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  • Dance Steps to Put Your Body Mechanics in Motion

    Without effective body mechanics, an otherwise promising career is destined to be cut short in spite of a desire to continue. While there are many principles to performing a massage with excellent body mechanics, a component often inconsistently applied is continuous, full-body motion—especially in local, focused work.  

  • Uncricking the Neck with The Massage Sloth Ian Harvey

    When you're dealing with neck pain sufferers, try asking this question: Do you ever wake up with a crick in the neck? The feeling that you can't quite turn your head because you slept wrong? I think you'll find this problem is fairly widespread, especially with clients who have other neck and posture-related complaints.

  • How to Influence Lawmaking

    Influencing the lawmaking process can be exciting and rewarding and is most effective when the communication is brief, honest, and supported with facts and personal experience.

  • A Lawmaking Primer for MTs and Bodyworkers

    You may be thinking: I'm getting messages from ABMP about bills being considered by lawmakers, but that government class from years ago is foggy in my head; I need a refresher. You are not alone!