massage

Massage therapists have stress like everyone else; self-care is not selfish.

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

Embrace the repetition that’s at the heart of bodywork; then, reinvent each session depending on your client’s needs.

Make a mobile massage session feel more tranquil by observing and adjusting sensory elements such as lighting, sound, and temperature.

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

Avoid giving advice on personal problems and issues that may be out of your scope.

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

While we in the profession often refer to the therapist-client relationship, we need to remember that the connection is primarily human to human.

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

Scarring can hide the depth of an injury. Start with assessment to better understand that depth.

While treatment planning still involves asking your client about their needs, it calls for establishing long-term goals that can potentially create a dramatic change in their quality of life.