Incy Wincy Spider – Story Massage
Follow-Along Video Sing and follow-along with Sophie as she demonstrates Incy Wincy Spider as a fun and inclusive positive touch activity. Sophie uses some of the ten Story Massage strokes…
IJTMB Call for Papers on Mental Health & Manual Therapies [Research Perch] – Massage Therapy Foundation
Posted:Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Listen in to Research Perch as MTF President Adrienne F. Asta speaks with Cynthia Price, PhD, MA, LMT, and Sarah Fogarty, PhD, LMT,…
A Marine-Turned-Massage-Therapist on What it Means to Treat Fellow Veterans in Pain
Since 2021, Zeel has been providing medical massage therapy as a fully covered benefit to Veterans with VHA health benefits, thanks to our membership in the VA Community Care Network.…
Relieving Headaches and Migraines with Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy, widely recognized for alleviating back pain, can also be an effective treatment for headaches and migraines. By using gentle suction, cupping helps relieve tension, reduce nerve compression, and…
Why Nitric Oxide Is Your New Best Friend
Nitric oxide is basically a super helper for your blood vessels. It relaxes and widens them, allowing blood to flow more easily throughout your body, delivering all that good stuff—like…
Five Currant Buns – Story Massage
Follow-Along Video Sing and follow-along with Sophie as she demonstrates Five Currant Buns as a massage story. Sophie uses some of the ten Story Massage strokes to show how you…
The Healing Touch: Oncology Massage for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in the United States, the disease seems to be impacting more and more people every day. Breast cancer is one of the most…
Trigger Point Therapy vs. Myofascial Release
“Trigger point therapy” and “myofascial release” are phrases often used in conjunction with deep tissue massage and orthopedic massage. You may see them as stand-alone services in some spas or…
What is Acupressure Massage? – Zeel
Acupressure is a traditional healing practice originating in China as far back as 2000 BCE. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and involves the application…
Self-Care for Achilles Tendinopathy and Tendonitis Pain
Achilles tendinopathy—a general term for nearly anything that can go wrong with your Achilles tendon, including tendonitis, tendinosis, tendon ruptures, and more—affects about 24% of athletes over their lifetimes. But…
2024 MTF Case Report Contest Winners – Massage Therapy Foundation
Posted:Thursday, October 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Massage Therapy Foundation Announces 2024 Case Report Contest Winners (Evanston, IL, October 17, 2024) The Massage Therapy Foundation…
Master Your Massage Career: How to Craft a 5-Year Growth Plan
This article outlines the steps needed to build a successful career in massage therapy, with an emphasis on setting realistic expectations and creating a 5-year plan. Learn about the challenges…
Sleepless And Stressed? Here’s How To Reclaim Your Rest And Recharge Your Health
Most people will experience sleep problems at some stage in their life, according to the American Sleep Association. Over 35% of adults sleep less than 7 hours during a typical…
Expert Tips For LMTs to Enhance Massage Sessions
This article emphasizes that the key to a great massage lies in the therapist’s attention to detail, experience, and knowledge of anatomy. By honing their anatomy knowledge, they can better…