Massage Therapy

Be prepared for spa and bodywork customers with environmental sensitivities or nut and wheat allergies by creating a hypo-allergenic practice.

Jun 7, 2010 - Amy Kreydin

Going for a massage can be a pleasant and relaxing experience for many - however, there are certain health conditions when massage therapy is best avoided.

Apr 6, 2010 - Amy Kreydin

Aromatherapy is often associated with relaxation and spas. But this type of massage can be quite therapeutic for chronic conditions and depression.

Apr 5, 2010 - Malene Soegaard

There are a wide range of massage couches on the market which are suitable for a wide range of beauty and holistic therapy treatments. Which should you buy?

Nov 15, 2009 - Deborah Percy

White noise can help drown out traffic and other noise distractions in the spa or holistic therapy room, allowing the client to relax and be undisturbed.

Nov 12, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Bodyworkers and massage therapists require certain equipment to start a practice. Additional tools can enhance sessions and make the practitioner's work easier.

Oct 8, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Many different wellness practitioners use massage tables in their practices. Explore industry standards, helpful tax-saving tips and accessories for the therapy table.

Oct 8, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Bodyworkers are notorious for slacking in the self-care department. When was the last time the massage therapist had a massage? Change begins with the practitioner.

May 28, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Music can be very relaxing, when played during a massage or bodywork treatment it can enhance the experience. Many styles of music can be good companions to massage.

May 26, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

From proper hand washing procedures to cleaning linens, the massage therapist can follow these steps for a clean room and office.

May 3, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Independent practitioners and massage therapists that operate their own businesses have office policies to guide and protect their practices.

Apr 15, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

The benefits of bodywork for women with breast cancer include feeling better as well as improving the prognosis through the body's own healing mechanisms.

Apr 4, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

In recent months Craigslist, a online classified ads site, has cracked down on erotic services, but that's just spilling over to the therapeutic listing section.

Mar 12, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Explore the different massages and determine which one is right for your situation.

Mar 4, 2009 - Jenna Galley

Décor plays an important function in the massage room - does it inspire safety, warmth and comfort? Clients should enjoy the ambiance with their session.

Feb 26, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Recent studies have shown that those awful little bumps on your skin, aka, cellulite, can actually be smoothed and reduced with a cellulite massage.

Feb 22, 2009 - Jenna Galley

Therapists in the massage and spa industries should be aware of dangers in the workplace from product exposure to occupational burnout.

Feb 20, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Be prepared and comfortable to go to your first massage therapy appointment with these helpful instructions and answers to common questions.

Jan 23, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

Whether it is a luxurious treat for one or a couples massage, bodywork and massages are popular to give and receive around St. Valentine's Day.

Jan 1, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

The highlight of the year for some bodyworkers and massage therapists is a trip to the annual conference, expo or convention.

Dec 29, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

Massage therapy can be a very relaxing treat but some massage therapists work very clinically by offering therapeutic massage for chronic complaints and injuries.

Dec 8, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

Learn what steps before, during and after massage will give the most benefits to a comforting and restorative massage therapy experience.

Nov 23, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

Over 50 Massage and Bodywork experts will give presentations in this first-ever International Conference Online.

Oct 9, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

Prenatal Massage Therapy is a common modality used by expecting women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum.

Oct 6, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

Massage has been practised for centuries as a means of treating illness and promoting good health. This article is a timeline of the key developments and theories.

Oct 6, 2008 - Nicci Talbot

These old-fashioned terms can insult and disparage therapeutic touch practitioners in the United States.

Oct 4, 2008 - Amy Kreydin