An image of a woman at a computer with one hand on the keys and one hand on a calculator is used to ilustrate the idea of reporting gratuities earned to the IRS.
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SALT Chamber, the pioneer and originator of revolutionary salt therapy (halotherapy) concepts and experiences, introduced The Wellness Suite™ to rave reviews at the 2023 International Spa Conference at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from May 9-11.
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MASSAGE Magazine spoke with Helene M. Langevin, M.D., the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) director, in a Zoom interview, to get her insights into and updates about how the NCCIH’s strategic plan is progressing, especially in terms of massage therapy-related research.
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If you have never used Yelp to find a service provider, you probably know someone who has. Have you ever considered using Yelp to find massage customers? Here we will go over Yelp fast facts to help your business. But first, what exactly is Yelp? Yelp Fast Facts: What is Yelp? Yelp is a crowd-sourced […]
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Low back pain syndrome is one of the most common complaints addressed by massage therapists. Based on a 2018 National Health Survey, 28% of men and 31.6% of women aged 18 and older experienced lower back pain in the three months prior to the survey.
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Body mechanics is the practice of constantly checking in with your body and making sure you are still aligned, still moving from your legs and center.
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Business diversification is an incredible benefit massage therapists have that is somewhat unique to our profession. Many massage therapists are unaware of this great opportunity and, therefore, unable to take advantage of it.
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An association focused on enhancing safety in the massage and spa industry is putting an end to the dangerous pattern of a spa-service employee breaching safety protocols at one spa and then, after quitting or being terminated, securing employment at another franchise location with no knowledge of their prior situation.
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Medical terminology can sometimes cause massage therapists to feel less sure about our ability to provide valuable treatment to clients—and there are plenty of medical diagnoses that are contraindicated for medical massage. Osteoarthritis is not one of those. Massage for osteoarthritis can really help clients feel better and manage their symptoms.
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This article will delve into six common massage myths held by clients. Gialelis has selected client-held myths that are commonly related to him by fellow massage therapists.
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