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Maintaining good health as a Massage Therapist is important. Here you can share ways you stay healthy, and ask questions on ways to become and stay healthy by eating proper, exercise and rest. Self help is the best help inorder to aid others.

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Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2019

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Pre Massage Routine 1 Reply

Curious to what your rituals are prior to starting your work day via massage. Looking for some new tips for grounding, stretching and over all self care. Thanks.Continue

Started by Teresa Avelar. Last reply by Rachel Sheard, LMT, NCTMB, CIPI Oct 26, 2012.

Nasal Drip 2 Replies

I was told I have chronic mucus in my nasal, which is normally not noticable, but now when I am working massage, it begins to start to drip within 5 - 10 minutes of starting a massage. So I either…Continue

Started by Jeanne Medina. Last reply by Megan Smith Aug 23, 2012.

Have you purchased any new tools lately to help keep you fit and healthy in your massage practice? 3 Replies

I recently purchased a core ball and pilates bands. I have a few books and a videos to help me alone the way. I am really enjoying the benifits of the core ball. I can actually feel the difference…Continue

Started by Tanya Shyes. Last reply by Lela Gonzales Jul 11, 2012.

How often do you as a Massage Therapist get massages? Weekly, monthly or whenever you feel you need one? 9 Replies

I get a prefessional massage bi-weekly, I try to stretch daily if it is only laying across my exercise ball and rocking back and forth. I have found that I am not as stiff as I use to be and my…Continue

Started by Tanya Shyes. Last reply by Ann Holloman, LMT/CPMT Nov 29, 2011.

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Comment by Tanya Shyes on July 6, 2011 at 5:49pm: Hey Trina, thanks foe sharing. There is a really good book by Lauriann Green called Save Your Hands! Go to amazon and type it in. It should get you started. I have begin to use more forearms myself. Keep the questions coming and keep sharing. Invite friends as well to be apart of the group.

Comment by Trina Throckmorton on July 5, 2011 at 1:00am: Hey guys any great tips or books for self care as a massage therapist so you don't wear our your body, especially hands?

Comment by Frank J on May 18, 2011 at 10:08pm: nothing like a fresh fruit smoothie

Comment by Tanya Shyes on May 17, 2011 at 11:49am: Welcome to all the new memebers who recently joined the group. Please feel free to share ways you maintain your health as a massage therapist.

Comment by Michelle Batac on April 4, 2011 at 12:30pm: Great idea for a group, excited for it's topics to expand! Thank you Tanya!

Comment by Tanya Shyes on March 31, 2011 at 6:16pm: Ezekiel congrates to you on the lowering of the BP. Can you feel the difference in your energy level? I think that is great!! It sounds like you are well on your way to complete wellness. Keep it up :) Continue to share your accomplishments with us. I am excited for you and with you.

Comment by Frank J on March 27, 2011 at 11:10am: Kris that is one reason I dont like them. Like i said before I would rather eat them but I prefer smoothies if i had a choice

Comment by Tanya Shyes on March 26, 2011 at 3:39pm: I don't mind the clean up until I get to the strainer, thats the part I don't like, but over all it's worth the juice.

Comment by Kris Bour on March 26, 2011 at 3:32pm: I have a juicer. I love the juice, I hate cleaning it. That is the biggest drawback for me.

Comment by Tanya Shyes on March 26, 2011 at 10:30am: Carrie I am with you on the JUICE LOVE, theres a website I use to find really good recipes it is www.juicingforhealth.com . I have done a few for energy boost. Check it out and let me know what you think. Happy Juicing.