Massage News

MASSAGE Magazine Partners with MINDBODY for free Webinar May 22
posted: 5/15/2012
Massage therapists may attend a free social-networking webinar on May 22 to learn techniques for marketing their massage practices.

MASSAGE Magazine and Hands for Heroes Partner to Launch a Campaign to Support the Troops
posted: 5/15/2012
MASSAGE Magazine has teamed up with Hands for Heroes to encourage massage therapists and bodyworkers nationwide to donate their services to our nation's veterans. Hands for Heroes is an organization of bodywork professionals who donate their time and skills to provide therapeutic bodywork at no charge for military veterans across the U.S.

'Advanced Therapeutic Massage' DVD Wins Telly Award
posted: 5/15/2012
Massage therapist Paul Lewis does it again with his multi-language instructional DVD Dynamic Integrative Massage Techniques for the Upper Body, which won a Bronze Telly Award in this year's 33rd Annual Telly Awards' competition.

Human Touch® Introduces Its Signature Perfect Chair® Zero-Gravity™ Recliner to Specialty and Online Retailer, Brookstone
posted: 5/14/2012
Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative health and lifestyle solutions, announced today that its popular Perfect Chair® Zero-Gravity™ Recliner is now available for sale at Brookstone, the specialty retailer well-known for its unique and high-quality technology and wellness products. Brookstone now offers this state-of-the-art relaxation recliner in its retail stores, catalog and on Brookstone.com.

Trail Guide to the Body Releases Four New Products
posted: 5/14/2012
Books of Discovery is excited to announce the release of four Trail Guide to the Body educational products for students and practitioners in the manual therapy fields. These products contain the same quality illustrations and information that schools and consumers have come to expect from Trail Guide to the Body.

The Bionic Knee a Major Breakthrough in Science Technology
posted: 5/14/2012
A medical breakthrough in science technology is changing the way people deal with chronic pain associated with knee problems world-wide.

Leadership Summit in Chicago addresses Concerns of the Profession
posted: 5/14/2012
Seven of the massage therapy profession's organizations gathered for a second Leadership Summit May 1-2 in Chicago. Organizations represented were Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE); American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA); Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP); Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA); Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB); Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF); and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Massage Therapy Called "Blazing Healthcare Job" by Major Publication
posted: 5/14/2012
Massage therapists are included on U.S. News & World Report's new article, The 8 Blazing Healthcare Jobs of 2012.

Ann Catlin Receives Humanitarian Award
posted: 5/13/2012
Center for Compassionate Touch Founder Ann Catlin was awarded the ONE Concept Humanitarian Award by ONE Concept at the American Massage Conference, in April, in San Diego, California.

Canine-Massage Therapist Profile
posted: 5/12/2012
Animal-massage therapist Claudia Jahraus's work with dogs was described as something that helps her clients benefit greatly.

Lotion Sales to Benefit Massage Therapy Foundation
posted: 5/12/2012
During the month of July, massage therapists who purchase lotion from Soothing Touch will be supporting the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) as well.

Research Shows Massage Therapy Improves Heart Rate Variability in Pre-Term Infants
posted: 5/11/2012
In new research, massage therapy improved heart rate variability in a homogeneous sample of hospitalized, medically stable, preterm male infants, and may improve infant response to exogenous stressors, according to an abstract published on www.pubmed.gov.

Erik Dalton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
posted: 5/11/2012
Renowned author, educator and therapist Erik Dalton, Ph.D., was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 American Massage Conference at the ONE Concept Gala banquet for his decades of service and innovation in the industry.

Repêchage Launches Facebook En Español
posted: 5/10/2012
Leaders in seaweed-based professional skin care, Repêchage, have recently launched a Spanish Facebook page. The social-media-savvy skin care giant already maintains English U.S. and U.K Facebook pages, but sees a growing need to reach the Spanish speaking beauty professionals as well as consumers.

The Massage Docs Provide Business Management Skills to Massage Therapists
posted: 5/10/2012
The Massage Docs, the founders and developers of the world-class business system for massage therapists, have the answers for therapists who are struggling in practice. They have selected proven and effective practice- and patient-management skills that doctors use in their practices and then adapted them just for massage therapists.

Soothing Touch Offers Special Promotion to Benefit Massage Therapy Foundation
posted: 5/10/2012
Soothing Touch , a leading brand in the massage lubricant category, has announced a special promotion to help benefit the Massage Therapy Foundation, www.massagetherapyfoundation.org. The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.

For Low-Back Pain, CAM Plus Usual Care Trumps Usual Care Alone
posted: 5/9/2012
New research indicates that massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture and other complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies utilized as part of a multidisciplinary, team-based model of care benefit low-back-pain patients significantly.

