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CranioSacral Therapy
Working with the Body's
Self-Correcting Mechanisms
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch technique practiced by thousands of massage therapists worldwide to relieve numerous health issues. CranioSacral Therapy is growing in popularity, in both spas and private practices. This technique can easily, and naturally, be incorporated into a massage session.
by Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-D
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 Good Nutrition Helps Maintain Your Health—and Your Practice
From hydration to fiber, magnesium to fruit, this article explains why it's essential that you practice good nutrition—and how certain choices can make the difference in your daily work as a massage therapist.
by Wendy Arthur
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NEWS
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 The 0-to-10 Pain Scale
What exactly is the pain scale, and how can it best be used to help clients who suffer from pain? These questions and more are addressed here.
by Charlotte Michael Versagi
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 Communication vs. Counseling
Learn the three essential boundaries between mental-health counseling and the kind of communication appropriate within the massage therapist-client relationship.
by Phyllis Nasta
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 BODY & SPA
Spa Education in the 21st Century
by Karen Menehan, Editor-in-Chief
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 6 Tips for Last-Minute Tax Savings
There are only a few weeks left before the tax-filing deadline—but you still have time to make sure you've done everything you can to keep your annual contribution to Uncle Sam as low as possible.
by William J. Lynott
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 Orthopedic Massage
This bodywork approach involves the manipulation and movement of locomotor soft tissue to reduce pain and dysfunction, with a focus on restoring the structural balance of the whole body and preventing or rehabilitating musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
by James Waslaski
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EXPERT ADVICE
Your questions about technique, business, research and more—answered by industry experts. |
RESEARCH REPORTS
- Moderate-Pressure Massage is More Effective than Light-Pressure
- Massage for Preterm Infants
- Massage Helps Knee Osteoarthritis
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 The Role of Massage in Scar Healing
Contact with scars during a massage-therapy session can help facilitate physical softening of a scar, while also addressing related emotional trauma or stress held within the soft tissues.
by Pete Whitridge
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BE WELL
- Walk it Out
- Dental Health Tied to Heart Health
- 4 Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease
- Fatigue-Inspired Cravings
- Good Eats
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Spa Massage News
- Talking to Clients About Spa Therapies
- Spa Trends in 2007
- Spas Decrease Risk
- Spa Scholarship Founded
- New Association for Skin-Care Professionals
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