Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
Notes on the iliopsoas, diaphragm, and viscera
by Brian Utting Low back pain is perhaps the single most common complaint from our clients, and in my experience, the iliopsoas is almost always involved. It tends to become chronically contracted from injuries, extended sitting, and poor posture. The iliopsoas is antagonistic to the erector spinae, QL, and transversospinalis, and when it shortens, the…
Read MoreGrad Chronicle: McKinley Taber
by McKinley Taber When I graduated high school I had no earthly idea what I wanted to do with my life but I knew I wanted to do something interesting. I am a social person who is very curious about people and their lives so when massage therapy came to mind I didn’t hesitate. I signed…
Read MoreStructural Assessment – Solving the Mystery!
by Tammie Culley Many of us have been taught orthopedic protocols for different issues but do not understand how to determine when and if to use said protocol. Learning how to properly and thoroughly assess the issues of your clients is one of the most important skills you can develop as a massage therapist. As members…
Read MoreTHE TISSUE’S NOT THE ISSUE ~ DEEP MASSAGE
Massage is usually defined as soft tissue manipulation. It turns out that may not really be what we’re doing! Most current research reveals that it is the nervous system (primarily the brain) that produces the experience of pain and tension. Therefore when we help our clients feel less pain and feel more relaxed, we are…
Read MoreTable Thai Massage
by Robert Gardner Table Thai is something I developed after being unable to find facilities that allowed me do Thai massage on a mat. In most of Texas, massage is done on a table so the Thai massage I’d learned was difficult to use in various settings whether I worked in a spa or clinic…
Read MoreMeet Our Teachers: Bob Steine
The teachers at The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School have skill, experience, and a true passion for Massage Therapy. Let’s take a moment to get to know one of the 500 hour program instructors. Q&A with Bob Steine Q: When did you start your career in Massage Therapy? A: My career in Massage Therapy started after I graduated…
Read MoreTrigger Point Therapy
by Lizabeth Franklin The discomfort in my hip started about one year ago when my dog unexpectedly took off to the left while the leash was attached to my waist, and I was standing still. In the effort to keep my balance, I jerked in opposition to the force pulling me and reawakened an old…
Read MoreMeet Our Teacher: David Lauterstein
The teachers at The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School have skill, experience, and a true passion for Massage Therapy. Let’s take a moment to get to know one of the 500 hour program instructors. Q&A with David Lauterstein Q: When did you start your career in Massage Therapy? A: 1977 Q: Why did you decide to become a Massage…
Read MoreHow GOOD Chair Massage is Essential for Your Success
You see chair massage all over – in grocery stores, banks, airports, concerts, car races, etc. – it’s wild! I recently saw someone doing chair massage where I could not believe my eyes – I felt like going over and giving the therapist a ticket! ☺ This person was loading up her hands with oil. Then…
Read More5 reasons YOU should enroll in the afternoon massage program
1. Skip the morning traffic The June afternoon class starts at 1:10pm, so that annoying morning traffic is nowhere to be seen. This means not only can you take your time getting to class, but you’ll arrive free of the stresses of bumper-to-bumper traffic. Could you ask for a more perfect way to begin each…
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