The Boulder College of Massage Therapy Announces 800-Hour and 1000-Hour Massage Therapy Certificates
posted: 5/9/2012
The Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) has announced 800-hour and 1,000-hour Massage Therapy Certificate programs. These programs replace the 760-hour CMT program. They take effect in July with the start of the 2012 summer quarter.

MASSAGE Magazine Partners with Schedulicity in May Facebook Giveaway
posted: 5/9/2012
MASSAGE Magazine has kicked off the month of May by offering its Facebook fans a chance to win a one-year subscription to Schedulicity, courtesy of Schedulicity. Ten winners will receive the prize.

Breaking News: Florida Governor Signs Massage PIP Exclusion into Law, Therapists Launch Campaign to Win Back Right to Bill Insurance
posted: 5/8/2012
On May 4, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into a law a bill that will prohibit the state's massage therapists and acupuncturists from billing personal injury protection (PIP) insurance.

Gender Differences in Nerve Impulses Could Explain Women's Greater Risk of Knee Injury
posted: 5/7/2012
Women are more prone to knee injuries than men are, and the findings of a new study suggest this may involve more than just differences in muscular and skeletal structure.

New Book Release: Leading Expert on Natural Healing Remedies Releases 'Naturally Pain Free'
posted: 5/7/2012
With more than 116 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, it has become a significant public health epidemic that costs our society at least $600 billion annually. Women are twice as likely to experience chronic pain as men and surprisingly, 17 percent of U.S. children, ages 4 to 18, experience chronic pain, including frequent or severe headaches and migraines.

Ann Catlin Receives the 2012 One Concept Humanitarian Award
posted: 5/7/2012
Ann Catlin, founder and director of the Center for Compassionate Touch, received the 2012 One Concept Humanitarian Award at the American Massage Conference in San Diego, California, on April 21. This award gives recognition to individuals and organizations that have made significant, enduring contributions to humanity.

German Spa Services Kindergartners
posted: 5/6/2012
Children as young as three will be offered massage therapy and foot baths at a new spa located at a kindergarten in Stuttgart, Germany, that targets the very young, according to an article published by The Daily Mail, a British newspaper.

For Self-Care, Eat More Fiber
posted: 5/5/2012
Researchers have found that foods high in fiber provide protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women.

Jean Shea Awarded ONE Concept Innovation Award
posted: 5/4/2012
BIOTONE Founder and President Jean Shea was awarded the ONE Concept Innovation Award by the American Massage Conference (AMC) for her achievements in advancing the market for professional massage therapy products through innovation.

New Program Provides Acupuncture Treatments to Injured Soldiers
posted: 5/4/2012
Acupuncture has long been used as an ancient remedy for both physical and mental ailments, but as the procedure has become more mainstream, even the military has incorporated the practice into their treatment plans. The Operation Stress Control and Readiness Program (OSCAR), a joint venture between the Navy and Marine Corps, has taken the benefits of acupuncture overseas to help injured soldiers.

Massage Envy Donates $10K to Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
posted: 5/3/2012
The nation's largest franchise massage-clinic company, Massage Envy, has donated $10,000 to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), according to an FSMTB press release.

Zeel.com Welcomes 1,000th Massage Provider
posted: 5/3/2012
Zeel.com, the free online service for finding and booking appointments with top health & wellness practitioners, is proud to welcome the 1,000th massage therapist to its network, Susan Eshed, a massage therapist and integrative health coach from Marina del Rey, California.

Tools for Touch Webinar with Massage Industry Experts Scheduled for June 5
posted: 5/2/2012
At Peace Media, in association with MASSAGE Magazine, Massage Warehouse and Bon Vital, will host a live, all-day, online webinar on June 5th with Val Guin, creator of Forearm Dance™ technique. This is the fourth webinar in the new Tools for Touch (TFT) Webinar Series, produced by At Peace Media.

Earthlite Receives One Concept's 2012 Environmental Leadership Award
posted: 5/2/2012
Earthlite (www.earthlite.com), the top brand in massage tables in the spa and massage industry, was presented with One Concept's 2012 award for environmental leadership. This award recognizes one company who exceeds all accepted standards for sustainability within the industry.

Breast Cancer Patients Suffer from Stress—Can Massage Help?
posted: 5/2/2012
Massage therapy has been shown to decrease stress, pain and anxiety in cancer patients, in numerous research studies. New, unrelated, research indicates stress contributes to cognitive declines in women with breast cancer.

Oakworks Announces Educational Series of Free Massage Therapy Continuing Education Videos
posted: 5/1/2012
OAKWORKS Inc., the premier U.S. manufacturer of spa, massage and medical equipment, has reported on the success of its Oakworks Educational Series of massage therapy online continuing education video shorts.

