Breakthroughs in massage therapy research

Breakthroughs in massage therapy research

Massage therapy continues to find its way into new areas to treat both physical and mental health conditions.   In this post, we look at some of the new areas of massage therapy treatment and research studies reported round the Web...

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The many skin care benefits of Aloe Vera for clients

With its fleshy and thorny leaves, many believe the Aloe Vera is a cactus.  But Aloe Vera is actually a member of the Lily family. Like other succulents, its stays moist by closing its pores to prevent moisture loss. Slice open the lower part of the...

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I Am Massage Therapy…..

I Am Massage Therapy…..

I am Massage Therapy because I am a massage therapist.  Each of us makes up what massage therapy is.  This is vital to remember when trying to figure out what the “Brand of Massage Therapy” looks like...

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Hate to negotiate? Learn how to become good at it

Hate to negotiate? Learn how to become good at it

You Can Negotiate Anything is the title of a self-help book written by Herb Cohen that was published in 1982 and was on the New York Times Best Seller list for nearly a year.  As a practicing negotiator with three decades of negotiation to his...

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Getting down to essentials: Lemongrass Oil

There’s a lot more to lemongrass oil than its delightful lemony scent.  Distilled from the lemongrass, a plant that is a distant cousin of the lemon and grows in tropical climates, lemongrass oil is a source of many essential vitamins such as...

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Need to raise prices? There’s a right way to do it.

Need to raise prices? There’s a right way to do it.

When is the last time you raised rates at your spa or massage practice? No doubt costs for supplies, rent, utility or salaries have increased, making it difficult to maintain the profit margin you want. Yet you may be concerned about the impact of a...
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Nothing nutty about almond oil for skin

Nothing nutty about almond oil for skin

Love almonds? Many people do and they should since almonds are one of the superfoods that are rich in nutrients. Almonds help regulate cholesterol and are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, vitamins E, D and B and, dietary fibers...

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Supporting “No Shave November”

Supporting “No Shave November”

Most of you probably know about this worthwhile challenge taken on by some of our male clients. It is designed to raise awareness and money for cancer research and prevention.  People commit to donating the money that they would typically...

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Breakthroughs in massage therapy research

Breakthroughs in massage therapy research

Massage therapy continues to find its way into new areas to treat both physical and mental health conditions.   In this post, we look at some of the new areas of massage therapy treatment and research studies reported round the Web.

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Thank employees for a job well done. They won’t forget it.

Thank employees for a job well done. They won’t forget it.

Do you want your team to make more of an effort? Try saying “thanks.” A survey conducted by the John Templeton Foundation found that 81 percent of Americans would work harder if their boss said thank you. You may think that a fair paycheck is your...

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Getting Down to Essentials: Rosemary Essential Oil

Getting Down to Essentials: Rosemary Essential Oil

Mention rosemary and most people will invariably tell you about a favorite dish that calls for the herb. Rosemary is certainly one of the most aromatic of the herbs and has a lemon-pine flavor that goes well with garlic and olive oil. That makes it a...

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Once just for the ladies, spas are becoming a new retreat for men

Could spas become the new venue for company retreats for team building? While 20 years ago, men only made up 10 percent of the US spa market, the times are changing.

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