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World Championship in Massage Gold Medalist Chaz Armstrong Shares the Story Behind His Success

U.S. massage therapist Chaz Armstrong won the gold medal in chair massage and a silver medal in overall best massage at the World Championship in Massage 2021 competition in Copenhagen, Denmark.

September 22, 2021

A Growing Number of U.S. States Require Health Care Workers to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Seven U.S. states plus the District of Columbia now require employees and independent contractors who work in health care settings, which can include massage therapists, to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).

September 15, 2021

Massage Education 2021: School Leaders Share How They Have Had to Learn to Do Things Differently—and Create New Educational Pathways for Students

The people who run massage educational programs were as affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as anyone else, on personal and professional levels.

September 1, 2021

Can You Refuse to Massage Unvaccinated Clients? This is What HIPAA Rules Really Allow

Is it legal for a massage therapist to ask a client if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19? There is more to this situation than checking off yes or no on an intake form.

August 31, 2021

Press Releases

The Elements Massage® Brand Ends Summer of Celebration With a $10,000 Cash Award to One of the Brand’s Massage Therapists

The Elements Massage® franchise system, one of the fastest-growing therapeutic massage franchises in the nation, awarded, Kayla Flohre, with a $10,000 cash award as part of the brand’s “Summer Celebration!” The brand launched the “Summer Celebration” to honor and recognize Elements Massage studios’ Massage Therapists and Team Members for all they do to help provide the healing benefit of massage therapy to clients.

September 9, 2021

Massage Heights Announces CG Funk as the Latest Addition to its Executive Lineup

Massage Heights, a U.S. and Canadian spa franchise brand, offering high-quality massage, skincare and wellness services, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran, CG Funk, to their leadership team in the role of Senior Vice President of Culture and Industry Relations.

August 27, 2021

Global Wellness Summit Will Focus on 2021 Theme: “A New New Era in Health & Wellness”

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the multitrillion-dollar global wellness economy, today announced that its 2021 conference, taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, from November 30 to December 3, will focus on the growing intersection between health and wellness.

August 18, 2021

Massage Heights Expands Executive Team

Gearing up for strategic growth amid a booming wellness industry, Massage Heights, the franchise known for its resort-quality massage, skincare, and wellness services, today announced multiple new hires to its executive team, including the appointment of Scott Schubiger as Chief Development Officer.

August 16, 2021

What Does CBD Do? It Enhances Your Self-Care Routine Inside and Out

What Does CBD Do? It enhances your Self-Care routine inside and out. The addition of CBD to your massage practice can amplify your efforts.

September 24, 2021

7 Things You Should Look for in a CBD Massage Product

CBD massage is going in popularity among both therapists and clients. Most Americans have heard of CBD. In fact, 14% of Americans already use CBD products, according to Gallup, with 11% using topicals. CBD products are a health-and-wellness trend that is here to stay and is projected to keep growing.

July 19, 2021

Understand the true role and benefits of therapeutic vibration in getting your clients out of pain

“Massage guns” have become a popular eCommerce item, however these tools are being used with little understanding of their effects on the body, or the degree of resolution that could be achieved.

July 15, 2021

Disinfection Dysfunction – How to Avoid the Top Four Disinfection Mistakes

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July 8, 2021

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News

Massage News

World Championship in Massage Gold Medalist Chaz Armstrong Shares the Story Behind His Success

A Growing Number of U.S. States Require Health Care Workers to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Massage Education 2021: School Leaders Share How They Have Had to Learn to Do Things Differently—and Create New Educational Pathways for Students

Can You Refuse to Massage Unvaccinated Clients? This is What HIPAA Rules Really Allow

Press Releases

The Elements Massage® Brand Ends Summer of Celebration With a $10,000 Cash Award to One of the Brand’s Massage Therapists

Massage Heights Announces CG Funk as the Latest Addition to its Executive Lineup

Global Wellness Summit Will Focus on 2021 Theme: “A New New Era in Health & Wellness”

Massage Heights Expands Executive Team

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What Does CBD Do? It Enhances Your Self-Care Routine Inside and Out

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Understand the true role and benefits of therapeutic vibration in getting your clients out of pain

Disinfection Dysfunction – How to Avoid the Top Four Disinfection Mistakes

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The Top 15 Techniques to Learn in 2020

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