The Best Liability Insurance For Massage Therapy
Do massage therapist only need a massage license to practice massage therapy? As a massage therapist, along with your massage therapy license, you need liability insurance for massage therapy that protects you and your practice and covers everything you do! Whether your specialty is massage, energy therapy, spa therapy, and/or movement therapy, you need a […]
5 Massage Techniques with the Most Potential Risks
Did you know some massage techniques have been shown to cause more injuries to clients than others? 5 massage techniques shown to cause client injuries requiring legal action include: 1. Deep tissue massage, 2. Fascial release therapy, 3. Stretching therapy, 4. Shiatsu massage, and 5. Craniosacral therapy. Some massage techniques can be dangerous for individuals […]
Massage Therapy Liability Insurance: Risk From Injury as a Massage Therapist
Are massage clients at risk of injury? People seek out massage therapy for the numerous benefits including physical and emotional health & wellness. However, no matter how skilled you are as a massage therapist, accidents may happen and clients can get injured or accuse you of injury. Some common massage injuries include burning and bruising, […]
Massage Therapy Liability Insurance: Massage Therapy and Older Clients
Can the age of your massage client affect the type of massage therapy they receive? Some clients, with age, experience increased sensitivity to pressure, causing pain and/or bruising, vulnerable bones and joints, and changes in muscle and fascia. An experienced massage therapist takes into consideration a variety of clinical factors including their client’s, Health Conditions […]
Massage Therapy Liability Insurance: The Importance of Continued Education
Are you staying current with all of the latest research on massage therapy through continued education? The body of massage research continues to grow about cancer, pregnancy, tendon injuries, burns, and more! Continued education is an indispensable element of your career as a massage therapist by providing opportunities to challenge yourself, learn about the latest […]
Massage Therapy and Cardiac/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Does massage therapy provide benefits for post-surgery cardiothoracic patients? The number of cardiac surgeries exceeds 900,000 procedures each year in the United States. The most common post-surgery complaints include discomfort due to impaired movement in the nearby shoulders, back and neck. A review of 12 studies looking at thoracic surgery, revealed patients receiving massage therapy […]
Offering a Customized Client Massage Therapy Experience
Do your massage therapy clients want to have more of a personalized massage experience? Research found over 70% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions. Customization is becoming more of an expectation with the wellness space being no exception. Some ways to offer personalized massage sessions include: Have clients customize elements of their massage […]
Benefits of Hand Massage Combined with Music Therapy
How does combining hand massage with music therapy benefit pediatric intensive care patients? A study assessed the effect of music therapy and hand massage on pain, fear, and stress among 12-18 year-old adolescents treated in the pediatric intensive care unit. The study concluded that hand massage and music therapy were more effective than standard care […]
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer-Related Distress
What does research reveal about the benefits of massage therapy for cancer-related distress? Cancer-related distress affects almost every person diagnosed with cancer at some level, and anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental health challenges that accompany distress. Research supports that massage therapy helps in the reduction of anxiety and depression, with a course […]
Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain Beyond the Physical
What does research show about massage therapy for chronic pain beyond the physical? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 51.6 million U.S. adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is persistent discomfort lasting beyond 3 to 6 months, which includes: headaches, migraines, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and many other common conditions. […]