Head massage has played a pivotal role in Indian life and was featured in early Ayurvedic texts that date back nearly 4,000 years. It is now revered as a therapy of the future one that can help clients effectively battle the rigors of modern living. Spas around the world have begun to offer Indian head massage - and therapists in private practice are learning how easy and rewarding this technique can be.
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Helping Hands: Massage Therapists Reach Out to Tsunami Victims
by Keith Loria

The tsunamis that struck parts of Southeast Asia in December killed thousands - and left millions in need. North American massage therapists joined the worldwide effort to help those left behind.

Practice Building
Great Causes = Great Experiences
by Carolee Boyles and Mark Diss

Pages From History
The Greek and Roman Bath
by Robert Noah Calvert

Most massage therapists will, at some point, encounter one or more clients who request some form of sexual activity as part of their massage session. This article frankly addresses how to handle situations in which sexual comments on behavior arise.

TT Eases Anxiety for Pregnant, Chemically Dependent Women

Massage Benefits Stroke Patients

SpaMassage News
High-Tech and Hands-On Strike A Balance At Spa Expo

Overcome your Fear of Anatomy, Part One of Two
by Ray Bishop

In the first of a two-part series, the author, an anatomy instructor, offers advice and techniques for greater success in learning anatomy in the classroom setting and recommends resources for practicing therapists.

Hamstring strain occurs frequently in active populations and is one of the more common lower-extremity injuries. This injury is sometimes referred to in lay terms as a pulled muscle. The hamstrings are particularly susceptible to strain injury because of their anatomical structure and biomechanical function.

It's a common problem not often discussed. Chronic irregular or infrequent bowel movement is a treatable malady brought on by poor diet, lack of movement and stress - conditions all too familiar in our modern world.

Deep, complex and Mysterious: The Iliopsoas Muscle Part Two: A Practical Approach
by Liz Koch and David Berceli

Learn a sampling of practical explorations for experiencing the depths of your own iliopsoas, and several recommendations for developing noninvasive approaches for working with the iliopsoas.

Student Advisor
by Charlotte Michael Versagi

Charlotte Michael Versagi answers your questions on how to determine if massage is the right career for you, when to start charging family and friends for massage.