massage therapy

Histories taught in bodywork courses need to consult professional historians to become broader and provide context and understanding, not just fact files.

Lessening lifelong chronic pain through bodywork can often require a lifestyle change for clients after the healing begins.

Building a connection from the moment you come in contact with a client can lead to a healthy, long-standing business relationship.

Clients who repeatedly take advantage of you and disrespect your boundaries should be dismissed.

Tension overload can limit blood flow and nerve flow. Working this area can lead to much-needed relief.

The skills of listening, noticing, and wondering help build the foundation of real, flexible, and ethical boundaries that allow us to connect meaningfully with our clients.

The proximity and interaction between client and MT can lead to a different interpretation by each.

Like it or not, friction is necessary to help connective tissue move, which can help muscles breathe a little easier.

Networking with providers outside your field can benefit your client treatment process and add to your repertoire of valuable resources and referrals.

Returning to proper body positioning during your client’s massage sessions can relieve your pain.

Proper cleaning before and after sessions creates a safe work environment and lets clients know they are entering a disinfected space, creating peace of mind.

When essential oils are combined properly and diluted in a massage lubricant, they can expand the effects of massage.