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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Are Massage Therapists A Bunch Of Losers?
In the second article in our Professional Esteem series, Tim Clark examines the dangers of the quest for perfectionism, and asks “are massage therapists a bunch of losers?”
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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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Multiple Sclerosis, Massage and Me
Research continues to show that massage may help with symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis but what does massaging someone with MS look like? We speak to a couple of people with MS about their experience of massage.
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How Well Do You Know the AMT Code of Practice?
AMT Chairperson Michelle McKerron is the host of a new show “How to Be a Thoroughly Excellent Massage Therapist”. Tonight’s episode focuses on the AMT Code of Practice.
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Modality Jiggery Pokery*
AMT recently had some dialogue with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt regarding the April 1 changes to private health insurance rules. Rebecca Barnett reports that we might be scratching our heads even more now.
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Whose Approval Do We Seek?
Do massage therapists have a professional esteem problem? Or do we have a problem with believing the data? Rebecca Barnett asks, what will it take for massage therapists to accept that we’re looking pretty fine?
Continue Reading →Improving Quality of Care
Massage therapy struggles with the baggage of outdated ideas. How can Massage Therapists rethink their practice to keep up with other professions? Toby Coy shares his thoughts.
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