From Helplessness to Hope: Chronic Pain and Quality of Life
Clients experiencing chronic pain often suffer from poor quality sleep, anxiety and depression, and diminished quality of life.
Client Communication: Prevent Complaints, Confusion & Misconduct Claims
As a massage industry expert witness, one recurring issue I have observed in complaints related to sexual misconduct by MTs is poor client communication.
Massage Therapy for Acute vs. Chronic Pain
With a solid understanding of acute vs. chronic pain, massage therapists are better equipped to address a pain patient’s complex needs.
Viva Las Vegas! Now is the Time to Land a Resort Spa Job
If you have ever wondered what it's like to work as a massage therapist in a high-end resort spa, you will find your questions answered here.
Interview with a Hospital Massage Therapist
Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB, is a massage therapist who works as an independent contractor at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Is Your Communication Helping or Hurting Your Massage Clients?
Research is indicating that a person’s perception of pain is a complicated matter, predicated in part by a person’s beliefs and experiences. T…
Use SOAP Notes as a Form of Deep Listening
Making your SOAP notes a deep-listening experience for your clients is the first step in addressing what matters to the client. Deep listening builds trust with your massage client and allows them to speak with transparency in a safe and confidential manner. Thus, you will gather good and comprehensive information to guide your massage-touch intervention.
Sports Massage: The Highs and Lows of Traveling with a Team
In October of 2010, I found myself flying to Europe with a group of 20 athletes I did not know and had never treated with sports massage. I had recently graduated from a 2,200-hour massage program and, although I had excelled in school, I couldn’t help but wonder, “How did I get myself into this?”
Top 6 Massage Myths to Bust with Clients Now
This article will delve into six common massage myths held by clients. Gialelis has selected client-held myths that are commonly related to him by fellow massage therapists.
Honor Your Clients by Staying Within Scope of Practice
Massage therapists are in a unique position in the world of health care. In some states, we are recognized as licensed health care providers; in others, we are not. While most of us strive to meet the highest standards of practice, there is one way to guarantee that we will not: when we deviate from the scope of our professional practice.