By now you’re probably aware that the massage therapy industry is booming. This is true in the United States, and it’s true in many other parts of the world as well. As more and more people become attuned to the benefits of professional massage therapy, the industry naturally grows larger. The opportunities become bigger. Schools …
When it comes to your overall health and wellness, it’s only natural that you want the best possible care. Therapeutic massage is such an intimate and personal experience that you should not trust just anyone other than the best. Instant Relaxation The ultimate goal of any massage is to feel relaxed, which is key to your mental and physical health. The relaxation...
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First things first. The last thing a client should be doing during a massage session is worrying.
Massage therapy can decrease pain and have a significant impact on some RA patient’s ability to control the mobility of their limbs.
Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage
So your massage therapist told you that you have "knots," or maybe "the most knots I've ever felt!" What is a knot, and what can you do to get rid of them? W...
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommend trying exercise, yoga, or massage before medication for acute low-back pain.
An Allergy Story If you’ve ever gotten a massage from me, you know that the paperwork you have to fill out includes information about your allergies. A couple years ago I had a client who did…
Improve Your Health and Wellness When you aren’t feeling your best, you can request a lymphatic massage from a licensed massage therapist. Your body can require detox cleansing for a variety of reasons, including after an illness, such as influenza, or alternatively, during addiction treatment. Pathogens and chemicals can remain in the human body, leading …
Katie Newton, LMT talks about what massage therapy is and what are the many benefits. She also discusses the types of massage therapy that she performs here ...
Intake procedures, health history, proper draping, and communication between client and therapist are all important elements of a massage session. Massage th...
Post-injury Massage May Help Muscles Heal Clean, cool, white sheets. Scented candles and oils. Calm, soothing music. People go in for massages with the expectation of relaxation and relief from the tensions of the world; an hour-long getaway from the stress of everyday life. But while most are familiar with massage as a wonderful way to relax and feel good, there is now strong data to support that massage helps muscles heal after injury. In a study published in Science Translational Medicine…