There are many reasons why people turn to massage therapy. The manual manipulation, by rubbing or kneading, of our muscles and other soft tissues works wonders for reducing stress, relieving pain, eliminating tension, and even aiding in…

In the last century, and especially in the last few decades alone, there has been a constant flow of medical and scientific discoveries being made. When paired with the mind-boggling technological advancements taking place, we end up with…

The BodyTalk System was developed in the mid 1990s by Australian chiropractor and acupuncturist, Dr. John Veltheim. Drawing on his knowledge of chiropractic medicine, acupuncture, yoga, applied kinesiology and modern physics, Dr. Veltheim…

Research has shown, and continues to support, the benefits of massage therapy. These eight researchers have made significant headway in the field of massage.

Part of managing a practice is knowing how to respond to feedback. It may be especially difficult to know how to respond to negative feedback delivered online.

Reflexology, a practice that has existed for thousands of years, was most prevalent in Eastern cultures, most notably ancient Egypt. Built around the concept that pressure points on the body correlate with organs and other parts of the…

Listing your practice in an online directory like Massagetique can benefit you in many ways. It's also likely to be simpler than developing your own website.

The physical healing applications of massage and bodywork are well known. Less known are the ways in which massage therapy can facilitate emotional healing.

Feeling sore after a massage? This could be normal but could also be cause for concern. Learn how to recognize any issues and address and prevent soreness here.

Cryotherapy is a type of spa treatment, typically a form of hydrotherapy, in which cold temperature is applied to the body. In practice, cryotherapy might be an ice pack applied directly to an injury or whole-body immersion in a subzero…