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Mythbusting: Does Massage Therapy Flush Toxins? Part 2

You’ve heard it so many times, it must be true. Massage really does vanquish the toxin demons. With the aid of her trusty Vodkamatic2000, Rebecca Barnett gives us the real story.

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admin 19/02/2020

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Mythbusting: Does Massage Therapy Flush Toxins?

This blog, the latest in our mythbusting series, was a long time in the making. It involved hours of careful research synthesis and an unparalleled attention to detail. We recommend you make a cuppa and settle in for an engaging read.

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admin 18/02/2020

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2020 AMT Mentoring Program

We are exceedingly pleased to announce that applications for AMT’s 2020 Mentoring Program will open soon. Read more about it here.

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admin 05/02/2020

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Responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak

This update provides information and guidance for massage therapists on how to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak in a clinical context.

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admin 30/01/2020

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Massage in the Time of Bushfire Crisis

With vast amounts of southern and eastern Australia devastated by bushfires this summer, how can massage therapists provide best care to clients affected by bushfires, and how can they avoid becoming overwhelmed? Tim Clark is here to help.

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admin 22/01/2020

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2020: Our training package qualifications in focus

There’s been a lot of rumours flying around about the proposed new Advanced Diploma of Massage. Rebecca Barnett attempts to set the record straight and articulates AMT’s formal position on the new qualification.

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admin 20/12/2019

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Mythbusting: Massage Reduces Cortisol

Massage reduces cortisol levels! Or does it? Dan Wonnocott returns to bust another massage myth.

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admin 10/12/2019

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The Opposite of Hurt

How easy is it to read “cancer” scribbled on an intake form, assemble our cancer knowledge and treat accordingly? But what about the person on the end of that diagnosis? What role do they have in treatment?

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admin 27/11/2019

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Out with the old …

AMT has recently completed its annual review of the AMT Code of Practice. And this time around, we’ve made one really exciting change, beyond reviewing the currency of legislation that applies to the practice of massage therapy …

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admin 21/11/2019

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The Stranger in the Room

Have you ever been treating a client and felt that, no matter how well you’re explaining yourself, the client isn’t engaging? Is it you or them? Or is it something more complex. Tim Clark shares a miscommunication story.

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admin 06/11/2019

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