Ep 403 – How to Improve Your Massage in Less Than 30 Minutes: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

A woman receiving bodywork to her neck and head.

It only takes a few minutes to learn something new, or just try something different in your hands-on work. In this episode of Business or Pressure, host Allissa Haines walks through some ideas to avoid stagnation in the massage room.

Author links:

Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/

 

Resources:

 

The Rebel MT podcast: https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-370-splenii-muscles-under-influence-rebel-mt-allison-denney

 

Derryberry Massage: https://www.derryberrymassage.com/yoga

 

 

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Author Bio: 

Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community.

Sponsors: 

HobaCare Jojoba is a premium quality, 100% pure jojoba oil that is highly beneficial for massage therapists. As a single-ingredient product, it aligns perfectly with holistic practices, providing an all-natural, chemical-free massage medium option. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which allows it to absorb easily and deeply into the skin, delivering a non-greasy, moisturizing experience that doesn't clog pores or cause allergic reactions. This unique property makes it an excellent medium for massage, enhancing tactile contact without leaving an oily residue. HobaCare Jojoba is also shelf stable and will not stain natural fiber sheets. By choosing HobaCare Jojoba, massage therapists can enhance their practice, offering clients a superior, skin-friendly experience that promotes both skin health and overall well-being.

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