Shoulder Work for Neck Pain
Just because the pain is in the neck doesn’t mean that’s where it’s originating.
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Oncology Massage, Cancer Pain, and the Research Journey
Developing a massage protocol for the IMPACT study underscored that practitioners’ clinical reasoning and patient-centered understanding developed in clinical practice is critical to the research conversation.
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Why You Should Report Your Tips
Reporting your tips is an investment in your future and the profession's.
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The Therapeutic Power of the Pause
By Til LuchauPausing can be an active intervention, not a gap in treatment. Tissue responds, the nervous system settles, and perception sharpens in the moments when we stop.
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Informed Isn’t the Same as Correct
When the opportunity presents itself, educate your clients about fascia in a way that’s relatable. Learn how to explain it so they can understand.
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The Session Surrounding the Session
By Cal CatesA new theoretical framework for massage considers how intention before, during, and after a session can profoundly impact the efficacy of your work.
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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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Breathing: Our Most Dysfunctional Movement Pattern
By Nathan FayWhen clients breathe incorrectly, they can exacerbate the exact reason that brought them in.
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Energy Medicine in Bodywork
Energy work can be a divisive topic in the massage field, however, there are valuable potential benefits and insights to be gained through exploring and integrating energetic modalities in therapeutic practice.
Featured Videos
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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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The Power of Words
Doug Nelson discusses the power of words and a client concerned with the prospect of surgery despite multiple practitioners saying it wasn't necessary.
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Deep Tissue Massage for the Upper Traps
Here are some key things to know about the upper trapezius muscle if tension relief is the goal.
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Using a Lateral Flexion Break Table
Get a basic introduction on how to use a lateral flexion break table for massage clients, specifically ones that may present with scoliosis.