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Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Capacity by Ruth Werner As a pathology educator, I am often called on to describe situations in which bodywork must be adjusted to be safe for a client who has some kind of health-related limitation. I describe a person's ability to receive massage therapy or bodywork safely as "adaptive capacity." This term makes sense to me, but others may find it less clear, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to explain what I mean. Way back when I was in massage sch

CBD CLINIC™ was founded in 2014 by Abacus Health Products, a pharmaceutical company that develops naturally derived over-the-counter (OTC) topicals.

Sarga is a form of barefoot massage that has gained popularity in the past few years. We spoke with Sarga's founders to find out what makes this form of bodywork appealing to therapists looking to reinvent their practice.

Structurally, the psoas is the deepest muscle in our core. It connects the upper body to the lower body, and is a major player in steadying the spine on the legs. Balance in this muscle is key for optimum function: a tight, short psoas can cause an anterior pelvic tilt, while an overstretched psoas creates a posterior pelvic tilt. The irony is that your clients may present with both.

What makes MassageBook so effective at running and growing a successful bodywork business? We asked Mark Volkmann, CEO of MassageBook, a few questions to find out.

You always hear us say that ABMP Exam Coach is the most advanced, easiest-to-use online MBLEx test prep in the profession, but you don't have to take our word for it. We've collected feedback from some of the 30,000+ students who have used it to study for the MBLEx, and from their educators.