Massage Therapy and Pinched Nerve
Can massage therapy help with a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve can occur in any part of the body and happens when there is increased pressure applied to it by its surrounding tissues (muscles, tendons, bones, intervertebral disc or cartilage). This pressure creates an uncomfortable sensation causing numbness, tingling, weakness in nearby muscles and joints, […]
3 Benefits of Summertime Massage Therapy
What are the benefits of massage therapy during the summer months? The summer’s longer days and hotter temperatures mean more physical activity, additional stress with kids home from school, and the physical effects from heat and humidity. Here are 3 benefits your massage clients should know about summertime massage therapy: 1. Massage offers much needed […]
How to Get Massage Client Referrals
Are you looking for ways to increase referrals of new massage clients? Most your massage clients refer based on motivation and/or an incentive to refer. Motivation: Some of your massage clients refer just out of the joy of helping others through your healing massage as well as helping you become more successful. Marketing your massage […]
Deep Tissue Massage for Sports Injury
Can deep tissue massage help sport injuries? Deep tissue massage treats musculoskeletal issues (strains and possible damage to muscles, tendons and ligaments) suffered through a sports injury. Most athlete’s trainings are intensive and long, which can often lead to muscle tears. A deep tissue massage aids in dumping the waste and restoring oxygen levels by […]
5 Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Massage therapy offers many benefits and one is lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic system transports white blood cells and is responsible for keeping our bodies free from bacteria, viruses, excess water, protein, inorganic materials, and destroyed cells. Lymph fluid moves slowly with muscular contraction through exercise and deep breathing as a primary means by which our […]
The Benefits of Using a Massage Gun
There are many tools used by massage therapists and one of the most popular is a massage gun. A massage gun is a handheld percussion instrument that can be used for spot treatments. It is also very effective for deeper work. Here are 3 benefits of using the massage gun.The massage gun delivers burst of […]
The Importance of Time Boundaries
Do you find your 60-minute massage session going over by 10-15 minutes? Time management is one of a massage therapist’s most important boundaries because it maintains healthy limits for both you and your clients in many ways. How you value time shows up in how you feel valued and respected by your massage clients. Sadly, […]
Benefits of Combining Massage with Yoga
Since massage therapy and yoga are both popular wellness practices, should your massage clients combine massage with yoga? The answer is yes! There are a two possible ways to combine and reap the benefits from both massage therapy and yoga: 1. Getting massage therapy before yoga increases blood flow, lengthens muscles and connective tissues, and […]
Why Massage & Alcohol Do Not Mix
Does massage therapy after drinking alcohol mix? The answer is no! Why should clients refrain from drinking alcohol before massage therapy? Alcohol and massage therapy both have powerful effects on the body. Alcohol has dehydrating effects, causing blood vessels to dilate, impairs cognitive reasoning, and weakens the immune system. Massage therapy boosts the circulation by […]
Benefits of Massage for People With Parkinson’s
Did you know massage therapy offers great benefits to people with Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological movement disorder with symptoms that include tremors, stiff muscles and slowness in moving. For people with Parkinson’s disease, dopamine levels are also too low; however studies have shown that dopamine levels can be increased in people with […]
