Self-Care

Stability exercises for massage therapists and bodyworkers that can be done with or without a stability ball. Begin by using your body weight and try incorporating a stability ball as you progress.

Understanding and facing self-limiting beliefs can help restore self-confidence and self-trust.

If massage therapists choose not to prioritize or develop communication skills, they can unwittingly harm their clients.

Taking steps to offset, decrease, and prevent inflammation is key to optimizing your current and future health.

Full-spectrum self-care requires embracing not only the yin qualities but also the yang qualities to initiate change, stand up for ourselves and others, recommit to our core values, and refuse to suffer.

Back-to-back appointments can be a challenging part of the massage profession. If possible, leave some time between sessions to replenish and restore your body. These stretches can help.

Like "stressed" and "traumatized" before it, "burnout" has become the new repository for all manner of presenting symptoms, both physical and mental.

Learn Surya Bhedana with ABMP's Angie Parris. This yoga breathing technique activates a sluggish mind and moves energy throughout the body.