EDU-TALK
Effective Face and Neck Contouring Using Vacuum Therapy with Anita Shannon
Explore the effects of Vacuum Therapy for lifting and draining the face! A perfect add-on for massage or can be a separate series of treatments to produce lasting and noticeable results.
Ergonomics, Body Mechanics and Working Smart
Simple changes can result in more efficient massage applications. Learn how to avoid postures and over use of the hands and fingers while providing a massage session.
Get Clients to Rebook: Simple Strategies to Fill Your Practice
The success of any massage professional or business depends on building strong relationships and repeat visits with their clients.
How to Unravel Foot Pain using Structural Reflexology Techniques
Feet are a microcosm of the body. Learn what they reveal about body imbalances and how to assess foot structure, alignment, joint and muscle tension using easy, effective reflexology, massage and gentle traction techniques to return feet to comfort and function, while relieving symptoms in other parts of the body.
Holistic Aromatherapy for Stress & Energy
Jenn discusses various essential oils that you can employ for mind & body health. She shares how Aromatherapy, especially when custom blended appropriately, can promote positive thinking, motivation, overcome stressful emotions and enahnce energy.
Prenatal Massage - Why Specialized Training Matters
Let's listen and learn as Judy shares her knowledge on how Prenatal massage, done properly, is far more than performing a standard massage from a side-laying position. The physiological changes during pregnancy of each system of the body create necessary modifications to many aspects of massage. Additionally, Judy shares some of the changes and modifications.
Integrated Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain, Hip Pain, and Sciatica
James Waslaski's presentation addresses the clinical approach to the assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine, hip and pelvis. Conditions addressed will be low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, iliosacral torsions, lumbar compression, bulging disc pain and ruptured discs.
The Art of Clinical Decision-Making
Every massage therapy session is a series of countless decisions. By what criteria do we make these choices? Do we practice by design, or by default? Much more than a technique or a modality, Precision Neuromuscular Therapy is centered on reflective practice and clinical problem-solving. Explore how this approach can deepen your appreciation for the power and promise of massage therapy.
Total Body Screening Examination
Dr. Kerry D'Ambrogio reminds us how important it is to screen the client to help decide where to treat. Dr. Kerry uses a case study of an injured neck to review how to use a Total Body Screening Examination in 5 minutes to help decide if you should take a local or total body approach to treatment.
Medical Massage, the What, Why and How
What is Medical Massage in a nutshell? Learn systemic effects of injury and techniques to help reduce, even correct, the symptoms. Understand the importance of pre-existing contraindications and how medical massage assists your clients to health and recovery.
Indigenous Healing Tradition Benefits
Let's listen and learn as Kelli shares how learning and integrating Indigenous healing traditions can benefit your practice. Learn respectful and culturally sensitive ways to enhance wellness thru wisdom of native cultures, benefiting you, your clients and community, plus, the personal and professional rewards.
Breath, COVID, and Massage Therapy
Anxiety causes shortness of breath. People recovering from COVID-19 also have shortness of breath. Shortness of breath causes anxiety-which exacerbates shortness of breath. All of this has a profound impact on quality of life and the ability to function. Into this maelstrom of fear, anxiety and problems with breathing, massage therapy may have a profoundly positive impact. Ruth Werner explores breath, COVID, and massage-how we may be able to apply our skills to bring our best to clients.