When “I’m an Empath” Becomes a Cage
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Cal Cates
Don’t hide behind your empathy. Own it and work with it.
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Cupping Therapy
By Samuel WongPracticed in various cultures for more than 3,000 years, cupping therapy is a traditional form of alternative medicine on par with acupuncture and Chinese massage. The technique uses cups and suction to create negative air pressure next to the skin to stimulate the flow of body fluid and energy.
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6 Ways to Bolster on a Budget
While you may learn some basic ways to use the bolster in school, there are other effective ways to take your bolstering skills and your client's comfort to the next level.
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Hydrotherapy in Your Practice
Cultures all over the world have used water for eons to soothe aches and pains, relax minds and bodies, and detoxify and rejuvenate. Today, bodyworkers continue to use hydrotherapy in new and creative ways. Let's dive in!
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Bending Time
By Til LuchauTime perception is shaped by interoception and body state, which means hands-on work can directly influence how clients experience duration.
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Energy Medicine in Bodywork
Energy work can be a divisive topic in the massage field, however, there are valuable potential benefits and insights to be gained through exploring and integrating energetic modalities in therapeutic practice.
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Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC, and What's an S-Corp?
Massage practices generally fall into one of three types of business entities, and each type comes with differing tax savings and liabilities.
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The Knee Is Rarely the Knee’s Problem
By recognizing the knee as a transmission point within the kinetic chain rather than a standalone joint, therapists can address the upstream and downstream restrictions that can cause knee stress and pain.
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The Sciatic Nerve
Ongoing research suggests the sciatic nerve's healthy functioning depends on its fascial connections.
Featured Videos
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Chris Curry—5 Tips to Incorporate Into Your Next Massage
By ABMP StaffChris Curry demonstrates his "gold-winning" sports massage techniques. He showcases a variety of professional methods including myofascial strokes, active motion techniques, and the use of specialized tools like heated scrapers and massage guns to enhance client outcomes.
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Sciatica! And the Sciatic Myth
True sciatica sucks. There is no denying it. But there are also a lot of soft tissue dysfunctions that can disguise themselves as sciatica.
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Healing Soundscapes
Tibetan signing bowls, tuning fork 222Hz, healing and harmonizing yourself and others with sound.
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Balance
By Til LuchauBeing off-balance can be fun, exciting even. But being unsteady when we don't want to be can be distressing, especially for our clients.