Stress in the US: New Surveys Say Americans are Anxious, Lonely, Depressed
A cornucopia of stressors is contributing to an overall state of anxiety, depression and loneliness in the US today. Four new nationwide surveys pro…
Choosing Love: What Healthy Touch Has to Do with School Safety
Learning compassionate touch has changed Molly Oto’s classroom. Her students are calmer. They are more connected—and they’ve learned it’s okay to say…
Florida Massage Therapists Play Starring Role in Disney Spa Magic
Happy massage clients may have told you that you have magic hands—but if you’re a massage therapist at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida…
New York Hospital Makes Medical Massage Therapy a Priority
Sisters of Charity Hospital in Western New York State is a health care institution that offers hospital-based medical massage therapy. This program …
Remembering Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (1937-2018)
On Sept. 20, 2018, bodywork expert, author and educator Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, passed away at age 80. Born in South Africa in 1937, Chaitow moved to …
In the Midst of Gentrification, Oakland Cancer Clinic Offers Massage to Low-Income Clients
In a metropolitan area known for its elaborate skyscrapers, the yellow brick building at 610 Sixteenth Street in Oakland, California, is fairly nonde…
Use Your Massage Therapy Skills at the New York City Marathon
When some people choose career paths, they know that they will be going to the same type of place and doing the same type of job day in and day out. …
Give Back: How to Use Your Business to Make an Even Bigger Impact
Entrepreneur Kim Becker felt called to do something big in her business. As a licensed cosmetologist in Indiana, running her own salon wasn’t fulfil…
Austin-Based Organization Uses Massage to Help People Heal
One nonprofit organization has made it its mission to help individuals in the Austin, Texas area who are struggling with PTSD or trauma situations. …
At The Caring Place, Cancer Patients’ Fear, Anger and Anxiety are Soothed by Massage
Along with a cancer diagnosis comes undesirable side effects like nausea, pain, anxiety and depression. Fortunately, indicate these effects can be r…