Tina Allen, Leading Pediatric Massage Expert, to Present at AMTA National Convention
posted: 5/1/2012
Tina Allen, an internationally renowned expert in the field of children's and infant massage therapy, will lead a set of groundbreaking sessions on pediatric massage at the 2012 American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Convention.

BIOTONE Founder and President Jean Shea Receives American Massage Conference Award
posted: 4/30/2012
BIOTONE founder and president, Jean Shea, was awarded the ONE Concept Innovation Award by the American Massage Conference (AMC) for her achievements in advancing the market for professional massage therapy products through innovation. She received the award at the AMC event, held in San Diego, California from April 20 to 22.

For Self-Care, Choose Chocolate
posted: 4/29/2012
In good news for chocolate lovers, researchers have found benefits of cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate.

Research Exposes Indoor Air Quality, Bacteria
posted: 4/28/2012
Massage therapists know it's important to clean all surfaces in their massage session rooms—but their session-room floors could be the biggest source of bacteria.

Acupressure Reduces Labor Pain
posted: 4/27/2012
New research indicated acupressure was effective at decreasing pain and duration of labor, the participants were satisfied, and no adverse effects were observed.

Stronglite Announces the First Massage Table Designed for Women: the Prima
posted: 4/26/2012
Stronglite (www.stronglite.com), a premier brand of massage tables, chairs and accessories in the spa and massage industry, announces the addition of the Prima massage table to its renowned repertoire of products.

Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapy Combined with Conventional Medical Care May Significantly Improve Treatment of Lower-Back Pain
posted: 4/26/2012
Nearly eight of 10 Americans will experience lower-back pain at some time in their lives. Persistent low-back pain is a common, incapacitating, costly and difficult to treat condition. Many patients might benefit significantly from an individualized, multidisciplinary, team-based model of care that includes access to licensed complementary care practitioners (e.g., chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists) in addition to conventional care providers, as demonstrated in a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

Massage Therapy Foundation Unveils Education Toolbar
posted: 4/26/2012
The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) has announced the release of the MTF Education Toolbar, a powerful new tool that will support massage and bodywork teachers, students and practitioners in their daily work. This toolbar is a streamlined compendium of the most useful resources across the Web, including search engines, study tools, image libraries, research info and much more

American College of Healthcare Sciences' President Dorene Petersen Contributes to 'Rose! Herb of the Year 2012!' Published by International Herb Association
posted: 4/25/2012
Earth Day is every day. Learn more about the natural, green therapeutic benefits of the essential oil of rose beyond smelling sweet. Rose! Herb of the Year 2012! published by the International Herb Association (IHA) includes the informative chapter, Essential Oil of Rose, written by Dorene Petersen, wellness expert and president of the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS).

Massage Envy Supports the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
posted: 4/25/2012
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is the grateful recipient of a generous donation of $10,000 received from Massage Envy. Debra Persinger, FSMTB's executive director, accepted the donation at the 2012 Massage Envy Annual Franchise Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.

Biofreeze Donated to Armed Forces
posted: 4/25/2012
The maker of Biofreeze Pain Reliever, popular among massage therapists and other health care professionals, announced this week it has donated the retail value of $212,000 of its pain-relieving analgesic to 25,000 U.S. service members in Afghanistan.

SpaFinder Inc. Names Betty Weinkle Vice President of Corporate Wellness
posted: 4/25/2012
SpaFinder Inc. has announced that Betty Weinkle has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president of corporate wellness. With deep incentive industry experience, Weinkle will spearhead the company's new Corporate Wellness Division and its unique employee motivation solution for the $30 billion workplace wellness industry.

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Invites Feedback on Proposal
posted: 4/24/2012
Massage therapists have until April 30 to provide feedback on the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards' (FSMTB) Maintenance of Core Competency Program Proposal.

Spa Week Launches Mother's Day Gift Card Sale
posted: 4/23/2012
Homemade necklaces and The World's Best Mom mugs were cute when you were a kid, but now it's time to give her a truly special gift. What better way to tell Mom you love her than by giving her a gift she'll actually love? Give that generic Mother's Day card more heart by including the gift of spa.

Win a Seminar in Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Giveaway
posted: 4/23/2012
Massage therapists can win admission to an entry-level seminar from the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) in Massage Magazine Insurance Plus' (MMIP) April Giveaway. Four therapists will be awarded this prize.

For Self-Care During Menopause, Consider Soy
posted: 4/22/2012
In good news for menopausal women, a new, large-scale review found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes by up to 26 percent, compared to a placebo.

15 Agricultural Innovations Protecting the Environment on Earth Day
posted: 4/22/2012
For the last 40 years, Earth Day has been celebrated around the world to call attention to some of our most pressing environmental and social problems, including climate change, biodiversity loss and dwindling natural resources. This year, the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet (www.NourishingthePlanet.org) highlights 15 agricultural innovations that are already working on the ground to address some of those problems.

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