The first draft of the ELAP (Entry-Level Analysis Project) has finally been released. It’s been more than a year since I first blogged about it.

This research project proposal was introduced by ABMP and has come full circle from the first statements put out about it, which…

How do you spend your days? Why not find work you love? National Holistic Institute is a nationally accredited massage therapy school that operates 7 massage schools throughout California. NHI massage school offers massage therapy training, clinics and massage career services. NHI offers comprehensive, world-class programs that prepare massage therapy graduates for successful and flexible careers in massage therapy. The massage therapy schools are…

As I’ve written about on this blog, the NCBTMB has been trying to roll out an “upgraded” scheme to regulate the entire world of continuing education. After all, their stated mission is “To define and advance the highest standards in the massage and bodywork profession.” (Doesn’t that give them free rein to tell the rest of us what to do?) Apparently, NCB wasn’t satisfied with just approving CE providers – now they want to…

I have worked for several different companies at various trade shows who have invested a lot of money to participate and display their products and/or services.  Businesses who offer attendees chair massage have always been the busiest booths at these shows.  People attending trade shows have told me they specifically look for the businesses that have chair massage therapists available.   

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By including regular chair massage in the office, it can improve employee productivity, stress levels and the general workplace atmosphere.

In addition to helping boost productivity, corporate massage in the workplace can aid in the prevention of workplace injuries. One of the biggest complaints from workers is…

A newly formed non profit charitable organization has been formed to help our Massage Therapists Colleagues!

It all started from answering the call of an angel (literally) who wanted to help her colleague get a table when hers was completely damaged after Hurricane Sandy.

Today, a board of 5 members, an executive director and over 30 volunteers across the U.S. have come together to support this mission for the Future of our MT's in less than 1…

Before you head out to your next home visit, put some wet hand towels in the microwave until they are really hot. Carefully place them in a thermal lunch container. It will stay warm for a long time. As you use each one on your client’s back,feet, neck, etc., make sure you zip up the container to keep the next one warm. (Yeah, put the golf balls in there too!)…

Massage Education are becoming popular these days in the field of health care. Numerous people go for spas for massage for various reasons. Different massage schools and collages also providing certification for massage training courses so that students can make their carrier in this profession as well.

Becoming massage therapist and making carrier in this profession makes an individual to work in wide range of areas. A therapist can give assistance to various people with their…

Thank you so much for the opportunity to introduce you to the amazing ancient healing power of Ashiatsu BarefootBar® Massage techniques, affectionately branded “the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet”.



Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® (AOBT) is the first nationally approved study course for a western barefoot effleurage massage technique using bars on the ceiling. The founder, Ruthie Hardee, spent numerous years on research and the modality is now…

Ok, back to massage related issues.  I’ve been very busy lately, even yesterday on Sunday I performed a full day of massage sessions, so I figured I’d attempt to write a bit about it.  Life experiences come in all shapes and sizes.  I’ve learned and experienced a great deal from Ki Aikido, and have done my best to apply what I have learned to my life, and in training to becoming a more proficient, efficient and effective…

Many thousands of years ago the only way to survive was to fight and kill your opponent or they would kill you.The battle for survival was hard fought and extreme, leading to complete exhaustion of tissue function and a brain snapping test of sanity via atrocity for the mind.

This placed a huge physical and mental strain on the warrior, who, given the chance would prefer to live in peace with his neighbour. But, time and again, he was called to slaughter those who would…

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…

Getting massage covered by health insurance is always a hot topic.  Many MT want to stay out of the healthcare business and not get into working with insurance and the medical profession claiming that it takes the 'art' out of doing massage.  The medical profession and insurance companies are seen as places that will eat massage therapists for breakfast!

On the other hand, getting massage covered by health insurance in every state can help the profession become more of a profession. …

As exciting as it may seem, having a newborn is certainly not a walk in the park. Dealing with erratic feeding schedules, disturbances in the sleeping pattern, and constant dealings with unexplained crying may sometimes just too much to be deal with.  All of these spell stress for the parents,…

The Holistic Happenings Healing Center is a tranquil, almost holy place situated inside to the southern suburb involving waxing.

Tinley Car park. With several organic along with dynamic modalities from which to choose, this is the place where you can head to understand, take it easy, and support yourself in the therapeutic regarding mind, body, feeling and also the spirit.…

How do you loosen the painfully tight muscles of your ultra flexible clients? I often find releasing them a challenge in adaptability.

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I'm one of those people who needs to constantly be changing my massage music.  It keeps me from going crazy.  Well... for the most part.

One of my favorite tools is Free Nature Sounds.  I can add rain and thunder,…

A post last week from Massage Table Outlet about the importance of self-care for massage therapists has inspired me to write this post.  Unfortunately, it's a topic that I feel doesn't get enough emphasis in our field. …