Fascia: The Pericardium-Diaphragm Connection
Understanding how the pericardium relates to breathing can in turn help clients relax into their massage session.
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Challenging Tissue Tension
To understand tissue-tension barriers, MTs must be constantly present and mindful. Too light and we will not become efficient at creating the healing change that is needed.
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What Is Life Force Energy?
“Energy” or “life force” can have many definitions. As we treat clients, we should consider how its various meanings can be interpreted and applied to our work.
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Bringing Relief for a Broken Back
Painful injuries can cause soft-tissue pain and dysfunction that we can help ease . . . if we ask the right questions.
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Pricing Is an Identity Issue, Not a Math Issue
By Elicia CrookGive yourself the credit you deserve when considering a price increase.
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Managing Relationships with Colleagues
By Laura AllenWe may not like everyone in the workplace equally, but we should treat all of them as professional colleagues.
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Strengthen Your Vagal Tone
Use this self-care technique to generate a state of calm alertness.
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Long COVID: What’s Changed, and Why It Matters
By Ruth WernerBetween 5 and 10 percent of those who are infected with COVID-19 may develop long COVID, a poorly understood, persistent, and sometimes serious syndrome that can lead to organ damage, chronic pain, and a much diminished quality of life.
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The Murkiness of Massage Therapy Research
By Corey RiveraSometimes massage therapy research takes an unexpected turn. And that’s the reason to embrace it.
Featured Videos
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Pericardium—Where the Heart Calls Home
Understanding how the pericardium relates to breathing can help clients relax into their massage session.
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Techniques for Breathing Disorders
Erik Dalton and Paul Kelly present techniques to help with breathing disorders.
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Short Pause
By Til LuchauWhile the intention of filling in a session with nonstop bodywork is always strong, sometimes consider adding a short pause.
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Seeking Help When we Need It
By Laura AllenMassage therapists should be encouraged to seek help when they need it.