Massage Therapists Take Action to Support Cultural Competence
Two massage therapists are at the forefront of a movement in massage to increase cultural competence by identifying biases. As a massage therap…
The Evolving Acceptance of Massage in Mexican-American Culture
Growing up in my Mexican-American household, there were times when my grandmother would rub our bellies with warmed olive oil to heal what is know…
For MTs: An Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission & Symptoms
Whether you have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) or your clients pose questions to you—as a health care professional, staying updated on yo…
Touch on the Medical Team: As Massage is Implemented in Integrative Care, Specialized Competencies Become More Important
Massage has been incorporated into many different environments, including integrative care teams, specialized clinics, outpatient and inpatient ho…
COVID-19 Long-Haulers Puzzle Health Experts
Public health experts are largely baffled as to how to treat these virus long-haulers, who continue to deal with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Contact Time is a Necessary Massage-Practice Sanitation Protocol
While massage therapists should always employ superior sanitation practices, COVID-19 has created a whole new emphasis on keeping clean—one that n…
The Massage Profession Needs to Face the Future—United
In this essay, the author says: "I have a vision that the massage field’s emerging leaders will find the balance in our professional identity that…
Air Quality in the Massage Session Room: 3 Key Factors in Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 Acquisition & Transmission
There is still much we are learning about COVID-19, including the effect of air quality to combat the spread of the virus.
Will Massage in Nursing Homes Be Changed Forever by COVID-19?
The severity of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has negatively impacted many industries and many massage therapists’ ability to work. One cohort wit…
You Can Be Confident in Wearing (and Removing) a Face Mask — if You Follow These 7 Steps
With people worldwide still contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask when in public or near others, in addition to social…