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.
As a massage therapist at one of the busiest day spas in the country, working five days a week and doing around 20 to 30 massages per week for several …
A word is but a word—or is it? Consider this: You’re sitting with a friend, discussing the relentless pursuit of success. Maybe your word isn’t succes…
When we touch someone, we convey and receive tremendous amounts of information through our presence, and through the touch of our massage. Client and…
Yoga can be a profound mindfulness practice. The practice of yoga focuses our attention on the movement of the body and our breathing as a gateway to o…
My focus on self-care has been an ongoing evolution throughout the course of my massage therapy career. I am constantly seeking ways to make work easie…
Vitamin D is crucial for muscle strength and bone health. It also helps the body maintain bone density, which reduces the risk of fracture, osteoart…
We all love holiday treats, whether they are in the form of chocolate, cookies, soda or processed food—and cravings for specific foods can be incredi…
Do you notice a change in your mood when the weather turns colder and you are exposed to fewer hours of daylight? Once called the winter blues, seas…