Healthy Massage Therapists

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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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Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch

What God whispered to the rose to make it bloom so beautifully He shouted to my heart times one hundred~ Rumi

Mar 10, 2011
Amy Carlson

I zumba, drink mostly water, and quite drinking soda.

Mar 11, 2011
Tanya Shyes

Amy that is great, zumba is a great exercise and it is fun to. How often do you get massages for yourself?

Mar 11, 2011
Darcy Neibaur

Amy I am on the massage table receiving a massage at least once a week and if possible twice a week most weeks. Last year I joined CURVES gym and this year I purchased my self the most state of the art Treatmill from www.fitnessblowout.com. I Love the treadmill and walking each day on it. Also stretch those I T Bands each morning and night while laying on the bed. Stretch my back neck and shoulders in between each massage. I am lucky to have a hot tub and sauna as my self care is my priority. If I do not take care of myself I will be no good to anyone else. Also stretch my hands in many different each day.

Mar 11, 2011
Karina Braun

Great site and great post Darcy. I teach personal Body Maintenace for Bodyworkers and believe that staying healthy and injury free comes from living a wholistic lifestyle. Therapists should adopt a healthy lifestyle to continue practicing for many years. Look forward to more discussions!

Karina Braun

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Mar 21, 2011
Tanya Shyes

Good morning everyone, I wanted to share with you all that I recently bought a juicer. I had no idea how wonderful they are! I feel amazing after only a few servings of veggies and fruit. I do one in the morning and one at lunch then water through out the day. I recommend it to anyone who wants to feel really energized and the taste is great if you add some type of sweet fruit, like an apple, orange or pineapple. I will keep you posted on the results. If you have any experience with a juicer or any other healthy idea please share.

Mar 24, 2011
Tanya Shyes

All new members I would like to welcome you to the group and invite you to please share and connect with other therapists and students. We are all in this together!! Have a WONDERFUL HEALTHY DAY!

Mar 24, 2011
Carri Smith, LMT NCTMB

I was given a juicer recently and I LOVE it! I need to be more consistent with it, but it's so easy!!! I need to get a book and use the recipes...

Mar 24, 2011
Frank J

I have/had a juicer. Not a big fan of them. I would much rather just eat my fruits and veggies. I have garden in the backyard

Mar 24, 2011
Tanya Shyes

I wanted to share this site with you all. I was at the Whole Foods Market last week and they were giving a 28 promo on www.eatrightamerica.com you may have already heard of it, this site has alot of information for those of us who are trying to do on our own. Have a safe and healthy weekend. Drink plenty of water and do something nice for yourself today.

Mar 26, 2011
Tanya Shyes

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.

Mar 26, 2011
Kris Bour

I have a juicer. I love the juice, I hate cleaning it. That is the biggest drawback for me.

Mar 26, 2011
Tanya Shyes

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.

Mar 26, 2011
Frank J

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

Mar 27, 2011
Tanya Shyes

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.

Mar 31, 2011
Michelle Batac

Great idea for a group, excited for it's topics to expand! Thank you Tanya!

Apr 4, 2011
Tanya Shyes

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.

May 17, 2011
Frank J

nothing like a fresh fruit smoothie

May 18, 2011
Trina Throckmorton

Hey guys any great tips or books for self care as a massage therapist so you don't wear our your body, especially hands?

Jul 5, 2011
Tanya Shyes

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.

Jul 6, 2011
Trina Throckmorton

Oh awesome! Thanks for the book suggestion. I hear ya on the trying to use forearms more. I'm trying to do that too. I invited a lot of friends to join this site so I'll definitely send em this way :)

Jul 6, 2011
Carrie Black

Creating Peace with Your Hands is a great book written by Karina Braun. It is a wholistic survival guide to a healthy career. It gives proper technique, body alignment, and many ideas for self- care with hydrotherapy, yoga, nutrition, strengthening, and flexibility training.

Jul 7, 2011
Trina Throckmorton

Thanks Carrie. I'll have to look into that one :)

Jul 7, 2011
Gloria Coppola

Thanks Tanya for inviting me to the site.

I think it is IMPERATIVE we stay healthy on all levels!

Jul 31, 2011
Samantha Blair

I workout 5-6 days a week at home. I do strength 3 days and cardio 3 days. I also make sure to eat healthy foods.

Jul 31, 2011
Karina Braun

I just released a Yoga DVD for Bodyworkers called Create Peace Yoga. It gives a Strength routine, a Renew routine, and a bonus Yoga 4 the Hands.

Stay Healthy!

