More Than Tired
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is misunderstood, misdiagnosed and poorly funded, so it’s no wonder the guidelines for massage therapists are virtually nonexistent.
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The Only True Correct Way to Fold a Towel
In which we explore the art of towel folding and other laundry matters as they relate to massage therapists.
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Is massage therapy part of Australia’s national pain plan?
The Australian Government has just released the National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management 2019. We think Massage Therapists can and should play a role. Read on …
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Something’s Gotta Change
Peri-menopause and post-menopause can be unsettled times for women. And what if you’re a massage therapist experiencing peri-menopause or post-menopause? How does it impact on your treatments?
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Do I Have to Stand Up Straight?
Have you ever told a client they have upper crossed syndrome and proceeded to treat accordingly? Should postural correction be a treatment goal? Daniel Wonnocott encourages Massage Therapists to rethink postural assessment and start asking more questions.
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The Top 10 of Being a Massage Therapist
Have you forgotten the basics of being a massage therapist? New to massage and want to learn what keeps massage therapists focused? We asked a bunch of wise massage therapists to tell us what they believe are the foundations of being a massage therapist.
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Let’s Have a DNM
Do we need to have a chat about how nerves influence pain? Fresh from a workshop on DNM, Leah Dwyer challenges massage therapists to rethink getting deep.
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Case Study: Getting the benefits of a massage treatment to “stick”
What happens when a client leaves your treatment room feeling better but returns the following week with the same issues? In this case study, Toby Coy looks at how we can help our clients get better results.
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Why Placebo is Lit
Myotherapist and educator, Aran Bright shares why he believes that massage therapists should be embracing the power of placebo.
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News flash: Department of Health announces new Natural Therapies Review
Six days after the new private health insurance legislation came into effect removing a number of natural therapies from the private health insurance rebate, the Department of Health has announced an updated review of Natural Therapies.
Confused? So are we …
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