Lomilomi: Ancient Hawaiian Healing Art
by Tamara Mondragon

Massage has been a chief component of Hawaiian healing for thousands of years. The hands-on aspect of lomilomi addresses the muscles, improves circulation, restores vitality and stimulates the lymphatic system. Prayer and breath work are also integral to this ancient technique; lomilomi practitioners attune to divine energy to realign the client in body, mind and spirit.    Read an Abstract

Body Language: A
by Thomas Myers

In this issue, the letter A: a discussion of the animal energy that led A to be the first letter of the alphabet; F. Matthias Alexander's somatic technique; and the A-frame stance.     Read an Abstract

The Winning Touch: Adaptive Sports Massage Helps Disabled Athletes Reach High
by Moryt Milo

Massage therapist Gay Koopman knows first-hand the positive effect sports massage has on disabled athletes' athletic performance. Now she is educating her peers about the need to make massage more accessible to these athletes.   Read an Abstract

R E S E A R C H: Acupressure, Breath Awareness Help Diabetes Patients

H E L P I N G  T H E   H E A L E R S
Lauriann Greene gives advice for preventing work-related injuries.
"...Do you honestly believe that a person can do massage full-time?"
Lauriann's answer

Seeing Through the Body
by Sue Painter, L.M.T.

Attending a dissection workshop can be a challenge-but it can also change a massage therapist's perspective on the human body.   Read an Abstract