Massage & Bodywork Nov/Dec Digital Edition Available

10/28/2015

The November/December 2015 digital edition of Massage & Bodywork magazine is now available.

In this issue:

Massaging a pregnant woman is an honor and a privilege, and this rewarding specialty comes with tremendous responsibility. Explore how competent and appropriate training is essential for the safety of mother and baby.

By Elaine Stillerman

Baby Watch

Massage for expectant mothers is more comprehensive than you may think. Bodywork for women’s necks and extremities is crucial.

By Carole Osborne

8 Tips for Getting Your Practice Started

It’s the rare MT who has unlimited funds to kick-start a practice. Here are some fresh ideas for bootstrapping your way to success.

By Susan Epperly

Help Clients Manage Chronic Pain

More than 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. This discussion of pain models provides some solutions for your clients.

By Mark Liskey

... and more!

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Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

04/24/2024

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

04/16/2024

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

04/12/2024

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

04/25/2024

Adriane Maxwell is the owner of One Healing Touch Reiki & Massage for Women in Charleston, South Carolina. Maxwell was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine in “Faces of Bodywork.”

Massage Therapists: How Adaptable Are You?

04/12/2024

A massage therapist works on a client's neck area.

Every session requires the therapist to adapt to the needs of the client. Can you adapt?

What Is a Certificate of Insurance and Why Do I Need One?

03/14/2024

At some point, an employer, venue, or landlord might ask you for proof that you have insurance for your work as a massage therapist. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) can help with that.

Podcast: Lower Expenses and Increase Income in Your Massage Business

04/18/2024

Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure with host Allissa Haines to hear money saving tips and how to generate more income.

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

03/20/2024

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

Podcast: The 4 Numbers to Know in Your Massage Business

03/07/2024

Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business.