Protect Your Massage Practice
Why do massage therapist need to protect themselves and their practice? There can be several causes of injuries to individuals who undergo massage therapy including: 1- the failure to provide for sanitary massage chairs and beds, 2- failure to adequately train and supervise, 3- defective or improperly maintained equipment, 4- failure to ask for the […]
Why Do Massage Therapists Get Sued?
Can a massage therapist get sued for malpractice? The answer is yes! Here are 3 steps which must be shown in order to prove negligence on the massage therapist or massage facilities part in the court of law. 1.The massage facility and massage therapist owed a general duty of care to the client. 2. The […]
Massage Therapy During Cold & Flu Season
Does massage therapy help a sick client? Research shows regular massage therapy helps boost the immune system and flush toxins, increasing blood flow throughout the body. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. However, when your client’s body is already fighting off a virus due to a cold or flu, a massage can […]
Research Supports Massage Therapy & Health Purpose
Lots of research evidence on massage therapy supports beneficial effect on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions. Here are 3 things to know about massage therapy for health purposes. 1.Evidence suggests massage therapy may be useful for pain conditions such as low-back pain and chronic neck pain. 2. Research suggests massage […]
Massage Benefits for Women
Why are more women adding massage therapy to their healthy lifestyle and wellness routine? 4 powerful benefits of massage for women include:1. Reducing stress, anxiety and promoting relaxation2. Improving physical comfort3. Boosting the immune system by stimulating the lymphatic system4. Enhancing muscle strength and flexibility Remember, when something goes wrong and a massage client gets […]
Does Massage Therapy & Alcohol Mix?
Does alcohol and massage therapy mix? The answer is no! Since alcohol travels through the bloodstream and massage increases circulation and flushes toxins from muscles, the alcohol both hits your client’s bloodstream more quickly and remains there longer. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. In fact, massage therapy can amplify the effects […]
3 Easy Ways To Promote Your Massage Practice
Are you looking for ways to promote your massage practice? The most successful marketing tools are the ones you will use. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. Here are 3 easy ways to promote your massage practice. 1- Market to the people and places you know.2- The best marketing tool which is […]
Massage Therapy & Acute Injuries
Should you massage a client right after a traumatic injury? An acute injury is a sudden, sharp, traumatic injury that causes pain. Because massage therapy encourages circulation and can increase swelling during the body’s initial response to injury it should not be performed on the injured site. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow […]
Negligent Behavior by Massage Therapists
What is considered legally negligent behavior by massage therapist? To be legally negligent is when you owe a duty to provide appropriate care to another, then fail to perform responsibly, causing an injury as a result of the irresponsible behavior. As a massage therapist and/or facility you could be liable for failing to ask clients […]
Massage Client Injuries
Why do you need to protect yourself from lawsuits as a massage therapist? Your massage clients pay for therapeutic massage treatments to alleviate back pain, joint discomforts and other physical and emotional aches. Sadly, some massage clients experience aggravated pre-existing injuries and/or suffer new medical complications. Clients who experience massage therapy injuries can file a […]
