Posts Tagged ‘workshop’
ALL LAYERS OF MIND AND BODY ~ HOW DOES ZERO BALANCING HELP?
Your body is composed of layers. Each one has a relatively soft, connective tissue associated with it. Generally called “fascia”, these connective tissue layers act somewhat like a series of living saran wrappings around all the tissues in the body. The layers overall are: The skin with its associated superficial fascia The organs and muscles…
Read MoreI first met the founder of Zero Balancing…
I first met the founder of Zero Balancing, Fritz Smith, MD, in 1986 at the AMTA National Convention in Washington, D.C. At that time, I was a therapist, instructor, and the editor of the Massage Therapy Journal. I had heard of Dr. Smith as teaching, at the Esalen Institute and elsewhere, this modality called “Zero…
Read MorePediatric Massage
by Marybetts Sinclair Sensitive massage is a unique type of therapy that can speak directly to many of the greatest needs of children. It is stimulating, relaxing, emotionally nurturing and feels terrific. It can help children release tension, become more aware of their bodies, and form a body image that is positive and strong. When there are…
Read MoreDeep Massage and “Low Back Pain”
by Keith Vencill Many of the people I see for the first time complain of “low back pain”. Massage is rarely the first thing that they try. Over-the-counter pain relievers are cheap, easy to come by, and may be effective. However, clients become frustrated as symptoms return when the drugs wear off. They think there must…
Read MoreUp for a Challenge?
by Christopher Allan What I love about the field of massage therapy is the vast options of clientele we can choose to work with. Not everyone has what it takes to work with kids and adults with special needs like Cerebral Palsy, Autism or Head Wound Injuries, and that’s okay. So what does it take?…
Read MoreLymphatic Drainage
by Liz Hoffmaster I have been doing lymphatic drainage for a number of years on people with different needs: Orthopedic surgeries, postoperatively, on hips, knees and any joint that can be operated on. Cancer patients who have had chemo, radiation and tumor removal. Elective surgeries, postoperatively. It is this last category that I’m going to talk about.…
Read MoreHumble is Helpful
by Lauren Muser Cates “How do you get set up working in a hospital as a massage therapist?”. I could fund a hospital program if I had a dollar for every time a massage therapist asked me this question. The truth is that if you want to talk seriously about how massage therapy becomes part…
Read MoreWhat is muscle-specific deep tissue work of the arms and legs?
by Brian Utting The phrase ‘deep tissue work’ is used in so many contexts that it’s hard to know what it means anymore. To some practitioners, ‘deep tissue’ simply means deep pressure. To others, it has more fascial, myofascial, or structural connotations. Muscle-specific deep tissue work still works with the fascia, and uses deep pressure…
Read MoreAbdominal Massage
by Hannah Ford A riddle for you: what do a sub sandwich, a novel, and a massage have in common? They’re all deeply unsatisfying if you leave out the middle. Your massage education included the basics of abdominal massage, but have you found yourself skipping that part of your sessions with clients? There are many…
Read MoreHomage to the Feet!
It has always been incredible to me how much massage clients enjoy foot massage. Yet most therapists know very little about the detailed anatomy of the foot! And mostly they use general massage techniques! It brings a whole new level of pleasure, service, and benefit to your work as a therapist to really understand and…
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