The Truth About COVID-19
04/08/2020
See what I just did there? Can I ask readers to take a moment and consider what their internal reaction was to that headline?
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The CARES Act
04/08/2020
On March 27, Congress completed its approval of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2.2 trillion deal to provide economic relief to those most affected by COVID-19, and the President signed the bill into law. Read more about how the act could affect you.
FAQs for Massages During the Covid-19 Pandemic
04/01/2020Can I or should I work? - On March 16, 2020, ABMP issued a statement strongly encouraging all massage and bodywork practitioners to suspend practice, as social distancing is not feasible in massage...
Moving Forward in a Time of COVID-19 and the Massage Profession
03/24/2020
In the spirit of keeping our community connected, we wanted to share some of the most prudent tips and bits of advice we’ve been hearing from you and your colleagues as we deal with the COVID-19 crisis and all its ramifications.
Adverse Events in Massage Therapy: Collected Case Reports
03/23/2020In the May/June 2020 issue of Massage & Bodywork, Ruth Werner writes about endangerment sites and the risk of adverse events in massage therapy.
Here is a continued resource list of additional case reports detailing adverse effects in massage therapy.
How to Prepare for a Recession
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To say we’re in uncertain times is the understatement of the decade. To me, it feels like weird, slow-moving chaos. This pandemic is unlike anything we have ever experienced, and many of us are feeling untethered and shocked.
How to Boost Your Immune System
03/17/2020
Technology has certainly put us in touch with important information on preventive measures for spreading the COVID-19 virus, such as washing our hands and avoiding contact with those who are sick. However, much of the information is ignoring an essential part to staying healthy—boosting our immune system!
Shut it Down: Recommendation for Massage Therapists from Ruth Werner
03/16/2020
My friends and colleagues, it’s time to shut it down. It’s past time to shut it down.
Massage Therapy—Demonstrating how you are a safe space for your clients
03/13/2020
Massage therapists don’t normally talk about the steps they take to sanitize their space. However, now is the time to be transparent with clients and potential clients about protocols.
A Massage Therapist's Guide to COVID-19
03/04/2020
Massage therapists may have questions regarding COVID-19, including proper hygiene and protocol. Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, offers the following tips for massage therapists.