September/October 2018
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Massage for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
I believe the hospital bedside is one of the most important and meaningful places for massage therapy integration—whether as palliative, rehabilitative, or injury/surgical recovery.
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Deepen Your Skills and Your Art Through Research
As massage research literature continues to grow and improve, this work reflects on us as a profession. But remember, embracing the research and science does not mean abandoning the art.
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Tiffany Field: Touch Therapy Researcher
Massage therapy research might not be where it is today if not for the landmark work of Tiffany Field, PhD.
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Dream Bigger
By Bob BensonMany massage therapists assume the paths open to them are limited: start a private practice; work in a chiropractic/physical therapy office; or work in a franchise. But there's another option—opening a clinic built on a team-based approach to massage.
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Stand Out from the Crowd
Feeling stuck, like you're trying the same marketing tactics as every other massage therapist out there? The key to standing out is specialization.