Tap Topicals for Pain Management
by Brandi Schlossberg
Massage therapists work hard to ensure each client receives the best possible care. Giving a great massage often equates to easing the aches and pains, tension and stress that plague so many people. Primarily, massage therapists use their hands to effect such healing; however, faster, stronger and longer-lasting results may be achieved by massage therapists who mix topicals into their protocol for pain management.... Read More »
Roll it Out: Promote Wellness with Rollers
by Allison Hartigan
Incorporating self-care exercises into your daily routine is a must if you seek a long-term career practicing massage therapy. If you aren't doing enough to nurture yourself on a daily basis, then the foot roller may be the ideal self-care solution you seek, as it can easily be incorporated into a massage therapist's on-the-go lifestyle.... Read More »
Improve Client Outcomes with Manual Therapy
by Amanda Cuda
When is a frozen shoulder not just a frozen shoulder? When is a muscle spasm not just a muscle spasm? Answer: When they're reactions to something more complicated going on in the body. This is according to Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, a practitioner of Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), a compilation of assessment and treatment methodologies that address pain, dysfunction and disability.... Read More »
Attract Clients with Sports Massage Taping
by Jeremy Maready
As a sports massage therapist, you know weekly sessions with your clients aren't always enough to soothe the aches and pains of the high school athlete or weekend warrior. But by adding a cost-effective component, such as sports massage taping, to your practice, you can simulate your healing methods to span the intervals between scheduled appointments.... Read More »
Sound Therapy Complements Massage
by Brandi Schlossberg
In most cases, the biological rhythm of life is set to external beats, or cues. A circadian rhythm, for instance, typically corresponds to the cue of light, as it comes and goes with the sun. In pace with the daylight, we set our sleep cycles and define our days. Read More »
Boost Client Comfort with Heat and Cold Therapy
by Brandi Schlossberg
In the healing realm of massage therapy, client comfort is a top priority. Massage therapists should take time to consider every detail that could boost—or potentially inhibit—a client's comfort level. Oftentimes, it's the seemingly small touches that make the difference between a good massage and a great one.... Read More »
A Healthy Burn: Use Caution with Candles
by Brandi Schlossberg
Just like fluffy linens and soothing music, candles can add to the healing, relaxing nature of massage. However, not all candles are created equal. Some of those soft lights may actually be harming you and your clients, rather than helping. ... Read More »
A Potent Blend - AROMATHERAPY AND MASSAGE
by Brandi Schlossberg
Using plant extracts to foster wellness has, like healthy touch, been practiced for thousands of years. In a manner both natural and noninvasive, aromatherapy promotes relaxation, improves circulation and boosts one's sense of wellbeing. The combination of ... Read More »
Integrative Reflexology: Beyond the Feet
by Brandi Schlossberg
Seventy years ago, Eunice Ingham's Stories the Feet Can Tell was first published. This thrust the practice of reflexology into the spotlight, as Ingham began touring North America, presenting seminars on reflexology. Ingham was a pioneer of reflexology ... Read More »
The Web Propels Education's Evolution
by Brandi Schlossberg
From baby shoes and banking to diets and dating, the Internet has a prominent place in nearly every aspect of modern life. Even massage therapy, with human contact at its core, is being swept up in the wave of the World Wide Web. As technology advances ... Read More »
Stay Fresh with Continuing Education
by Brandi Schlossberg
One key to a vibrant life is to continue on the quest for new knowledge. When we stop pushing ourselves to learn, grow and adopt fresh information,our daily routines can become stagnant and perhaps even a little bit boring. Fortunately, in the field of ... Read More »
Be Ready for Risks
by Brandi Schlossberg
Imagine this: Last night, temperatures in your town dipped below zero, and unbeknownst to you, a slick coat of ice formed on the stairs leading up to your massage practice. Your first client of the day should arrive any minute. You check your watch and ... Read More »
The Benefits of Belonging
by Amanda Cuda
You've received the proper training, the necessary licensing, a good location and the right equipment. You might think you have everything you need to be a successful massage therapist—but have you considered ... Read More »
Separate All-Natural Concern for Your Well-Being from All-Hype
by Brandi Schlossberg
Whether you're shopping for laundry detergent or strawberry preserves, if the label says "natural," you may be more inclined to pick that product. The word natural seems to imply a commodity is free of synthetic ingredients. Unfortunately, it's not that ... Read More »
Light Touch, Big Impact
What's on your wish list? Expanding your customer base to reach more clients? Broadening your skill set to enhance your services and increase revenue? Increasing the perceived value of your services to support higher prices for what you offer? Extending your career by ... Read More »