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Life is full of choices, this is true of your career as much as anything else. One of the most important choices is your decision to be a high value massage therapist.  This decision transfers onto your other selections:  to work in your own practice or for...

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common medical condition that peaks 24 hours to a maximum of 72 hours after engaging in exercise or physical activity, according to “How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training,” an article that appears...

Among your roster of clients, you undoubtedly have some you truly look forward to seeing who have become friends, some you get on well with but the relationship is strictly professionals, and others you need to mentally prepare for before they walk...

You can say that Grapeseed Oil certainly has endured the test of time. Grapeseed Oil has not only existed for over 6000 years; it actually is referred to in the Old Testament as an ingredient in Pulse, a dish the prophet Daniel liked eating for health...

Even the most profitable of companies reach a point where they ask, “How do I get my business to the next level.” For some spas or massage practices, the answer is clear. They may opt to add new state-of-the art health products, including those with... 

Some ingredients are worth their weight in gold or some other precious commodity. Among these, ginger is one. Today, you find it in supermarkets, but back in the 14^th century, its value was high -- equal to a live sheep or some other livestock.

Most people associate Lidocaine with the dentist because it is used for numbing gums. But this topical analgesic is effective in treating other painful conditions, making it an ingredient you’ll want to consider for use with clients.

You’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social channels. You send out email notifications about specials and new treatments and you even send your clients greetings on special occasions. All of these activities are helping to keep you in front...

You know the story about the shoemaker who was so busy taking care of customers that he forgot to make shoes for his wife and children. It’s not difficult to see how that could happen to you, especially when you give 100 percent and more of yourself...

In many Native American Traditions to “Walk in Beauty” is to walk in balance and gratitude.  Many cultures all over the world share this belief.  People everywhere are rediscovering the simple fact that gratitude is a key to a successful life. We even...

Among the spices in a spice drawer or cabinet, cinnamon is a standout. Its intense spicy aroma can warm and uplift the spirits any time of the year, although it’s a perennial favorite around the holidays. But immersing yourself in the scent of cinnamon is...