My name is Aaron, and I am a research fanatic.  I hold a bachelors in psychology, and the process of getting that degree introduced me to research as a whole.  I have written research proposals, performed research experiments and have presented my findings to my peers.  I spend some (definately not all) of my free time paroosing the internet, looking for new studies, emerging modalities and anything massage related. I honestly think that understanding the research behind this profession can…

Have any of you found that there are more sailing pros in SF?

I've been working on good handful in the last couple of months with the America's Cup coming to San Francisco.

My CMT is planning to move to Southern California and I'm starting to interview for a new person to work on me. 

Are there many SF Bay Area Massage Practitioners looking to find massage partners?  If so, I would love some referrals or if you're interested let me know.  My current massage partner and I…

Yes, I’m in pain. Believe it or not, it pains me to write negatively about the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. I am personally acquainted with many of the people who work there, from the CEO, Mike Williams, on down, to Board members, staff members and volunteers. I count some of them among my friends. I know for a fact that they are dedicated and hard-working people.

I’ve been NCTMB since 2000 and…

There’s no shortage of people who will eventually find themselves suffering fromlower back pain (LBP). The reasons for pain in the lower back can be numerous, and trying to get to the bottom of it can bea frustrating and daunting process.

Traditionally, the typical causes of LBP can be related to a physical breakdown of the integrity of the boney structures, the joints/articulations, or the myofascial unit in the low back. Another causal factor may be…

Summer has arrived, and with the season comes the onslaught of weekend warriors. Warm weather and sunshine can be enough to get even the most obstinate couch potatoes up and running. Orthopedic injuries come in second only to the common cold on the list of most common reasons for doctor visits. So, whether you are soaking up the precious summer weekends on the mountain, on the lake, or breaking in your new pair…

It’s all about me, so here’s my wishlist for the profession. It’s difficult to place these in order of importance, because some of them depend on each other, and in my little corner of massage, they’re all important. It’s election time–aren’t we all just about sick of hearing about it–candidates mudslinging and making campaign promises? If I was the President of Massage Land, here’s what I’d do:

The Federation of State Massage Therapy…

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