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Posted:Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Listen in to Research Perch as MTF President Adrienne F. Asta speaks with Cynthia Price, PhD, MA, LMT, and Sarah Fogarty, PhD, LMT,…

Since 2021, Zeel has been providing medical massage therapy as a fully covered benefit to Veterans with VHA health benefits, thanks to our membership in the VA Community Care Network.…

Cupping therapy, widely recognized for alleviating back pain, can also be an effective treatment for headaches and migraines. By using gentle suction, cupping helps relieve tension, reduce nerve compression, and…

At the end of every yoga class, there’s one pose that asks for no effort at all but delivers some of the deepest benefits. Savasana, also called the Corpse Pose,…

Follow-Along Video Sing and follow-along with Sophie as she demonstrates Five Currant Buns as a massage story. Sophie uses some of the ten Story Massage strokes to show how you…

Therapeutic percussion and vibration are powerful tools for relieving pain by addressing trigger points and hidden muscle referral patterns. Unlike methods that only target the pain site, targeted vibration therapy…

Follow-Along Video Sing and follow-along with Sophie as she demonstrates The Big Ship Sails as a massage story. Sophie uses some of the ten Story Massage strokes to show how…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in the United States, the disease seems to be impacting more and more people every day.  Breast cancer is one of the most…

“Trigger point therapy” and “myofascial release” are phrases often used in conjunction with deep tissue massage and orthopedic massage. You may see them as stand-alone services in some spas or…

Acupressure is a traditional healing practice originating in China as far back as 2000 BCE. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and involves the application…

Achilles tendinopathy—a general term for nearly anything that can go wrong with your Achilles tendon, including tendonitis, tendinosis, tendon ruptures, and more—affects about 24% of athletes over their lifetimes. But…

This article outlines the steps needed to build a successful career in massage therapy, with an emphasis on setting realistic expectations and creating a 5-year plan. Learn about the challenges…

Most people will experience sleep problems at some stage in their life, according to the American Sleep Association. Over 35% of adults sleep less than 7 hours during a typical…

Posted:Thursday, October 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Massage Therapy Foundation Announces 2024 Case Report Contest Winners (Evanston, IL, October 17, 2024) The Massage Therapy Foundation…