Karina

Aug 30, 2011
Jesse MacLean

The International Cupping Therapy Association's 2012 Schedule is now available at www.cuppingtherapy.org. Or jump directly to the 2012 schedule here.

You will find the Contemporary Cupping Methods scheduled all over the US and several dates in Canada.

We are offering several Advanced Cupping Techniques classes in 2012 which will be 2 days of 90% hands on - 15 different treatments for Orthopedic, Sports and Stubborn Conditions.

CUP ON!

Oct 19, 2011
Karina Braun

t shperes aromatherapy massage balls help to prevent RSI. Use them in your massage session and for self-care. Check out my website and youtbe channel to see how you can utilize these great tools.

Karina Braun, LMT, RYT, t spheres educator

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Oct 23, 2011
Frank J

Massage balm Some of my home made massage product

Oct 30, 2011
Karina Braun

Do you perform yoga to help stay healthy? Check out my free 1 hour course on Yoga for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers.

Get In Touch Education

May 2, 2012
Gloria Coppola

I have done many things in my career to stay healthy. Proper diet/nutrition, yoga/exercise, FUN, massage, positive people etc

I even offer health coaching now because I have found the most difficult part for people is to have the motivation to continue on the path. Some need a helping hand, others don't realize there is much that can be done nutritionally and many don't realize all the emotional components involved. Even LMT's need this support!

http://gloria-coppola.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/

May 2, 2012
Shirley Knapp

HEALING THE HEALER- New NCBTMB Approved CE Home Study course. This is self-paced and open to everyone. Self healing tools for bodyworkers and caregivers. 3 CE hrs. for $33.00. www.shirleyknapp.com/healingthehealerhomestudycourse.html

Aug 6, 2012
Cate Clark

I stopped getting massage myself for about 6 months following a relocation of my practice - basically left a thriving practice and moved to start up again. Those 6 months without bodywork convinced me to get back to receiving weekly massage. I now receive two hours of integrated Swedish every other week alternating with a session combining hand and foot reflexology and deep neck work. Yes! I'm happy again!

Aug 16, 2012
Megan Smith

I do daily stretching for flexibility, cardio 4-5 times a week for focus, only do 2-3 massage hours a day...many other things as well. As far as what I do before I start my day, I make sure to write down everything I'd like to get done that day, so I can give my client my full attention. Right before I walk in to start the session I remind myself why I love what I do and set the tone for the session, deep warm breathing. Once I'm in the room everything I do to calm the client also gives me peice. When I ask them to breath its a reminder for me to breath as well.

Sep 7, 2012
Gordon J. Wallis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENlNSDaoGJM

This is not me... but this is my work out.. Its a free flow workout... I'm going to do an easy workout now for about 15 min.... You guys have a great day!!

Sep 20, 2012
Shirley Knapp

ETHICS OF ENERGY HEALING - NCBTMB ESV New Home Study course, 2 CE hrs. for $25.00. This is self-paced and open to everyone. www.shirleyknapp.com/ethicsenergyhealing_hs_course.html

Jan 28, 2013
Karina Braun

T spheres® are innovative and unique self-massage balls born from over 17 years of research & development. This natural way to relieve pain from the body uses two of the most scientifically researched alternative methods for stress relief- aromatherapy and massage. The infusion of aromatherapy essential oils into a purified, perfectly weighted organic rubber compound has never been accomplished before; making t spheres the only massage ball with both beneficial attributes.

Massage Therapists can utilize t spheres in a variety of ways. A therapist can use t spheres as a self-care tool and in session either with or without oil. These palm sized aromatherapy infused massage balls can be used for sports massage or chair massage with a client that is clothed or be utilized with oil during a massage session.

Therapists can use t spheres either hot or cold and with various different techniques in session. Oils such as lavender, peppermint, and grapefruit are infused within the t spheres. Professional use t spheres are also available and are non scented. These aromatherapy infused massage balls can be used for direct pressure, myofascial release, trigger point work, and for acupressure points. T spheres® truly save therapists' hands and help to prevent RSI.
Creating Peace with Your Hands live seminar is taught by Karina Braun, LMT from Get In Touch Education. This course teaches injury prevention techniques that include basic t sphere technique for the back, neck, shoulders, and face. The combination of essential oils and massage produce a great experience for the client and create less strain on a therapist's body. After taking this course, massage therapists will gain knowledge on injury prevention techniques and learn how to include t spheres into any massage session. Also, you will be able to make extra income by offering t spheres as a take- home tool for your client. Present RSI today by including t spheres into your massage and self-care routine.

T spheres Training

Feb 23, 2013