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The cultivation and manufacture of health-related products derived from marijuana, including topicals for massage, is at an all-time high. There has been a lack of clarity among the public, the media and even hemp advocates about whether hemp-derived CBD products such as cannabis massage oil, salves and patches.

The MT’s Guide to Marijuana and Massage

Sponsored by Massage Study Buddy Marijuana is big news—and big money. M…

April 18, 2018

Kelley Meyer works to restore health to working dogs and those about to retire with techniques such as canine massage and low level laser therapy. Massage therapy for canines is also a growing specialty. Massage therapists who engage in this specialty should possess animal massage insurance

U.S. Military Dogs Served by Massage & Rehab

When Buco arrived at the Military Working Dog Veterinary Service hospital…

April 18, 2018

The partnership between the California Police Chiefs Association and the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) gives the council the opportunity to educate the association's 650 members about what constitutes legitimate massage therapy services and the Massage Therapy Act.

California Massage Council Partners with Police Chiefs to Fight Human Trafficking

In California, the most populous state, thousands of massage therapists p…

April 11, 2018

The Veterans Administration pays for an aide to come in for two six-hour days. During one of those off days each month, Hartill enjoys a very special respite from caregiver stress, just for herself: one hour with a massage therapist, who gives her a foot and leg massage.

Massage Grant Provides “Fantastic Opportunity” to Ease Caregiver Stress

Few jobs are more physically and emotionally exhausting than taking care …

April 4, 2018

Press Releases

Helping Hands at Premiere Orlando 2018

Orlando, Fla. (April 18, 2018)—According to Forbes, over 80 percent of cons…

April 18, 2018

Benefits of integrative medicine extend beyond wellness, Mayo Clinic finds

Rochester, Minn. (April 16, 2018) — Integrative medicine has become an incr…

April 16, 2018

Neil Grimmer Brings Passion For Personalized Nutrition to 2018 Global Wellness Summit

Miami, Fla. (April 11, 2018)—The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost…

April 13, 2018

Elements Massage Revolutionizing Aromatherapy with the Industry-Changing Introduction of AromaRitual

Englewood, Colo. (April 12, 2018) — Elements Massage, one of the fastest-gr…

April 12, 2018

The Most Overlooked Tool for Effective Rehab

Sponsored by Ace Massage Cupping and MediCupping Old injuries, chronic…

November 30, 2017

It’s time that we realize that self-care is an absolute necessity, not a luxury, especially during the holidays. Learn why holiday self-care is critical.

The Critical Practice You Might Be Missing During the Holiday Season

Sponsored by LaVida Massage As the holidays approach, bringing higher …

November 27, 2017

The way you set your goals often has a huge impact on whether you achieve them. So what’s the best professional goal setting method for success?

The CAPTURE Model for Increasing Your Client List

Sponsored by LaVida Massage Motivational speaker Tony Robbins once sai…

October 31, 2017

Adding this method of cupping decompression aids the tissue by releasing deep patterns that hold the bony structure in a forward or sideways twist associated with conditions such as hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis and scoliosis

Adding This Method of Cupping Decompression Aids in the Treatment of Scoliosis

Sponsored by Ace Massage Cupping and MediCupping Soft tissue manipulat…

September 21, 2017

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