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Comprehensive Therapist Onboarding is Vital to Keeping Spas and Clients Safe
June 6, 2025
When a spa organization hires a massage therapist, there are several steps to screen for predatory behavior. As described previously in other blogs, there must be a robust interview process that includes many challenging red-flag questions. There are also license checks, reference checks, and background checks, but one of the most important screening methods occurs […]
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Why Do I Have Pain in the Front of My Hip?
June 13, 2025
When you have pain in the front of your hip, it’s likely to be one of two problems. If the pain is felt near the surface, it’s probably a strain of the tendon that helps lift your leg. However, if the pain feels deep, it could be an inflammation in the hip joint. […]
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Expert Witness Insight: Common Reasons Why a Massage Client Injury Occurs
May 23, 2025
Most therapists sincerely want to help their clients feel better, whether the treatment is about relaxation, a specific injury, or pain. Unfortunately, in my work as an expert witness, I have seen both cases of well-meaning therapists who have seriously injured their clients and poorly trained therapists with big egos who have injured their clients. […]
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How Can a Massage Therapist Help My Outer Ankle Sprain?
May 2, 2025
More than 25,000 people sprain their ankles daily in the United States. The most common sprain is on the outer side of the ankle, but it can also occur on the inner side. In this blog, we will answer the question, “How can a massage therapist help my outer ankle sprain?” But first, what are […]
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Can Massage Therapy Help Pain Around the Shoulder Blade?
January 24, 2025
Perspective of a Massage Therapist Specializing in Pain Rehabilitation As a massage therapist specializing in pain rehabilitation, I’ve seen a wide variety of injuries, and one of the most common symptoms I see is pain in the upper back, especially around the shoulder blade. So, can massage therapy help pain around the shoulder blade? Absolutely. […]
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An Essential Element of a Sexual Assault Prevention Program in Massage
February 14, 2025
There are many touch points in the hiring process where predator therapists can be identified. But even if an organization has a robust interview process, thorough reference checks, and criminal and predator background checks, some therapists with predatory tendencies will still inevitably slip through the hiring and vetting process. This is why it’s important to […]
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Why Hire Me as an Expert Witness | Dr. Ben E. Benjamin
February 28, 2025
An Expert Witness for Cases Involving Sexual Misconduct in a Massage Context I have been a massage practitioner for over 60 years, and my CV is more than ten pages, which can be daunting. In light of that, I would like to highlight the achievements I am most proud of and establish why you might […]
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A Spa Business Must Have an Effective Client Survey
January 31, 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
January 16, 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
January 10, 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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