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…
Touch Research Institute Offers MTs Volunteer Opportunities
The Touch Research Institute (TRI), located at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, conducts research that includes the direct involvement of licensed massage therapists. With no minimum or maximum hour requirement for volunteering, TRI presents a unique opportunity for Florida massage therapists, in particular, to learn about research while working with a varied patient population.
Bad News for Drug Companies Could Be Good News for California Massage Therapists
As a massage therapist, you already know massage can be effective for helping relieve chronic pain. Unfortunately, millions cope with pain by taking…
American Society of Clinical Oncology Endorses Massage Guidelines for Breast Cancer Care
More than 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year; it is the second leading cause of death for women. Now, those enduring treatment…
Research: Massage & Acupuncture Aid Disaster Evacuees, Support Staff
Massage therapists often volunteer in the aftermath of disasters, providing massage therapy to first responders, primarily, and the public. New rese…
Company Brings Chair Massage Therapy to Denver Whole Foods Locations
At several Whole Foods Market locations in the Denver, Colorado, area, you can find the healthy, natural food products for which the chain is known. …