Spring 2025
Technique
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The Body of Grief
Grief isn't something to be fixed but held, allowing clients to process it at their own pace without judgment or urgency.
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The Overlooked Sternoclavicular Joint
When working with clients with shoulder discomfort, massage therapists often disregard or forget to consider the sternoclavicular joint.
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Assessing Nerve Injuries, Part 1
Variations of nerve injuries warrant understanding their differences in helping clients experiencing neuropathic pain.
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The Lats and the Pickle They Live In
The latissimus dorsi can struggle when complementary muscles don't help out.
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Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
Learning the specifics of the intrinsic muscles of the hand is knowledge that may not be used often, but for those clients who present with issues in their hands, it can prove invaluable.
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Tenacity: Don't Let a Problem Stop Progress
Solving a client's puzzling condition can help you become a better massage therapist.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Fighting Human Trafficking
Lawmakers and regulators are paying more attention to pleas to stop human traffickers from using massage therapy as a cover for their crimes. Here are some ideas on how best to accomplish that.
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Build a Thriving Hands-On Practice
There are both challenges and rewards to transitioning to a full-time massage practice. Taking that step is one that requires a change of mindset, marketing, and mechanics.
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How to Leave Your Personal Stuff at the Door
Putting yourself in a better headspace can lead to better focus on your client.
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Strokes in Broad Strokes
With stroke being as prevalent as it is, there's a strong possibility that most massage therapists will encounter a client who has endured a stroke. Knowing how to best care for those clients is imperative.
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Direct Mail—What's Old Is New Again
With the digital noise getting louder, direct mail marketing has become a "unique" method to implement alongside digital marketing strategies.
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The Thoracolumbar Fascia
Loose connective tissue, rich in water-loving hyaluronan, might play a key role in low-back pain.
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Breathwork and Compassionate Touch
Have you ever purposely changed how you breathe? If so, you were practicing "breathwork." In this column, join Heath and Nicole Reed for a self-care exercise incorporating breathwork.
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Breathing My Way Back
Recently, author Mary Ann Foster underwent heart surgery. The healing environment and communication skills of the medical staff reminded her of massage practices.
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What MTs Need to Know About Ozempic and Similar Drugs
GLP-1 RAs are effective and relatively low-risk interventions to manage diabetes and weight. However, we have no information about how massage therapy fits with them.
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Critical Thinking as Consumers of Continuing Education
There are major differences between certifications, educational certificates, and CE certificates. It's important to assess which is best for you.
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Want to Assist After a Disaster?
Coordinate with emergency officials before heading to a disaster area with the intention to help.
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Remembering Erik Dalton
Erik Dalton, founder of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, died January 11, 2025, at the age of 81.
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Top Tax Tips for Massage Solopreneurs
These tax tips could help you navigate your taxes as a small business owner for the 2024 tax season.
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Faces of Bodywork: Kimberly Pettway
Kimberly Pettway found her way to massage while she was in the Air Force.
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Massage & Bodywork Magazine Gets an Upgrade
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