Bill Introduced to License Minnesota Massage Therapists
On February 24, a bill was introduced in Minnesota — and if passed, state licensing of Minnesota massage therapists will be mandatory. This is…
Massage, Chiropractic and Other Therapies Might Lessen Addiction, Overdose & Suicide in U.S. Army Veterans
A new study looked at the benefits of massage and other nonpharmacological treatments for U.S. Army service members. It found that therapies th…
MASSAGE Magazine Celebrates its 35th Anniversary with Special Coverage & Expert Insights
Celebrating 35 years in publication, MASSAGE Magazine is bringing its readers exclusive coverage, expert insights and fun throwback posts througho…
Massage Therapy & Heart Health: Massage Might Reduce Risks & Benefit Recovery
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Given these grim statistics, what can be done — and can …
Massage Therapy is Health Care. Start Acting Like it. [Guest Editorial]
It’s unpopular to say, but being human is a chronic condition. All humans, even the most fit and healthy of us, are living in bodies that are w…
Report Identifies Healthiest Cities in U.S.: Where Does Yours Rank?
A new report from wellness-industry technology platform company MINDBODY ranks the top 10 healthiest cities in the U.S. according to factors like …
My Clients Never Wonder How Much to Tip for Massage — Because It’s Always $0 [Guest Editorial]
I’ve been self-employed for most of my 15 years in massage therapy. One of the joys — and great frustrations — of building your own business is fi…
Follow These 7 Steps to Create a Giving-Back Program and Help More People in Your Community
Massage therapist Melinda Hastings remembers a story that a client told her: The male Army serviceman saw Hastings for free massage through her Sa…
The Massage Field’s Generations Must Create a Future that Works for All
This Guest Editorial focuses on ideals rooted in the past — and a way forward for the massage field. It is so important that we in the massage …
2019 Massage News in Review
2019 is almost behind us, and deserves a look back at some of the important news and developments in the massage therapy field. Among MASSAGE M…