A heightened awareness of breath is essential for any type of massage or movement therapy. Helping and coaching clients to be aware of their breath through a session allows them to get the most out of their time on the table.
Attentive listening means being fully present, using all five senses, and coming from a place of wanting to authentically understand someone else. When a client feels heard, they feel more at ease.
Though it may feel uncomfortable at first to receive feedback from a client, it is important to teach them that it’s not only OK, but encouraged to ensure they get the massage experience they’re seeking.
Taking a “learn something” approach to a client’s treatment reflects a true partnership between therapist and client, and creates the potential for both personal and professional growth.
Increased understanding of the biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint have led to a re-evaluation of traditional approaches to treating SI joint dysfunction.
Occupational and recreational activities can lead to cumulative trauma disorders: tissue damage resulting from repetitive demand over the course of time.
Approaching your sessions with a shift in your mindset around pain, including in the language you use, can help your clients embrace all aspects of themselves.
Barrie Cassileth, PhD, a pioneer in the field of oncology massage research, passed away February 26, 2022. Author Cal Cates offers their thoughts on Dr. Cassileth’s life and the lasting impact of her research.
Impostor syndrome can be viewed through a wider lens that includes a pandemic and the systemic, intentional disenfranchisement of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. It’s helpful to ask yourself a few questions.
The infraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff and is an essential component for shoulder movements such as pitching and hitting overhead. Imbalances often develop between the powerful internal rotators of the shoulder.
Trauma-informed care is a collaborative approach to health care that focuses on helping clients safely reconnect with themselves and their physical experiences in ways that may be more effective than seen with other kinds of approaches to care.
Now more than ever, we can experience the negative effects of sensory overload in our daily lives; disconnecting through a variety of options is beneficial for us both physically and mentally.
Barrie Cassileth, PhD, a pioneer in the field of oncology massage research, passed away February 26, 2022. Author Cal Cates offers their thoughts on Dr. Cassileth’s life and the lasting impact of her research.
