Massage Therapist/Bodyworkers' Guild Forum

For Your First Aid Kits and Massage Rooms

SRP — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:59:09 +0000

For anyone into DIY natural remedies, here are some suggestions on slaves you can make for a variety of ailments. If you use them on anyone else, make sure the ingredients are not contraindicated for him or her.

http://mountainroseblog.com/diy-herbal-salves/

Ibuprofen use: Help or hindrance?

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:05:22 +0000

“…ibuprofen use compared to nonuse by athletes competing in a 160-km race did not alter muscle damage or soreness…”

These kinds of topics get brought up a lot from clients. Read on –>

Peripheral Pain Mechanisms in Chronic Widespread Pain

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:01:39 +0000

A closer look at chronic pain —>

What’s up with “Acutonics”? Lemme tell ya…

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:58:53 +0000

“When we lose connection to the rhythms and cycles of nature and the interconnections to all things in the universe, this alienation manifests itself as imbalance and disease. Acutonics seeks to harmonize and balance the body, psyche and soul and to reconnect clients with the cycles of nature and the cosmos.”

Intrigued? Read massage magazine’s article —>

Sound therapy and massage….

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:55:25 +0000

“Sound Therapy is a revolutionary listening system therapy based on newly found knowledge about the brain and sound. This complimentary therapy is a form of self-therapy that can be easily used by anyone.”

Read on —>

ATMA brings up good points

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:33:59 +0000

It’s all too easy to get comfortable in our practices, but taking a step back to look at how things are going compared to where we want to be is always good advice!

You can read the article here —>

Hey…this stuff works! =)

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:28:59 +0000

Massage therapy get a nod in regard to inflammation and low back pain!

Read on —>

Breaking boundaries: Men face stereotypes in female-dominated fields

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:25:11 +0000

Women are often celebrated for crashing through gender stereotypes by entering fields dominated by men. But men who try to do the same thing face mockery and cynicism.

Read on —>

Good advice from Punkie Spelts =)

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:11:45 +0000

“Many Massage Therapists work in Spas, local offices or contract with a larger company for outside client work. These places have safety rules in place to help protect their therapists from harm. Most of the headlines I have read point to those of us who are independent therapists working for ourselves and setting our own appointments but sadly not all of the headlines point to the independent therapist.”

“Here are the top ten safety precautions I have found that can protect us from situations that could harm us…”:

Avoid advertising in alternative mailers. Keep advertising specific to your client base.
No Hotels, Motels or any other unprofessional location.
Never meet a new client in an unsecured environment.
Always have an exit plan, whether in a Spa or out call you need to know you can leave if it is necessary.
Someone should know where you are at all times during an out call appointment, this includes an address and a phone number. Have a phone buddy, check in with them before and after the appointment.
Do not accept anything from your clients. This includes, most importantly, food and drink.
Always carry with you a cell phone and a whistle. A certain percentage of our population do not listen to cries for help but they will hear a whistle and recognize it as a danger signal.
Stay fit and strong by enrolling in a defense course that you will like. We can’t always trust that someone will be there to help, so take responsibility for your safety.
Always be aware of your surroundings, it is hard to transform an alert, confident person into a victim.
When in doubt, just say no. You are offering a luxury service not a required service, so if at any time you feel your safety is in question you must leave the situation.

Read original blog here –>

Reframing emotions to avoid stress.

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:00:04 +0000

“By taking the approach that it is not about you – that an angry person is just having a bad day — you may be able to stave off bad feelings and emotional stress. It’s a common strategy.”

Read entire article at PsychCentral