Massage News

New Research will Study Effects of Lavender on Dementia-Related Behaviors
posted: 7/30/2010
Many massage therapists use aromatherapy in sessions, and aromatherapy has been shown to effect a variety of physical and psychological benefits, including stress relief and relaxation.

TIBIA Massage School Launches IntuAction Program
posted: 7/30/2010
TIBIA Massage School has always featured energy healing and intuitive bodywork in its 750-hour massage program and Continuing Education offerings. Its name, TIBIA, stands for Transformation ~ Intuition ~ Bodywork ~ In Action. Recently, TIBIA has launched a new 540-hour program specifically to develop participants’ skills in working with intuition, energy, and the realm of Spirit. (No specific spiritual beliefs are assumed or required).

Day Spa & International Medical Spa Associations Sold to DSA World
posted: 7/30/2010
The Day Spa Association and The International Medical Spa Association announced the sale of their combined associations to DSA World, Inc, headed by Allan Share, an acknowledged leader in the spa industry for over 20 years.

Thai Massage Effects Changes in Bone Formation
posted: 7/29/2010
Traditional Thai massage induced acute changes in bone formation and resorption markers, according to new research.

First Ever U.S. Baby Sensory Center Opens in Miami
posted: 7/29/2010
After receiving several awards in Europe for Best Baby development program, Baby Sensory has just opened its first location in the U.S. in Miami, Florida. Baby Sensory provides moms and babies weekly unique sensory and play experiences, including massage, that stimulate babies’ development and strengthens parental bonds. The creative activities and exclusive music makes Baby Sensory the ideal ‘Mommy and Me’ class.

Shoppers Turn to Innovative Ways to Help Their Favorite Nonprofits this Holiday Season–And Save Money While Doing So
posted: 7/29/2010
There's an easier way to donate to your favorite cause this year: Supporters are revolutionizing charitable giving this holiday season by ensuring that a percentage of every purchase they make is going back to their favorite nonprofit or school. In addition, these shoppers are getting access to great deals and coupons.

Navitas Naturals Announces Organic Freeze-Dried WheatGrass
posted: 7/28/2010
Wheatgrass has long been revered as a nutritious source of healthy energy and as a food that can help cleanse the blood and body of toxins. The new Organic Freeze-Dried Wheatgrass Powder from Navitas Naturals is a green superfood that is made from fresh, sweet wheatgrass juice that has been dried at cold-temperatures to lock in its peak nutrition.

Performance Health/Biofreeze Receives Massage Therapy 2010 Hall of Fame Honors
posted: 7/28/2010
Performance Health, makers of Biofreeze® Pain Reliever, has been inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame as the 2010 Institution of the Year. The induction ceremony was held at the fifth annual World Massage Festival, hosted by Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, in June. The hall of fame was created to honor those who have furthered the profession of massage therapy and who have become the bridge builders for all massage therapists.

MMIP Response to Statements Made By IMA Owner Will Green
posted: 7/27/2010
This statement is written in response to the e-mail that Will Green recently sent to members of the International Massage Association (IMA). The purpose of this communication is to clarify and set the record straight regarding the liability insurance program offered by MASSAGE Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP).

Touch Therapies Reduce Secondary Lymphedema
posted: 7/27/2010
Many women who have breast-cancer surgery that involves the dissection of axillary lymph nodes develop secondary lymphedema. New research shows a combination of massage therapy, manual lymph drainage and assisted shoulder exercises reduced the development of secondary lymphedema for at least one year after breast-cancer surgery.

Athletes Will Enjoy Massage Therapy After Grueling SheROX Triathlon
posted: 7/27/2010
Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Massage Therapy students will provide much needed relief and rejuvenation for participants in this year’s SheROX triathlon set for Sunday, August 1 in Philadelphia.

AMTA Social Networking Reaches Milestones in One Year
posted: 7/26/2010
One year ago, the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) announced its multi-faceted social networking program to serve massage therapists, students, teachers and consumers through the latest technology. This month, the association’s Facebook page reached 7,000 followers, while its LinkedIn users hit 1,000 and its Twitter followers approached 900.

Spa Therapy Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients
posted: 7/26/2010
Massage therapy is the most popular type of session requested by spa-goers, and many massage therapists at spas are trained to provide additional types of sessions to guests.

Acupressure Relieves Nausea, Aids Recovery in Gynecological Patients
posted: 7/25/2010
Acupressure, targeted pressure used by many massage therapists in sessions, has been found to alleviate opioid-induced nausea and accelerate the recovery of patients who are using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) post-surgery, according to new research.

Constipation Relieved by Massage Therapy
posted: 7/24/2010
Abdominal massage decreased constipation in a recent research study's participants, and researchers say massage therapy could be a cost-saving measure when compared to other types of treatment.

