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Do you feel that you don’t have enough time in the day to get to all the things you set out to do? You’re definitely not alone. In spite of all the technology available at our fingertips to streamline our lives and make us more efficient, it seems that there are...

Massage Magazine reports that a new research study found that aromatherapy massage had a positive effect on the sleep quality of hospital patients who had recently undergone surgery. Post-surgical insomnia is a problem patients recovering from...

Location, location, location is the mantra of realtors. You’ve no doubt heard that if you’ve purchased a home. And when it comes to the address of your spa or massage practice, the location can be even more important. Your address is part of your...

Now that the weather is turning warmer, you probably are starting to market new skin care treatments help clients restore their skin from the harsh effects of winter weather. Or clients may be starting to spend more time participating in outdoor activities...

Are you at one of those times in running a spa or massage practice when you feel stuck? Even if things are going well, you know that for continued success you need to change your course of action. However, you may not know what to do. Maybe you need...

Retail sales aren’t what they used to. Armed with information online and the ability to make a purchase with a simple click, consumers now are demanding more from the in-store experience than ever before. Considering the potential of retail sales to...

May is undoubtedly when we celebrate motherhood. There are however three other seasons in a woman’s life and why shouldn’t we celebrate all of them? This includes Maiden, Mother, Maga (female version of magnus /wise man), and Maven (elder/crone).

Massage Magazine reports that therapy helped decrease pain, nausea, stress and anxiety, along with increasing white blood cells and neutrophils, in children with cancer. This conclusion is based on a review of seven published studies on massage...

You may be in charge when clients are in “your hands,” but once they walk out the door you can’t always know if they will continue self-care.  Many clients won’t follow a self-care regimen because they aren’t sure what to do at home to care for their...

Trying to maintain a presence on social media for your spa or massage practice can be daunting with so many different channels to consider. Facebook continues to lead the pack with over 2 billion monthly users, reports Statista. However...

Did you ever think you’d be asking your clients if they would like some cannabis?  Well today with cannabis legal in 29 states for medicinal purposes, as well as for recreational use in a handful of states, cannabis is no longer a word you say in hushed...

Just released, “The Massage Therapy Research Report” examines the research base of  massage therapy and describes the practical application of these results. Written by the Director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institutes...