blogging for a better therapy

Some years ago I read that receiving massage was like stepping into the ocean. Even if you didn’t understand the underlying properties of water you were still going to get wet.  So it is with massage- even if you don’t understand the mechanisms of the therapy you are still going to experience benefits. As students of massage we all studied that list of benefits and later displayed the list as a marketing tool for prospective clients. However, when I actually began a practice and clients

Looking for the answers

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Ross Turchaninov in receiving this award that recognizes not only his achievements but the scientific basis in Medical Massage. Dr. Ross works tirelessly to renew the clinical aspect and respect for massage therapy in the field of medicine in the US. I am so grateful for his efforts! Here is the article and Dr. Ross' response. Dr. ROSS TURCHANINOV IS RECIPIENT OF ‘Dr. DAVID G. SIMONS AWARD’ By Mary Preuss             2018 was a triumphant year for The

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Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of teaching the second continuing education course of the Fibromyalgia protocol to a group of highly skilled, motivated massage therapists. During a few round table discussions the dedication of each person to the profession and their clients was evident. The primary common questions of this committed group were –what am I actually doing when I touch someone and where is the proof? Any therapist interested in the medical aspect of massage needs to ask these

Meeting amazing massage therapists