy Drinks, Vitamin Waters and Sports Drinks
1/25/2012
The perfect alkaline health drinks contain real whole foods as ingredients. These ingredients are infinitely different from all the multi-colored dyes, “natural flavors”, isolated vitamins ... Read More
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Felicia Brown
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1/25/2012
In my last two posts (Get What You Want in 2012 by Being SMART and ... Read More
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Legislative Hullabaloos in WV and TN
1/21/2012
As usual, the opinions on my blog are my opinions and not to be construed as the opinions of anyone else. I  haven’t had much to say ... Read More
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Walt Fritz, PT
Walt Fritz, PT
Organ Prolapse and Myofascial Release
1/18/2012
One of the many things I love about my work is the opportunity to interact with and treat a very wide variety of conditions. ... Read More
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Karen Ball
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Dusk on the River
1/16/2012
My intention today was to write something on reflexology, as well as remind you that you still have time to register for this year’s Therapeutic ... Read More
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Rick Goggins
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R & R
1/16/2012
I saw an interesting on-line video recently. There’s a link to at the end of this blog. (It’s a 30-minute video, so I want to give ... Read More
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John Barnes
John Barnes
Are You Hurting?
1/13/2012
           I meet so many therapists that are suffering with neck pain, back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia and/or sore hands.  This is because you were taught to force ... Read More
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Karina Braun
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Preventing Yoga Injuries
1/08/2012
I have always been an advocate of utilizing yoga to create health and freedom in your body instead of creating injury. Yoga can be ... Read More
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Mary Kathleen Rose
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Exercise Smart to Save Your Hands

by Lauriann Greene, C.E.A.S., and Richard W. Goggins, C.P.E., L.M.P.

Exercise Smart to Save Your Hands, MASSAGE MagazineMaintaining good physical conditioning is important as part of your personal injury prevention strategy. Strengthening exercises and stretches should be part of your conditioning program, but not all exercises and stretches are appropriate for massage therapists.

For most massage therapists, the hands and arms are overtaxed by their work. So as a general rule, you'll want to avoid any exercises that:

  • Place a great deal of pressure on the hands, wrists or forearms.
  • Require repetitive movements using the hand, wrist or forearm muscles.
  • Put your hands or wrists into awkward postures.

A great example is push-ups. Push-ups are a great core-strengthening exercise. But when you do a push-up, the weight of your upper body is supported by your hands. When there are so many other great core-strengthening exercises you can do, why put so much stress on your already overused hands and wrists? Try a plank instead. You can do the plank on your forearms, which form a broad, flat surface that is much less likely to be injured by the weight of your upper body.

Remember to also be careful with your back, neck and shoulders as you exercise and stretch. These are also overused in massage work and can be easily injured by exercises or stretches that are too strenuous for these vulnerable body parts.

Save Your Hands, MASSAGE MagazineReproduced with permission from Save Your Hands! The Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Manual Therapists, 2nd Edition, by Lauriann Greene, C.E.A.S., and Richard W. Goggins, C.P.E., L.M.P., © 2008 Gilded Age Press, www.saveyourhands.com.

Prioritize Business Tasks to Avoid Overwhelm

by Shelene Taylor

Prioritize Business Tasks to Avoid Overwhelm, MASSAGE Magazine

Did you know that lack of focus, overwhelm and stress prevent otherwise smart, gifted and amazing people from reaching their potential? There are so many activities massage business owners have to handle in their business that it can become overwhelming and bring to a halt the action of moving forward to more success.  The best way to handle overwhelm is to prioritize your activities, making sure the actions you choose to engage in are mostly income producing.

Tip one: Make a to-do list separating items into income-producing and nonincome-producing lists.

Tip two: Prioritize the income-producing actions by choosing which ones have the ability to produce immediate results. For example, contact clients from your database that have not been in to see you during the last three months by either calling or writing them a note and making then a special offer. Then prioritize the nonincome-producing items in order of importance, generally using deadlines as a guide. 

Tip three: Schedule two income-producing actions and one nonincome-producing action into your schedule on a weekly basis—treat these scheduled items like an appointment.  If you use this technique on an ongoing basis, you will create the future you want, which will include more money and more free time. Plus, you will be able to serve your clients in a more peaceful state of mind.

Quick, effective mini business planning like this will accelerate your growth.

Shelene Taylor started the International Association of Massage Business to share with massage biz entrepreneurs the proven strategies, systems and tools that she uses in her own successful multimillion-dollar massage business in Tucson, Arizona. Since she started from scratch, she is intimately familiar with all aspects of the massage business and has a passion to share her experience so that others can create a thriving business and touch the world with their gift. For more information, visit www.iambiz.com.

 

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Guiding Every Session with Felicia Brown

Guiding Every Session with Felicia Brown
1/26/2012
Felicia Brown of Spalutions (http://spalutions.com) is at the Oakworks facility demonstrating how to create amazing client experiences by guiding every massage session (www.massagetables.com).

The Ankle Retinaculum with Art Riggs

The Ankle Retinaculum with Art Riggs
1/26/2012
An in-depth look at the ankle retinaculum in relation to practicing deep-tissue massage. Learn more at www.deeptissuemassagemanual.com.

Thai Massage: Seated Position

Thai Massage: Seated Position
1/26/2012
Thai Massage demonstration with client in seated position. This sequence may also be used with the client seated on a stool or chair. For more information, visit www.nayadausa.com.




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