Milady Expands Online Continuing Education Offerings for Salon and Spa Professionals
posted: 7/23/2010
Milady, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions, has announced two new online continuing education courses: MiladyU: Infection Control and MiladyU: Brazilian and Bikini Waxing. These new courses, part of the MiladyU professional development series, are available to beauty and wellness students, licensed technicians, and salon and spa owners.

Massage Shown to Reduce Stress Response
posted: 7/22/2010
New research shows massage reduced the stress response in healthy volunteers. The researchers measured heart rate and heart-rate variability, and found that after five minutes of massage, heart rate decreased significantly.

Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies Announces 70 New Home Study Massage Courses
posted: 7/22/2010
The Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, an NCBTMB Approved Provider, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Health Positive!, another NCBTMB Approved Provider.

Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale School of Massage Therapy Faculty Member Voted “Favorite Body Worker” by Natural Awakenings Magazine
posted: 7/22/2010
Brian Watt, a faculty member of Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale School of Massage Therapy, was voted “Favorite Body Worker” in a recent Natural Awakenings magazine poll.

Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation Presents Annual Humanitarian Award
posted: 7/21/2010
As a massage therapist, author, community-service enthusiast, wife, mother and past national president of the American Massage Therapy Association, Laurel J. Freeman, L.M.T., has worn many hats.

Reiki Reduces Pain, Depression and Anxiety
posted: 7/20/2010
Reiki, a form of energy work often practiced by massage therapists, reduced pain, depression and anxiety in older adults, according to new research.

Biologique Recherche Presents Body Products
posted: 7/20/2010
Biologique Recherche, known for skincare products with astounding effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care, is pleased to introduce body care products to the U.S. market.

AAIM Seeks Integrative Education from Practitioners for Back-to-School
posted: 7/19/2010
The American Association of Integrative Medicine, the medical society for the 21st century, has announced a call for continuing education courses and journal articles for fall/winter, so as to further develop its educational offering for integrative medicine practitioners worldwide. Any practitioner of integrative medicine or alternative medicine can submit educational materials and enjoy the notoriety that comes with having their contributions be part of the world’s largest association devoted entirely to integrative medicine.

In Memoriam: Massage Ethics Book Author Nina McIntosh
posted: 7/19/2010
Nina McIntosh, an author and educator in the massage profession, passed away yesterday from complications related to ALS, according to an online posting from her friend and fellow author Laura Allen.

Rethinking Everything You Know About Posture
posted: 7/19/2010
Americans are 10 times more likely to have back pain than people from traditional societies around the world. In Chad, the incidence of back pain is only 5 percent, while in the U.S., 85 percent of the population will suffer from back pain in their lifetime. Doctors and experts from industrialized societies blame everything from our sedentary lives, age and stress, to bodies that are not evolved to stand upright. After a lifetime of research in anatomy and alternative medicine, as well as anthropological study in parts of the world where back pain is rare, pain specialist and author Esther Gokhale has found the answer is much more basic.

Massage Offered at New Chicago Back-Care Center
posted: 7/18/2010
A Chicago hospital will offer massage therapy as one component of a new comprehensive back care center.

Massage Therapists to Provide Massage to Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Participants
posted: 7/17/2010
Members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) will offer massage to walkers at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure events, which benefit finding a cure for breast cancer. The events take place throughout the U.S.

For Pain-Free Calves, Ditch the High Heels
posted: 7/16/2010
Massage clients who present with calf pain might need to put their Mahalo Blaniks aside for special occasions only, as new research shows regular high-heel wearing leads to shortened calf muscles.

The Miracle of Massage: 'Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition' Offers Tips for Soothing Away Stress
posted: 7/15/2010
Massages go beyond a spa day with the girls or a great birthday gift. A good massage not only feels good, it can help relieve stress, get sick less often, look better and even perform better at work. So what are you waiting for?

Infant Massage Featured on Dallas TV Station
posted: 7/15/2010
Dallas TV station KTVT/KTA profiled infant-massage instructor Mimi Mears this week.

The Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap Treatment 'Portable' System Now Available
posted: 7/14/2010
Formostar Direct has announced the availability of its new “portable” Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap Treatment System. Designed for use in day spas, salons and med-esthetic facilities, the new portable system can now be used by massage therapists, estheticians, chiropractors and others who travel to provide esthetic services to their clientele.

Pressure-Cooker Work Environments Lead to Employee Burnout and Disloyalty-Can Massage Help?
posted: 7/14/2010
Massage therapy can be a valuable component of a work-based health program, creating employee stress-relief and positive feelings toward one's job. That type of offering might be needed more than ever, because new research shows today's fast-paced, pressure-cooker work environments are creating stress and burnout, and destroying employees' loyalty toward employers.

Animal-Massage Therapist Profiled
posted: 7/13/2010
San Francisco massage therapist Shelah Barr worked on human clients for a decade then shifted her clientele to canines. The San Francisco Chronicle newspaper profiled her recently.

