Massage therapists need to take care of personal health and well-being, in order to stay in their chosen career. MASSAGE Magazine presents articles on body mechanics, ergonomics, nutrition, meditation, exercise, relaxation, self-massage and more.
Growing up in North Carolina, I’ve had the privilege to hear stories of the indigenous Cherokee people. One such legend is about an elder te…
There is an array of external remedies that exist to ease the challenges, limitations and pain of the mind and body. As a massage therapist, you’re …
When it comes to journaling, people tend to either love it or hate it, according to those who frequently write about the subject. If you love it, th…
When it comes to communicating with others, we all tend to have different styles. For example, some people like to talk a lot, while others barely i…
Here we go. Again. Talking about self-care. I use the word again deliberately, and for a good reason because this topic for massage therapists is so…
The majority of massage therapists spend most of their days on their feet while working on clients. This can result in foot pain and stiffness. Howe…
We all have a lot to do. In addition to running a massage practice, there’s still housekeeping, mowing the lawn, working out, calling the plumber, w…
Like athletes whose sport is their livelihood, massage therapists rely on high-performing bodies. We might not be sprinting around or ducking any pu…