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What is Abhyanga Massage? An Objective, Practitioner-Focused Guide for Massage and Manual Therapists
Abhyanga Massage: What Every Massage and Manual Therapist Should Know About This Ancient Ayurvedic Practice An objective, practitioner-focused guide to Abhyanga, Ayurvedic bodywork, marma points, and why this traditional full-body...
Anxiety Relief Through Massage: What Really Helps, What Doesn’t, and How to Work Safely
If you’ve been in practice for any length of time, you’ll know this already: a large proportion of your clients are anxious, whether they name it that way or not....
Trigger Points Explained: A Deep Dive for the Thinking Therapist
Are Trigger Points Real? — A Massage Therapist’s Deep Dive Into Trigger Point Therapy Hey there — I’m glad you're here. I’ve been a massage therapist for over two decades,...
What Manual Lymphatic Drainage Really Does (and Doesn’t)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): The Gentle Technique With Big Clinical Upside When I first learned Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), I remember thinking, “This is so light—can this really do anything?”...
Somatic Therapy: A Deep Dive for Massage and Manual Therapists
Have you ever had a client burst into tears on your table without warning? Or experienced a moment during bodywork where something “shifted” emotionally as much as physically—yet neither of...
What’s Really Happening When You Get a Massage? Dr. Mark Olsen Explains the Neuroscience
The Connection Between Neuroscience and Massage Therapy In this fascinating episode of Treatment Room Secrets, host Dani Marks sits down with Dr. Mark Olsen, PhD in Neuroscience and practicing massage...
Understanding the Buzz: Why CBD is Relevant to Bodyworkers
CBD for Bodyworkers: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Cannabidiol into Your Practice As manual therapists, we are constantly seeking new, ethical, and effective ways to support our clients' well-being. We...
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Trigger points and myofascial pain are topics that generate a lot of discussion—and just as much confusion. Whether you’re a massage...
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Are You Already Using CST Techniques Without Realizing It? Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) is a therapy that tends to evoke strong opinions—some swear by it, while others dismiss it outright. If...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array...
The Fascia Phenomenon: Sorting Through the Science of Myofascial Release
Unlocking Movement: Exploring the Mechanisms and Benefits of Myofascial Release Hey everyone, it’s Marco here. As a manual therapist, I've spent years working with fascia, that ubiquitous connective tissue that...
The Empty Tank: Why Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are Real for Rehab Pros (and What to Do About It)
A Manual Therapist's Guide to Staying Healthy and Thriving in a Demanding Profession Hi everyone, I'm Maureen, and I've been a manual therapist for… well, let's just say a...
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