Massage News

PerformTex Products Partners with WMI Corp.
posted: 5/29/2012
PerformTex has announced the Strategic Partnership as an official medical partner to the WMI Corp Global Network. WMI Corporation along with PerformTex will provide a comprehensive Risk Management and Medical/Rescue program that includes coverage of its world-class amateur and professional events, organizations and development worldwide.

Owie Pillow Makes a Difference for Pregnant Women
posted: 5/29/2012
For Kristine Currier, coping with an uncomfortable seat belt during pregnancy was a struggle she knew she shared with other soon-to-be moms. Rather than persevering through the pain for nine months, she decided to become a mompreneur and create a product that really makes a difference.

Massage Therapists: You Have 48 Hours Left to Enter the Seminars at Sea Giveaway
posted: 5/29/2012
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP) is offering its Facebook fans a chance to win a free Seminars at Sea Cruise from LMT Success Group during the month of May.

Marathon Runner, Hardline Radio Personality Reveals Secret for Staying in Shape
posted: 5/29/2012
It started in the middle of the night -- a blinding pain that woke Corby Davidson up from a sound sleep. His first thought: I'm dying. The pain in the marathon runner's back was excruciating but, luckily for Davidson, not actually life-threatening.

The Berkana Method of 'Mindful Expressionism' Takes Flight in the Mile High City
posted: 5/29/2012
Jill Kristin Berkana's progressive Mindful Expressionism Certification Training has been approved by the NCBTMB for continuing education (#451960-12), and international advanced and adventurous bodyworkers are traveling to the heart of Denver, Colorado, to take part in the 250-hour, six-week-long intensive training.

Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee Members to Present at the 59th Annual American College of Sports Medicine Meeting
posted: 5/29/2012
Members of the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee (TRAC) will be presenting Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® product research at the American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting and 3rd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine® in San Francisco, CA, May 29 - June 2, 2012.

Contour Table Systems Reinvents Massage Tables that Breasts of Any Size Will Love
posted: 5/29/2012
In response to frustration from women that feel breast discomfort every time they get on a massage table or are treated by a chiropractor or physical therapist, inventor Rebecca Savich has the solution. She has created the patent-pending Adjustable Breast Comfort (ABC) System that supports and relieves the pressure on women's breasts.

MASSAGE Magazine Partners with Hands for Heroes
posted: 5/28/2012
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.

For Self-Care, Take a Walk
posted: 5/26/2012
Some people might think it takes vigorous exercise, such as running, swimming or weight lifting, to see real results related to health and physical fitness—but research is increasingly showing that simply walking can have a profound health benefits.

Massage Envy Performs One Millionth Facial
posted: 5/25/2012
A Fort Worth, Texas, Massage Envy Member received the company's one millionth facial this week, Massage Envy reported in a press release.

New Massage Products Come from Professional Sports' Training Rooms to Your Table
posted: 5/24/2012
Magsoothium, a line of pain-relief products once only available to professional athletes is making its way into the wellness market.

People with Arthritis Often Experience Anxiety, Depression
posted: 5/24/2012
Researchers have found that 33 percent of Americans over age 45 who have arthritis suffer from anxiety or depression, with anxiety more prevalent.

Spinal Massage and Manipulation Reduce Headache Pain
posted: 5/23/2012
In new research, applied cervical and upper thoracic massage and manipulation reduced headache-pain intensity in patients with migraine headaches.

Massage Envy Spa Announces One Millionth Facial
posted: 5/22/2012
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services announced today that the company has performed its one-millionth facial. The recipient of the Anti-Aging Facial was Harriet Haun, a member at the Massage Envy Spa located at 3100 Texas Sage Trail in the Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Survey Highlights Massage Therapists' Opinions on Conventional Medical Care
posted: 5/22/2012
A new survey of massage therapists shows that massage therapists are ambivalent toward conventional medicine; however, many use such health care, encourage clients to do so, and see involvement of both complementary (CAM) and conventional medicine as crucial to health, according to an abstract published on www.pubmed.gov.

Primal Pictures Launches 3D Anatomy for Manual Therapies
posted: 5/22/2012
Primal Pictures has launched 3D Anatomy for Manual Therapies, a comprehensive digital resource for massage and manual therapists in training and practice. Primal Pictures publishes the most complete and medically accurate interactive 3D model of the human anatomy.

Massage Association Works to Educate Public, Press
posted: 5/21/2012
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) announced today it is working to educate the mainstream media and the general public on the health benefits of massage therapy.

Sinusin is back in the United States
posted: 5/21/2012
Heel, the makers of Traumeel®, announces Sinusin™, the leading homeopathic sinus relief nasal spray, is now back in the United States and available at fine health food stores and doctors' offices across the nation.

Growing Body of Massage Therapy Research Illustrates its Effectiveness for Prevalent Health Conditions
posted: 5/21/2012
A growing body of evidence shows massage therapy can be effective for a variety of prevalent health conditions, including the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammation after exercise, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia.

AMTA Promotes Massage Research to Media and Consumers
posted: 5/21/2012
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is continuing its ongoing efforts to educate the public on the health benefits of massage therapy being supported by new research.

BestMassage to Offer BIOTONE Massage Oils and Creams
posted: 5/21/2012
Customers of BestMassage will now have more choice when it comes to purchasing massage oils and creams. The massage table supplier now features 21 BIOTONE products on its website. These products range in use from Swedish and sports massage to relieving dry skin and reducing muscle soreness.

Aromatherapy Massage Reduces Menopausal Symptoms
posted: 5/20/2012
Symptoms of menopause include anxiety and hot flashes. New research shows both massage and aromatherapy massage reduce menopausal symptoms.

New Online Tool Helps Massage Therapists Find Financing
posted: 5/19/2012
Securing financing—for business expansion, to purchase high-end spa equipment or other reasons—is essential to growing a successful massage practice.

For Self-Care, Nutrition May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
posted: 5/18/2012
A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's disease and memory problems.

AMTA's Health Care Relationships 2012: An Update of the Association's Relationships and their Impact on the Massage Therapy Profession
posted: 5/17/2012
The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTAinvolvement through its 51 chapters. AMTA works to advance the profession through ethics and standards, the promotion of fair and consistent licensing of massage therapists in all states, and public education on the benefits of massage.

Massage Organization Representatives Attend Leadership Summit
posted: 5/17/2012
Representatives from seven massage therapy organizations gathered for a second leadership summit earlier this month in Chicago, Illinois, to discuss topics including portability, consistency of practice standards, entry level education, continuing education, discipline/licensure (safety/public protection) and certification.

Murad Introduces Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask that Instantly Tightens, Firms and Rehydrates Skin
posted: 5/16/2012
Murad Inc. has announced the launch of its latest anti-aging innovation for its best-selling anti-aging line, Resurgence, the first comprehensive skin care line developed to treat hormonally aging skin. Murad's Age-Diffusing Firming Mask is a rich at-home booster that enhances skin elasticity and promotes instant firming to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

MASSAGE Magazine and Hands for Heroes Launch Campaign to Support U.S. Troops
posted: 5/16/2012
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 professionals who donate their time and skills to provide therapeutic bodywork and massage at no charge to U.S. military veterans.

Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Partners with LMT Success Group in May Facebook Giveaway
posted: 5/16/2012
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP) has kicked off the month of May by offering its Facebook fans a chance to win a free Seminars at Sea Cruise from LMT Success Group.

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.

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