massage and bodywork professionals
Healthy Massage Therapists
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Pre Massage Routine
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.
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Nasal Drip
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 have to sniffle a lot or wipe my nose with a tissue during massage. I think it is from my being head…
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Have you purchased any new tools lately to help keep you fit and healthy in your massage practice?
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 when I give a massages. I have better control when I during my body mechanics which prevents me from…
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How often do you as a Massage Therapist get massages? Weekly, monthly or whenever you feel you need one?
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 energy level is higher than before I started doing this.
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What have you done differently in your life to contribute to you wellness as a Massage therapist that you didn't do before ?
I recently joined the gym and started an exercise program, I stopped drinking anything containing caffeine only water and green tea or jucie. I no longer eat white bread,only whole grain wheat which is a huge acconmplishment for me considering my love for bread and I am all natural with my hair…
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On your Mark, Get set, GO!!!
Today is the beginning of the week for most of us, and some our week has not ended yet. Whatever you situtaion is, time is always needed to unwind and just relax. Today I am taking a "ME DAY", I feel so deserving of this day. I have many roles in life and inorder to do them effectively.I must take…
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What are ways to maintain a healthy working relationship with your clients?
I chose this discussion because there are many avenues to health. Healthy Massage Therapist must also have healthy working relationships, provide healthy environments etc. Share some of the ways you conduct business that keep your clients coming back. I know you are all awesome massage therapist,…
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Share you best health tips as a Massage Therapist.
I did chair massages at the Titans Draft event on last night. I have noticed a change in my body from the first time I did a massage until last night. I use to drip sweat when I first started massage school. I know it is normal to sweat, but I was dripping sweat until it interferred with my work. I…
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Welcome to the Healthy Massage Group
I would like to take time to welcome our new members to the group. We are all here to help and encourage one another as massage therapists to live a healthy life, by sharing our experiences and journey. Feel free to share your journey. Welcome again and if I can be of any assistance please message…
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Fresh Veggies
If you have your own garden what do you grow?
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.