Your Touch Reveals Your Mind
While we in the profession often refer to the therapist-client relationship, we need to remember that the connection is primarily human to human.
March/April 2024
Technique
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Making Waves in Massage Therapy
Working in a bioaquatic class brings a completely different somatic experience to clients and practitioners. And skills learned can translate to table work on land.
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PowerFace: A 6-Step Protocol for the Face
PowerFace is a protocol designed to add meaningful work to the face during massage sessions.
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Essential Blends
When essential oils are combined properly and diluted in a massage lubricant, they can expand the effects of massage.
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Trauma and Bodywork
Bodyworkers and hands-on therapists can play an important role in recognizing and addressing trauma.
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Overcoming Movement Barriers
Graded exposure stretching works by systematically subjecting a client to their feared stimulus in a controlled manner, helping them break the cycle of avoidance and fear reinforcement.
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What Is Scapular Dyskinesis?
Identifying the variations of scapular dyskinesis can lead to the right treatment for shoulder impairment.
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Pulling Scars from the Shadows
Scarring can hide the depth of an injury. Start with assessment to better understand that depth.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Why Quality Education Matters
Now, more than ever, is the time to reevaluate massage education requirements... states that are below the 600-hour threshold must consider increasing their hours.
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Ditch Neck Pain and Reset Your Posture
Try a postural reset before, after, or during a session, or recommend it to clients who are looking for everyday adjustments to generate greater ease and alignment.
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Advice May Be Contraindicated
Avoid giving advice on personal problems and issues that may be out of your scope.
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The Art of Professional Communication
Even if you are a longtime massage therapist, you can benefit from a communications tune-up.
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Power in Collaboration
Networking with providers outside your field can benefit your client treatment process and add to your repertoire of valuable resources and referrals.
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No Bones About It
Bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis can present unique challenges for massage therapy and may require accommodations for pressure or client accessibility.
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Retinacula: Finding Our Footing
Recent research indicates that massage therapists can help with ankle and wrist injuries by focusing on retinacula.
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Listen to the Messenger
Returning to proper body positioning during your client's massage sessions can relieve your pain.
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In Good Hands
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.
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What Does Standard Precautions Really Mean?
Standard Precautions have changed over the years as agencies have attempted to limit exposure to pathogens.
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Facial Muscles and Human Emotions
Understanding the anatomy of facial muscles can help you begin successful sessions with a grounding facial massage.
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Faces of Bodywork: Debra Persinger
FSMTB executive director Debra Persigner talks about their mission is to support members in their work of public protection, ensuring that massage therapy is provided to the public safely.