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A Spa Business Must Have an Effective Client Survey
published on Friday, January 31st, 2025
In order to perpetuate a team culture invested in sexual assault prevention, where a business and its clients can stay safe, a spa business must have an effective client survey. No one except the client and the massage therapist can know what’s happening in the treatment room, which means businesses must get that information directly […]
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Keep Your Massage Spa or Practice and Clients Safe with an Educational Bill of Rights
published on Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Keep Your Massage Spa or Practice and Clients Safe with an Educational Bill of Rights Day spas, franchises, and massage clinics should educate their clients about what to expect as well as their rights. Creating a client educational brochure or section of a website to inform clients of their rights regarding safety is an important […]
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Massage Therapy Helps Achilles Tendon Pain, Cambridge, MA
published on Friday, January 10th, 2025
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel of the foot. Together, they create the power of the push-off as we walk. The calf muscles are one of the most powerful muscle groups in the body, and the Achilles tendon is one of the thickest and strongest tendons we have. When you engage the calf […]
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Can Massage Help Shin Splints? Cambridge, MA
published on Friday, December 27th, 2024
Can Massage Help Shin Splints? Shin Splints are a common injury for runners, dancers, and athletes in general. They cause lower leg pain that is hard to overcome because we use those muscles to walk around. The lower leg muscles give up when we ask them to do more than they can manage. What […]
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How to Screen Predators with Robust Verbal and Hands-On Massage Interviews
published on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Protect Your Clients and Massage Business From Hiring Mistakes The massage profession is attractive to predators because they can be alone in a room with a vulnerable client who is wearing little to no clothing. That’s why it’s vital for employers to protect their clients and their massage business from hiring mistakes by screening for […]
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Touching the Genital Region is Never an Accident
published on Friday, December 6th, 2024
Touching the Genital Region is Never an Accident Sexual assault is a national and global problem. In the United States, there were over 430,00 sexual assaults in 2023. One in six women and one in 33 men were sexually assaulted in that year. We also know that 70-80% of all sexual assaults are never […]
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Four Unprofessional Massage Therapist Behaviors That Cross the Line
published on Friday, November 29th, 2024
What Every Massage Client Should Know This blog is for anyone who receives professional massage. Every massage client should know what’s okay and what isn’t. You should never be made uncomfortable in a massage session. Understanding and respecting personal and professional boundaries is a crucial aspect of massage therapy. When a massage therapist fails to […]
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Ethical Massage Etiquette: What to Wear During a Massage
published on Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Q: How undressed do I have to be to get a massage? A: As undressed as you feel comfortable being, from full nudity under the drape to wearing all of your clothes If you’ve never had a massage before, you might be wondering what to wear during a massage or what is proper massage etiquette. […]
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The Medication Illusion, Chronic Pain, and Massage Therapy
published on Thursday, October 31st, 2024
The Medication Illusion Don’t be fooled by medication. Pain relief drugs don’t solve the problem; they only sweep it under the rug for a while. Pain is your body sending you a message to pay attention; something is not right, and you need to find out what it is. Medication can help you temporarily while […]
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6 Gateway Areas for Grooming in Massage Therapy Sessions
published on Thursday, October 24th, 2024
6 Gateway Areas for Grooming in Massage Therapy Sessions A regularly scheduled massage is a good way to care for your health. They can be relaxing or help treat injuries you may have. In the United States, millions of safe and professional massages are given every month. Like in any field with direct patient care, […]
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