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Massage Therapy and Your Recovery Treatment Plan

Mental health treatment and healing take time, and often the process incorporates many modalities, not all of which are directly in the field of psychotherapy. During National Recovery ... Continuing Reading

September 6, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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Why Am I Sore After a Massage?

Massage, we know, is far more likely to reduce muscle soreness and tension than create it. But maybe you recently switched massage providers. Maybe you requested a particularly deep treatment. ... Continuing Reading

August 23, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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Post-Massage Stretching Techniques To Enhance Your Treatment

If you regularly engage in physical activity or exercise of any duration or intensity, you’ve probably been advised to stretch before and after. Incorporating stretching into a regular ... Continuing Reading

August 11, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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5 Tips for Reducing Burnout in Massage Therapy

Burnout, an issue generally stemming from job-related stress, especially affects massage therapists and people in other health care professions. It is not something to ignore or let pass, ... Continuing Reading

August 10, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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What To Do if You’re Nervous About Receiving Massage

If you’re new to receiving massage therapy or other types of bodywork, it may feel uncomfortable to reach out for what seems like an intimate service. Perhaps you cringe remembering “massage ... Continuing Reading

July 28, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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What Is Cupping? How Can It Benefit My Health?

In the last decade or so, cupping has dramatically increased in popularity, as evidenced by the round bruises noticeable on a number of celebrities and athletes. Massage therapists may ... Continuing Reading

July 26, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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7 Reasons Executives Should Schedule a Massage

Overworked, overtired, overburdened… If you work in an executive position, chances are you just feel over it some days. Depending on the business environment, executives may be more likely ... Continuing Reading

July 24, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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How To Find the Right Massage Therapist for You

For years you’ve heard about the benefits of massage. A coworker recommended it when you strained your back; your brother is always talking about the relaxing bath he takes before his ... Continuing Reading

July 21, 2017 2 Comments Read More

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Finding Work-Life Balance While Running a Massage Practice

In 2010, Investopedia ranked massage therapy as one of the top five high-paying, low-stress jobs available. Whether you agree or not, any job can have its ups and downs, and any professional ... Continuing Reading

July 17, 2017 Leave a Comment Read More

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