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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

Beginners Guide to Acupuncture
Acupuncture Demystified: A Friendly, Fair, and Honest Overview
This article explores acupuncture from all angles — where it came from, how it works, how it has evolved in Western practice, who’s qualified to use it, and what modern... Lire plus...
Shoulder Special Tests Course
Shoulder Special Tests: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists
Special Tests: Clues, Not Conclusions There are few joints as fascinating, frustrating, and wonderfully unpredictable as the shoulder. If you’ve treated enough of them, you already know: every shoulder tells... Lire plus...
The Fibularis (Peroneal) Muscles: The Overlooked Powerhouses of Ankle Stability - Niel Asher Education
The Fibularis (Peroneal) Muscles: The Overlooked Powerhouses of Ankle Stability
A Deep Dive Into Anatomy, Injury, Trigger Points, and Hands-On Sports Massage Treatment (Companion article to the instructional video above presented by Bob McAtee, LMT) If you work with athletes—whether... Lire plus...
TCM Fire Cupping Course
TCM Fire Cupping: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Deep Dive for Manual Therapists
How Fire Cupping Actually Works — Without the Mysticism Fire cupping is one of those techniques that draws attention — a flash of flame, the quick placement of a cup,... Lire plus...
Hatha Yoga for Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System and Lymphatic System
Yoga and Your Lymphatic System
In this article, we’ll unpack how your lymphatic system works, why it’s so central to your immunity and vitality, and how your yoga practice—especially mindful, breath-centered Hatha yoga—can keep it... Lire plus...
Strategies for injury free running
Smart Training Strategies to Keep Runners Injury-Free
Running is a gift — it keeps your body strong, your mind clear, and your spirit grounded. But to enjoy that gift fully, you have to respect it. Build your... Lire plus...
Trunk Core Training
The Truth About Core Training: Building Real Trunk Strength and Stability
The Truth About Core Training: Building Real Trunk Strength and Stability By Dr. Jason Miller, PhD — Strength & Conditioning Specialist(Excerpted from the NAT Global Campus course: “Resistance Training”) If... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy
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,... Lire plus...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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?”... Lire plus...
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Understanding Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Understanding Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): What Every Massage and Manual Therapist Should Know If you’ve ever worked with a client who complained of dizziness, imbalance, or that frustrating “room spinning”... Lire plus...
Neck Extension Stretch
5 Best Shoulder and Neck Stretches to Do Every Morning
Wake Up, Stretch, and Feel Amazing: Why Morning Neck and Shoulder Stretches Matter Let’s be honest—most of us wake up feeling stiff. Whether you slept in an awkward position, spent... Lire plus...
Can You Learn Craniosacral Therapy in 5 Hours? - Niel Asher Education
Can You Learn Craniosacral Therapy in 5 Hours?
Why a 5-hour course might just be one of the best investments you make on your CST journey. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is one of those modalities that seems to stir... Lire plus...
Somatic Therapy: A Deep Dive for Massage and Manual Therapists - Niel Asher Education
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... Lire plus...
Skin and the Immune System
Skin Deep: What Your Immune System Is Trying to Tell You
Immunology Meets Skincare: How Science is Changing What We Put on Our Skin With insights from immunologist and skincare entrepreneur Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu Have you ever wondered why your skin... Lire plus...
Substance Abuse CE course for Massage Therapists
Substance Abuse: What Every Massage and Manual Therapist Needs to Kno
Empowered Practice: Navigating Substance Abuse in Massage and Manual Therapy Let’s be honest—talking about substance abuse can feel uncomfortable. It’s a topic most of us would rather avoid, but as... Lire plus...
Eye Health
Seeing Clearly: A Deep Dive into Eye Health with Dr. Ravi Patel M.D.
The Eye-Opening Truth: Why We Take Our Vision For Granted (and Shouldn't!) Have you ever stopped to truly consider your eyes? These incredible, intricate organs are our primary windows to... Lire plus...
Lymphatic Drainage
Unlocking Your Body's Hidden River: A Deep Dive into Lymphatic Drainage
Fluid Dynamics: Why Lymphatic Drainage is Your Body's Secret Weapon Have you ever heard your massage therapist mention "lymphatic drainage" and nodded vaguely, pretending you knew exactly what they were... Lire plus...
What’s Really Happening When You Get a Massage? Dr. Mark Olsen Explains the Neuroscience - Niel Asher Education
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... Lire plus...