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She has been called the "godmother of wellness," the "mother of the modern spa," and a "pioneer in the mind/body/spirit movement." Meet Deborah Szekely, mother of the modern spa.

All businesses must comply with Title III of the ADA. There is also an ethical consideration—it is good and right to do everything we can to make massage accessible to everyone, and that includes people with disabilities.

If you've ever meandered through your membership package, you've likely seen the ABMP Code of Ethics. Reading through the ABMP Code of Ethics made me think about what I would put in my own code...

It seems clear: We should not disclose who our clients are, when they come in, or why they see us. Except . . . it's not that clear.

What's one of the best ways to relate to someone else? Put yourself in their shoes. The same goes for massage therapy; in order to be a better therapist, consider what it's like to be a client too.

We all agree we want our clients to feel better when they leave our practice. A big part of that is paying attention to the quality of the air we breathe.

Terrance Bonner's faith, determination, indomitable spirit, and zest for life led him to his first calling, massage therapy, and then to esthetics...all spanning a 36-year career.

Starting a business is a project that often leaves us running through a gamut of emotions—from excitement and happiness to fear and anxiety. Here's how to approach planning, paperwork, and more...