Relax With A Peaceful Pause
We invite you to take a moment to look closely at these Spring flowers—the details, the color, the vibrancy. Then notice, at the same time, what you perceive in your…
Sharing Sensory Stories on a Resonance Board
How can you make a story meaningful for a non-verbal child? Jen Helmbolt, an ASN primary teacher and freelance Regional Makaton tutor at Makaton Marvels explains how she enables communication…
Massage Chair Industry Update – January 10, 2023
Dr. Alan Weidner: [00:00:15]Hi, I’m Dr. Alan Weidner from Massage Chair Relief, and today is our bi-weekly massage chair Industry Update for Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. Happy New Year. I…
Take Time to Decompress: TJP Blog
Posted:Thursday, April 20, 2023 By Marshall Dahneke Our fast pace contributes to higher levels of stress, demanding occasional mental decompression through healthy diversions like a…
The Love Hormone: What is Oxytocin, and How is it Triggered in the Body?
Oxytocin—also known as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone”—plays an essential role in the bonds between romantic partners, as well as codifying early attachment between mothers and infants. More recently…
How COVID-19 Has Changed Hospital-Based Pediatric Massage
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the health care industry, changing how care is delivered and received across the globe. One area significantly affected is hospital-based pediatric massage, a therapy…
Why Good Posture Is Important
Poor posture is one of the more common causes of injury or pain that we massage therapists see in our practice. If you use poor body mechanics in your daily…
Sensory Stories and Inclusive Benefits of Narrative
It was such a pleasure to meet Joanna Grace, Founder of The Sensory Projects, and talk about the powerful connection between our work – Sensory Stories and the Story Massage Programme. Joanna kindly…
Meet the pro: Jenna – Urban Blog
We caught up with Urban for teams pro Jenna to find out what she enjoys most about being a nutritionist and what self care means to her. Hey Jenna! Mind telling…
S-track vs. SL-track vs. J-track vs. Split track
S-track vs. SL-track vs. J-track vs. Split track Dr. Alan Weidner [00:09]: Hi, I’m Dr. Alan Weidner from Massage Chair Relief, and today we’re going to talk about the evolution…
NIH Study: MABT for Opioid Use Disorder [Research Perch]
Posted:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) combines manual, mindfulness and psycho-educational approaches to teach interoceptive awareness and related self-care skills. Learn…
How One Veteran Quit Painkillers and Regained His Independence With Massage Therapy
Recovery from physical injury is often not simple, fast, or complete. For example, many veterans continue to feel the aftereffects of wartime injuries, enduring chronic pain conditions that can last…
Massage Liability Insurance is One Way to Protect Your Practice
Massage therapy is a rewarding and fulfilling career for those who are passionate about helping others. However, as with any health care profession, accidents and lawsuits can happen–so it is…
Trigger Point Release – Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto, CA
In Trigger Point therapy various methods are used to relieve and eliminate a hypersensitive area known as a trigger point—in the muscle, its tendon, or fascia. Usually the trigger point is…