Ankles often get overlooked during a bodywork session in favor of the feet or calves, but giving attention to this complex area can provide more balance to the greater whole.

Take the time to get organized and be proactive so you don’t get caught without your supplies, your session preparation, or, worse, a book of clients.

While massage therapy in this instance is safe, following the guidelines outlined in this article can reduce and/or prevent complications to the client and practitioner.

Encouraging the client to be part of the discovery process can help build the connection with the practitioner.

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.

Learning about the core beyond the muscles can promote new ways of thinking about your hands-on work.

Practicing mindfulness encourages intention and connection between practitioner and client—and prevents boredom.

Recognizing what we dislike about our work can help us be more efficient with those tasks and keep our business on track.

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) mechanics indicate that therapists should take a holistic, movement-focused approach to SIJ pain.

Massage therapy alone can’t fix bony misalignments, but it can help manage soft-tissue disorders and symptoms associated with valgus and varus alignments.