March/April 2019
Technique
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Integrative Anatomy
As massage therapists, we first learn simplified, two-dimensional models of the body and massage techniques. But over time, we must also allow our way of seeing and understanding the body and our role to continually evolve.
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Sarga Bodywork
Using the feet as massage tools is nothing new. But in the last two years, a new form of barefoot massage has launched that strives to deliver therapeutic, myofascial, and deep-tissue techniques: Sarga bodywork.
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Essenian & Egyptian Healing Therapies
Ancient Essenian and Egyptian healers worked with a person's subtle anatomy, addressing all its luminous layers and auras. These healing arts were historically only passed down through oral tradition.
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
By Whitney LoweLower extremity overuse disorders are painful. In this article, we look at the function of the posterior tibialis in lower extremity biomechanics and pain conditions.
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Ironing Out the Jaw
By Ian HarveyWhen's the last time you spent some time on a client's jaw? The technique I'm about to describe is based on myofascial release, and could help address not only the jaw but head/neck pain too.
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Clairaudience
By Cyndi DaleIn this column I'm going to share insights on how to effectively employ your own clairaudient facility when working with clients.
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Understanding Inflammation and Pain
By Til LuchauChances are good that if your client has pain, inflammation is to blame. But how exactly does inflammation trigger pain? Let's find out!
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Massage Therapy and the Opioid Crisis
By Ruth WernerHere we'll consider current the topic of addiction, and review some of the strategies being considered and implemented to try to reverse some of the dangerous trends of recent years, focusing on aspects of addiction relevant to massage therapists.
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Patellofemoral Joint
By Christy CaelThe knee is a complex structure comprised of several separate but complementary joints. Let's look at how the patellofemoral joint contributes to the knee's function.
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Health Promotion Messaging in Massage Therapy
This column examines recently published massage therapy research and focuses on a study derived in part from the MassageNet PBRN.
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Yomassage
With an ever-growing list of modalities and specialties for bodyworkers and massage therapists to choose from, it can be difficult to choose. Let's look at Yomassage's unique model that combines stretching and mindfulness with touch.
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Fascial Dysfunction
By Leon ChaitowLet's look at some major forms of fascial dysfunction and pathology, whether acquired or inherited, due to trauma, genetics, or pathologies.
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Leon Chaitow
"If you want to write a book, then pick a subject that fascinates you, then do the work and write it," Leon Chaitow, author of Fascial Dysfunction, always said.
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Jonathan Grassi
One ABMP member shares his story and passion for teaching after discovering his own path in the massage profession.
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13 Terrible Tips for MTs
By Ruth WernerHow many of you have strong feelings when you see others treat your profession like it isn't valuable? We all should be compelled to take our profession seriously and treat each other and our clients with respect...and that includes not doing these things.
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Dual Relationships and Pricing
Providing massage to family and friends can cause boundary challenges for many massage therapists. Here's how to navigate some common issues that can arise, and how to better set boundaries.
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4 Steps to Turn Intention into Action
Are you ready to become more mindful about money? Turn your intentions into actions!
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Growing Your Body Intelligence
Our mental, emotional, social, and body intelligences all express truths that shape a whole picture and a whole story of ourselves.
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Gift or Skill?
It just seems like what you do is an art, a client once told me. She didn't think that level of skill could be taught. So where is the line in massage between art and craft, and technique and skill?
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Socializing with Clients
By Laura AllenIn the case of clients who are not family or friends, invitations to socialize or spontaneous opportunities may happen.
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Good Housekeeping
"Do no harm" is a core principle in all health-care professions. But what does the Hippocratic oath have to do with the precautions we take before we see clients?