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FOAM ROLLER THERAPY FOR BEGINNERS

It is estimated that over 116 million Americans suffer from debilitating chronic pain each year, of which low back pain is the most common. According to The American Academy of Pain Medicine, “Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. More than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain.” There is a proven and effective way to treat most forms of chronic…

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Added by Jesse James Retherford on July 22, 2011 at 2:20pm — No Comments

A COMMON CAUSE OF LOW BACK AND SCIATIC PAIN – THE PIRIFORMIS

As a licensed massage therapist, I specialize in chronic pain and injury management using deep tissue massage therapy. Most of my clients come in with a common complaint: pain in the low back, hips (primarily on one side), and/or shooting pain or numbness down the back of the leg.

More than two million Americans suffer either from back pain or a form of sciatica that is often misdiagnosed…

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Added by Jesse James Retherford on July 22, 2011 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Space for rent

Hello Fellow therapist, I am currently renting my office space on the days that I am not in the office, if you or anyone you know may be interested please let me know. I'm also looking for an esthetician who would like to rent some space.

Please call 404-399-7112 or email empoweringbodies@gmail.com

Thank You, Kim

Added by Kim Jackson on July 22, 2011 at 11:02am — No Comments

My 'Job' As A Massage Therapist

Ang and I went out last night for a few beers at the Village Pub in Summerlin. I was chatting with a gentlemen and he asked, "What do you do for a living?" I told him I was a massage therapist who specializes in orthopedic massage, assisting folks with all their aches and pains. Continued, below...

He then asked me, “Do you like it?” At this point it was just too funny. This huge, sh** eating grin just bubbled up out of me, and before I could reply, he commented again,…

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Added by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on July 19, 2011 at 12:58pm — 2 Comments

Report from the World Massage Festival

Champ and I got home from the World Massage Festival this morning, and while I’m tired, I must say it’s that good, satisfying kind of tired, the kind you feel when you’ve really had a great time. We certainly did!This year’s Festival was held on the beautiful campus of Western Carolina University in…

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Added by Laura Allen on July 18, 2011 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

New Issue of Journal of Massage Science

Here is our third newsletter in 2011 to update you about new developments in our educational project.

1. Issue #3 (2011) of Journal of Massage Science is now available for you to read.…

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Added by Dr. Ross Turchaninov on July 18, 2011 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Hello everyone! This is a very nice network site! I would like to share that I was featured on San Diego Living with Renee Kohn (News 6) on June 30th, it was quite an honor to be selected as a feau…

Hello everyone! This is a very nice network site! I would like to share that I was featured on San Diego Living with Renee Kohn (News 6) on June 30th, it was quite an honor to be selected as a feautured therapist! I got to share with viewers about Swedish & Sports massage, my two favorite modalities! I am a blogger and very active in my community. If anyone needs help with advertising, please feel free to contact me, I specialize in ad placements and effective marketing for our…

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Added by Massage By Tricia on July 15, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Hello evryone, just wanted to tell a little about myself. I live in Gillespie IL very small town. I work 14miles from where I live. Carlinville IL at 5th Dimensions Family …

Hello evryone, just wanted to tell a little about myself. I live in Gillespie IL very small town. I work 14miles from where I live. Carlinville IL at 5th Dimensions Family Salon. I have been there for 31/2 years. I love what I do. Is this economy effecting your business? It has very much effected mine. Most have gone to monthly only to not coming in. I have run specials, did drawings for $'s off the regular price. Etc. What else can I do to get them…

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Added by Angela Marie Swires on July 14, 2011 at 7:53pm — No Comments

Massage Marketing: 4 Steps to Creating Irresistable Testimonials

Potential clients want to know you are legit and good at what you do. Hearing that from satisfied clients (and not just you) underlines the message. I don’t know about you, but when I’m looking for help from a professional, I ask around. Then I go to his or her website. If there are testimonials I read them. “Oh,” I think, “she helps people with the same problem I have.”

How do you create great testimonials?

1. Ask! When a client tells you, “My legs and…

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Added by Diana Moore on July 13, 2011 at 2:54pm — 3 Comments

Can I Have Your Input?

Hi Friends,

It's been almost 2 years since I've posted here. Since then, I sold my business (Health Positive!) and graduated from the Light Body School of Energy Medicine. Now I'm doing some research to…

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Added by Sharon Burch (Saranagati) on July 12, 2011 at 9:38pm — No Comments

Massage & Martial Arts

It may seem paradoxical to include martial arts practice as an important aspect to being a massage therapist. When we think of the martial arts, words such as, ‘opponent’ ‘defeat’, and ‘against’ often come to mind.

However, aikido differs from disciplines such as…

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Added by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on July 12, 2011 at 11:50am — 1 Comment

Cultivating Excellence

I often hear from massage therapists who have made the jump from lone practitioner to entrepreneur, and the biggest struggle they seem to face is staffing problems. One of my favorite bloggers, Steph Lasch Lmt, wrote about some of her issues earlier this week. She’s hardly the lone ranger. And I know from my interactions with her that she’s like me–a workaholic and a…

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Added by Laura Allen on July 9, 2011 at 5:22am — No Comments

Master 30 in. Champion™ Portable Masasge Table

Video Review of Master 30 in. Champion™ Portable Masasge Table from our president Michael Friedman!

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Added by Master Massage Tables on July 5, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Massage More Effective Than Usual Care for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain

More great work from Dan Cherkin at Group Health.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/embargo-july-4-5pm-for-back-pain-try-massage/

"Daniel C. Cherkin, the lead author and an epidemiologist with the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, mentioned some of the study’s considerable strengths. It had a randomized design, a high follow-up rate, good adherence to the… Continue

Added by Matthew D. Stewart on July 4, 2011 at 6:53pm — 2 Comments

Your first lesson is patience

Greetings to all; this is the story of me and my soul search through Massage Therapy,

My name is Adrienne Killinger I am a 28 year old Licensed Massage Therapist MA63051. I work at The Stress Relief Clinic located at 5455 4th St North in Saint Petersburg Florida. I…

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Added by Adrienne Killinger on July 4, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments