Self-Massage For Pollen Allergy Symptoms
The itchy eyes, congestion, aches, and fatigue symptoms of pollen allergies can be debilitating. Here are some simple acupressure and lymphatic techniques that you can use to relieve your symptoms.…
Story Massage and Curriculum Topics
The Story Massage Programme is a fun and effective way of teaching curriculum topics at St Giles School in Surrey. At the heart of the development of the programme is…
MTF CMTA Fireside Chat May 2023
Posted:Friday, May 19, 2023 Check out Fireside Chat to learn more about the new 2023 partnership between the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) and the Canadian…
Lower Cortisol Naturally to Protect Your Wellness and Your Waistline: Part 2
You may have heard a thing or two about the “stress hormone” cortisol. This hormone is largely associated with the body’s stress response, when cortisol production spikes, but it actually…
When it Comes to Reporting Gratuities, Here’s What MT’s Need to Know
As much as tips are not expected, they sure are appreciated and welcomed by most massage therapists. Here’s a typical scenario: On Monday, the total of massage therapist Kathy’s cash…
Story Massage and Pre-Formal Curriculum
The Story Massage Programme is integral to the Pre-Formal Curriculum at St Giles School in Surrey. And at the heart of the development of the programme is Lynne Castle (pictured…
Massage Magazine: “Zeel’s New Program Connects Massage Therapists to U.S. Military Veterans”
Originally published in MASSAGE Magazine, May 2023 The Veterans Administration Community Care program has approved Zeel in order to connect massage therapists with military veterans. Zeel is now recruiting massage…
Manual Therapy Research at the NCCIH
MASSAGE Magazine spoke with Helene M. Langevin, M.D., the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) director, in a Zoom interview, to get her insights into and updates…
How Massage Can Benefit Our Relationships
Whenever we feel stressed, volatile, or are escalating into an argument, the stress hormones that are coursing through our body have revved up our nervous system out of our ‘window…
Best Leg Massage Chairs for 2023
Are you looking for a way to soothe your tired and achy legs after a long day? Look no further than the latest and greatest leg massage chairs of 2023!…
How to Lower Cortisol to Protect Your Wellness and Your Waistline: Part 1
If you’re like most people, you probably have some stress in your life—from work, family, school, or the myriad small (or not so small) things that can crop up and…
Tai Chi-Inspired Body Mechanics Can Prevent MT Pain and Dysfunction
Using poor mechanics is easy — until you hurt. Body mechanics isn’t something you learn and are done with; it is the continual analysis of posture and technique. Even experienced…
Published Massage Chair Research Studies
I’d like to preface this article by saying that there have been next to no published research articles about the therapeutic benefits of massage chairs. There have been published articles…
Massage Magazine: Zeel’s New Program Connects Massage Therapists to U.S. Military Veterans
The Veterans Administration Community Care program has approved Zeel in order to connect massage therapists with military veterans. Zeel is now recruiting massage therapists from across the nation for its…