Finding the Best Comprehensive Massage Insurance Plans
Do you think your massage license is all you need to practice massage? As a new massage therapist, it is important to make sure you are covered with massage insurance in the case of an unexpected liability (clients getting injured, property damage, and more!) Even the best massage therapists make mistakes or are perceived by […]
How to Mitigate Risks in Massage Therapy
What risks do you face in your day-to-day massage therapy business? 5 questions every massage therapist should ask themself: What if my massage clients claimed they were injured while receiving my services and sued me? If a massage client tripped and injured themselves while in my spa or clinic, could I pay for their medical […]
Best Way to Use SMS Marketing in Your Massage Business
What are the best ways to use Short Message Service (SMS) marketing in your marketing business? SMS marketing is a text messaging service that allows the exchange of short text messages between mobile devices. 3 ways to use SMS text-message marketing in your massage business include: Send appointment reminders and/or reschedule appointments. Send weekly tips […]
Benefits of Short Message Service (SMS) Marketing
What are the benefits of SMS (short message service) text-message marketing for your massage business? If you have been looking for a way to communicate with your massage clients more regularly, SMS marketing is the most effective and affordable option. The benefits of SMS text-message marketing include: a higher response and open rate, a […]
Benefits of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions
How does abdominal massage benefit gastrointestinal functions? Abdominal (belly) massage is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that may have relaxing and healing effects for some people. Research-supported benefits of abdominal massage include: Alleviated constipation symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, cancer, and elderly adults, Increased bowel movements in people with constipation and patients undergoing skeletal traction, […]
Benefits of Post-Exercise Massage Therapy
How beneficial is post exercise massage therapy to recovery and performance? Massage after strenuous exercise results in a significant decrease in delayed onset muscle soreness along with an increase in muscle performance and a drop in creatine kinase, according to a recent review of previous research. 11 published studies on massage for delayed onset muscle […]
Importance of Blogging for Your Massage Therapy Practice
Why should your massage practice have a blog? Over 75% of internet users regularly read blogs covering numerous niches and industries, including massage therapy. Blogging is a great and effective way to establish trust and authority in your massage therapy practice. What do you need to know when starting a blog? A great blog solves […]
Pediatric Massage Therapy for Psychological Problems
How effective is pediatric massage therapy for psychological problems? Psychological problems have been the focus of pediatric massage therapy research including aggression, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a study on 50 preschoolers “with aggressive and deviant behavior” the children were massaged daily for 20 minutes and by the third month and again […]
Massage Therapy for Premature Infants Weight Gain
Can massage therapy help premature babies catch up on weight gain? Often premature babies have trouble with feeding and coordinating their sucking and swallowing which can mean a longer process to achieve weight gains. There is some evidence that massaged premature infants may have improved weight gain. A review of 20 studies of over 1,200 […]
Massage Therapy for Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
Does research support the efficacy of massage therapy for cancer symptoms and treatment side effects? A review of 19 small studies involving over 1,200 participants found some studies suggesting that massage with or without aromatherapy may help relieve pain and anxiety in people with cancer. The Society for Integrative Oncology issued guidelines on the evidence-based […]