Massage Today News Update Newsletter - May 17, 2017

Massage Today News Update: May 17, 2017

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Unlocking Your Clients' Athletic Potential: Keys to Success By Don McCann, MA, LMT, LMHC, CSETT Whenever an athlete client approaches you with questions about structural balance and increased athletic function, you need to be prepared. Find out what you need to know. Read Full Article

New Clinical Rehab Massage Certification from NCBTMB By Editorial Staff Get the details on the partnership between the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Academy of Clinical Massage, which has created the first Clinical Rehabilitative Massage Specialty Certificate program. Read Full Article

Scheduling Software: A Great Way to Streamline Your Business By Reid Peterson, MA, CMT Although the manner in which your clients schedule their appointments may seem null, it can actually make or break your relationship. Reid Peterson provides tips on how to choose the best software for your business, along with considerations to make. Read Full Article

Can You Change the World? By Marshall Dahneke and Lynda Solien-Wolfe, LMT Is massage what you do, or does it really make you happy? What about your clients – can you make them happy with the power of massage? Here's an interesting perspective on your worldwide influence as a massage therapist. Read Full Article

Become Part of the Pain Solution (Part 2): Integration Tips By Virginia Cowen, LMT, PhD Dr. Virginia Cowen continues her discussion on joining an integrative team to treat chronic pain patients. She also includes advice on how to assess improvements in pain response and how to market yourself. Read Full Article

What the Fascia – Is There Pain in the Release? By Stacey Thomas, FMS, SFMA, NKT, CF-L2 If massage is supposed to inspire relaxation, should it be painful? If your first response is no, you may be right. Stacey Thomas has a few things to say about pain in the release of fascial adhesions, including a discussion on the nervous system's response to pain, and body mapping. Read Full Article

Is it A or B, a Soft Tissue or Joint Restriction Problem? By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO Do you know most joint restrictions are primarily (or totally) due to soft-tissue changes? Dr. Chaitow gives his insight on how to choose the correct intervention for restrictions. Read Full Article

Massage for High Blood Pressure: Encouraging Research By MK Brennan MS, RN, LMBT; Natalie Lorick, LMT; Derek R. Austin, PT, DPT, MS, BCTMB, CSCS The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) Writing Workgroup recently reviewed a study on the effects of massage therapy and high blood pressure. The results are good news for you and your clients. Read Full Article

The Four Cornerstones to Success By Sharon Desjarlais, CC Creating a profitable business is about more than the artwork on the wall, or beautiful linens. One expert practitioner explains her map to success, and the places you should look to find your greatest opportunities. Read Full Article

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