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Gain insights into the proper use of fingers and thumbs, with techniques to minimize strain and fatigue. By integrating these principles and alleviating hand pain, massage therapists can ensure sustained success and well-being in their profession.
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Practicing daily meditation as a massage therapist is something that should not be overlooked—self-care, breathwork, and stretching are all helpful not only for managing stress and enhancing personal well-being, but also for helping you maintain your professionalism with clients. Regular meditation can help you manage your emotions and stress, breathwork aids in physiological health and […]
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The tools of your trade–most notably, your massage table–are essential to your success as a massage therapist. Familiarizing yourself with the technical specifications of massage tables is a key step to ensuring your equipment is facilitating a safe, positive experience for your clients.
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If you specialize in lymphatic drainage massage, you can enhance the effectiveness of your sessions by adding essential oils.By using certain essential oils to help address lymphatic stagnancy and lymphedema, you may find clients will experience less swelling in tissues, decreased body bloat, and reduced glandular or joint swelling, followed by decreased pain. Normal Lymphatic FunctionProper […]
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Shared decision-making allows and encourages power-sharing in all aspects of health and medical decision-making, including sharing the best available evidence while offering a range of treatment choices.
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Over the years, wearable fitness trackers have blossomed into very detailed training devices.
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Mary White, LMT, is Massage Therapy Team Coordinator for the Boston Athletic Association’s pro- and para-athlete team at the Boston Marathon, a position she has held since 2011.
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If you have experienced lower back pain, you will benefit from the three back exercises described here, as they will strengthen your lower back.
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When choosing a massage table, you will encounter two primary categories—portable massage tables and stationary massage tables. Both offer distinct advantages and disadvantages and choosing the one that best fits your business is key.
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Earthlite, a leading provider of massage therapy products, is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive content hub on MassageMag.com
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