Ask a swimmer today what some of the keys are to rehabilitating or avoiding an injury or keeping flexible, strong and refreshed, and the answer is bound to include massage. Here, learn how massage benefits both competitive and recreational swimmers; injuries common to swimmers; the most effective strokes; and how to develope a swimming clientele.

The Hands of Guadalupe
by Stephanie Mines, Ph.D.

Mexico's traditional healing system of curanderismo is founded on compassin, spirituality and a connection to nature. Today's curanderas combine their healing tradition with new forms, like energy work, and find the combination a success.

Practice Building
Reach out Online Part One: How to Avoid the Seven Deadly Sins of Web-Site Design
by William J. Lynott

Pages From History
Massage's greatest Humanitarian
by Robert Noah Calvert

Assess & Address:
Whiplash
by Whitney Lowe

"Whiplash" has become one of the most commonly used therms to describe neck pain. Yet, whiplash is a frequently misunderstood condition. Usually it isn't one condition at all but a combination of soft tissue damage or bony tissue damage. Go indepth into this condition and learn the symtoms and treat the condition with this article.

Massage Prior to Cardiac Catheterization Lowers Blood Pressure

Alexander Technique Benefits People with Parkinson's Disease

Massage Favorably Adjusts Infants' Rest-Activity Cycle

Body and Spa
How to Cool down Your Sessions
by Leslie Bruder

Here are some secrets to keeping your warm-weather clientele happy, refreshed and rejuvenated, while increasing your bookings - whether you're at a spa or in private practice. Some of these methods can even help to keep you cool as you massage during the hot summer days. All in all, these simple methods can enhance everyone's experience while adding a special touch that will set your practice apart.

SpaTalk:
Medispas: Opportunity and Challenge
by Diane Trieste

Consumer demand for massage therapy is higher than ever before, and the rapidly growing spa industry is playing an important role in that. Many of today's regular massage clients received their first massage at a spa - and many new therapists are starting their careers at spas. As the massage and spa industries increasingly overlap, it's essential that each group understand how best to work together in the wellness arena of the future.

The Big Picture: Ecological-Medicine Conference is a Call to Action.
by Kelle Walsh; Managing Editor

When we acknowledge that the earth is a dynamic system of interconnected life forms, the pursuit of health becomes a global exercise.

Be Well: Therapist Self-Care
Soul Food
Get into the Exercise Habit
Don't get boxed in
Build better bones
Nutrition from A-Z
Your Turn
Aroma Corner

The Great Chain of Being Part Three: The World of Spirit.
by Deborah Allen, Scott Bader, Dan Baffo and Timothy Marshall

How Integrating Human Development Issues into your Massage Practice can deepen the Healing Relationship.

Whenever a client and therapist meet in the session room, each will be operating from one of three developmental stages. In this third of three article, we look at the third stage of The Great Chain of Being: the transpersonal.

SpaMassage News
A massage with your root canal?
Doing as the Romans did
Day spas: better, cheaper, faster
Manufacturer targets spa, massage indumtries

The Body Politic
Kentucky licensure slides through
Florida increase challenged in court
Double shot in Georgia
California bill on Hold
Pennsylvania update