November/December 2019

McLaughlin's first inspiration for beginning her bodywork practice was her grandmother; her second, touring with musicians. She found out how to combine travel, music, and a bodywork practice into one.

The mind’s eye is an extremely useful tool—especially for those still honing their palpation skills.

Paper accumulation starts slowly, but it seems to build quickly.

Symptoms of a torn meniscus include swelling, pain along the joint line, and inability to fully extend the affected knee. Of course, not everyone with this injury has symptoms.

How many massage therapists are there really in the US? Let's find out according to recent research.

Attraction is a no-no in the professional massage room, as it should be. But we—and our clients—are human, which is why it’s especially important to understand attraction and how to deal with it.

We don’t know what is going on in people’s lives or what may have gone on in the past. Bear in mind that a client who seems difficult may be acting out of fear based on past trauma.

Danette Siravo, a Colorado-based massage therapist, has built not only a thriving bodywork business, but a successful franchise model.

If you don’t embrace the sale of gift certificates and gift cards—especially during the holiday season—you are letting money walk right out your door.

What would you do if you couldn’t depend on your body to hold you together? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of conditions that center on dysfunctional collagen—the main ingredient in our connective tissues.

With age comes wisdom, or so they say. But it seems the more appropriate expression might be: With age comes self-awareness.

The shoulder is a complex structure comprised of several separate but complementary joints that include both the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint.

The term biomechanics, as it applies to musculoskeletal function, is often misunderstood or used inaccurately. Biomechanics is the study of mechanical forces applied to biological systems.

Currently, treatment approaches for ADHD include pharmacological interventions (e.g., stimulants or antidepressants) in addition to behavioral therapy, but integrative approaches, such as therapeutic massage, seek to provide assistance with ADHD symptomology.

Doug Nelson recounts working through the biomechanics of a client who was previously always running with pain.

Our increased awareness allows us to be more present for our clients. And our referral sources consistently tell us they value and rely on our high level of professionalism.

Acting and making choices in alignment with the essential you creates a life path of less resistance and greater availability to live on purpose.