Elements Therapeutic Massage of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Receives Green Certification
posted: 7/12/2010
Elements Therapeutic Massage of Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been Certified Green by The Green Cedar Valley Initiative. The certification was awarded after the studio was assessed in 10 areas.

Massage Therapy and Other CAM Therapies Provide "Remarkable Relief" of Back Pain
posted: 7/12/2010
Massage therapy and five other types of complementary health care effect great benefit for back-pain sufferers, according to recent research.

ABMP Offers ABC’s “The View” Hosts a Complimentary Massage Therapy Session in Conjunction with EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, July 18 to 24
posted: 7/12/2010
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) will celebrate its award-winning, 16th annual EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, highlighting the benefits of massage, July 18 through July 24. As in years past, ABMP members will hold grassroots events nationwide to give back to their communities and spread the word about the value of professional massage therapy.

Protocol for Energy Work in Surgical Setting Tested
posted: 7/11/2010
Therapeutic Touch, an energy-work technique, is used in hospitals around the world, usually for patient relaxation and pain relief.

National Massage Association Promotes Massage Therapy as a Career to High School Students
posted: 7/10/2010
Who doesn't remember the what do I do now? confusion upon leaving high school? College or waitressing? Mechanic or world traveler? A national massage association is helping take some of the guesswork out of career choice for young people by promoting massage to high school career counselors.

Massage Therapy Foundation Launches Campaign to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
posted: 7/9/2010
The Massage Therapy Foundation, which works to advance the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service, has created a campaign to raise funds for its mission.

Heart Patients Feel the Effect of Anxiety
posted: 7/8/2010
Stress and anxiety bring many clients to the relaxing hands of their massage therapists. New research shows that among patients with heart disease, anxiety disorders appear to be associated with a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and even death.

Certified Organic Aromatherapy Oils Available from Swanson Health Products
posted: 7/8/2010
Aromatherapy isn’t new to the field of natural health. Ancient Egyptians were the first practitioners of aromatherapy, using various essential oils for multiple reasons. From the Greeks to the Romans to modern day, essential oils have been part of a holistic approach to health. Swanson Health Products introduces a new line of certified organic essential oils in the Swanson® Brand Aromatherapy 100% Certified Organic Essential Oils.

Depression Nearly Doubles Risk of Dementia; Can Massage Help?
posted: 7/7/2010
Numerous studies have shown that massage, especially when combined with aromatherapy, lessens depression. A new study shows that having depression may nearly double a person's risk of developing dementia later in life.

New Research Shows Healing Touch Assists Cancer Patients with Cellular Immunity and Depressed Mood
posted: 7/6/2010
Healing Touch, a form of energy work practiced by some massage therapists, has been shown by research to lessen chronic headaches, relieve fatigue and nausea among leukemia patients, and benefit patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Research on Knee Surgery Suggests Massage Therapy Could Be Valid Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
posted: 7/5/2010
Whether massage clients have had knee surgery or not, receiving massage could help reduce the effects of osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is a common public health problem affecting more than nine million Americans, according to a press release from the Radiological Society of North America, and it typically develops gradually over several years. Knee osteoarthritis symptoms can include pain, stiffness, swelling and reduction in knee mobility.

Massage Results in Elevations in Temperature, and Perhaps Blood Flow as Well
posted: 7/4/2010
Massage therapy was found to produce significant changes in temperature in massaged areas, and in peripheral areas as well, which may suggest increased blood flow in the regions. This is according to researchers from the Neuromechanics Research Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama.

National Massage Week Approaches: July 18 to 24
posted: 7/3/2010
Massage therapists know: Virtually everyone benefits from massage. Whether a client is young, adult, elderly, physically challenged or athletic, massage effects physical health and emotional health.

Massage Therapy Shown to Lessen Dentists' Pain
posted: 7/2/2010
Dentists might take note of the pain-relieving therapy used most by their colleagues in Thailand: massage. And massage therapists might use the information from a recent study to market massage to dentists in their areas.

Therapeutic Touch Energy Work Found to Reduce Pain and Cortisol Levels Post-Surgery
posted: 7/1/2010
The year is 1972: President Richard Nixon leaves Washington D.C. for China, the musical Hair closes its run in New York City, and two women work diligently to develop a new energy-work technique.

Too Much Work, Not Enough Play for Americans
posted: 6/30/2010
Americans are working more than ever, which could lead to more stress and the need for relaxation effected by modalities like massage therapy.

Backarc Products Inc. Launches Backarc Pro
posted: 6/30/2010
Backarc Products Inc. has announced the launch of the Backarc Pro, a patented wall-mounted back massage system that allows a user to independently self-administer a therapeutic or deep-tissue massage. The unique design mounts to the wall and is fully height adjustable, allowing clients to use the product in the standing position or seated on an exercise ball.

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