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.
To complement the MASSAGE Magazine article, "Massage + Fitness = Success—Integrate Personal Training into Your Practice," by Vincent Camb…
To complement the MASSAGE Magazine article, "Relax with Essential Oils," by Peter Friis, in the June 2014 issue. Article summary: Aromatherapy is helpf…
Shannon Hoell is a massage therapist who also uses The MELT Method. MELT is a self-treatment technique to help people stay out of chronic pain that I…
The larger muscles of your clients' lower extremities, such as the gluteal muscles, quadriceps and hamstrings, are very strong, particularly whe…
The space around a massage table may be overlooked or undervalued in a massage practice, but it directly affects how safely and effectively you can wo…
If you suffer from mild, occasional headaches, a few simple self-massage techniques may help you feel some relief. A tension headache usually feels lik…
Massage therapists tend to overuse their fingers and thumbs in their work, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrom…
People are often curious about how to break down the many nutrition messages out there into three essential steps. To answer this critical question, I …