In the November/December 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork, authors Lauren Cates and Kerry Jordan of Healwell share what they’ve learned over the past 10 years integrating massage therapy into care for pediatric complex needs patients. So, what is Healwell?
As a bodywork professional, you know how important massage is to overall health and wellness. Having the ability to help and heal others is likely why you entered the profession in the first place. So, you probably cringe when massage is pigeon-holed as a luxurious way to relax because you know it’s so much more than that.
Lacuna Botanicals took an early pioneering step in 2015 with the first purpose-built luxury spa product line to use CBD. Read more about their story in this Q&A blog with CEO Chris Diaz.
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams is a big believer in the power of both CBD massage and craniosacral therapy. You can read his story in the Sep/Oct 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® was founded in 1971 in Boulder, Colorado, and is the leading accredited and licensed occupational school in Rolfing® Structural Integration and movement.
Harold Dull, the creator of Watsu, died peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2019, at his home in Berkley, California. A simple Tibetan ceremony was held to honor Harold; additional plans include a memorial spreading of his ashes in 2020.
Every few years ABMP undertakes a process to query state massage therapy boards in order to prepare a massage therapist population estimate. Our 2019 effort puts the number of massage therapists in the United States at approximately 334,219, a 1.6 percent growth rate from 2016’s estimate of 328,799.
“Mary” is female, in her 40s, has a master’s degree, and she and her spouse make more than $75,000 annually combined. Chances are Mary is a bodywork client.
I love email. Specifically, I love transactional emails, the one-on-one communications with your clients and colleagues. Clearly, since I’ve talked about it a bunch lately, in Massage & Bodywork and on the blog.
Which US city has the strongest wellness market? How can wellness businesses better help consumers lead healthier lives? The MINDBODY Wellness Index answers these questions and more.