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Winter
Exploring Japanese Massage Techniques
What Does Robot Massage Mean for the Future of the Massage Profession?
Massage Therapy in the Military Health System
Advancing Massage Through Research and Advocacy
Shareable Research: Pain and Acupressure
Fall
Five End of Summer Marketing Tips
Strategic Advocacy: Moving the Profession Forward
Massage Therapy Gets More Holistic
Looking at Pain More Holistically
The Future of the Massage Profession
Summer
The Mental Health Benefits of Massage Therapy for People Affected by Illness
Stay Sun-Smart: Your Guide to Healthy Summer Skin
The Future of Massage Is All About Personalization
Beyond the Physical: Massage Therapy for Emotional Health
Advocacy: Why Fair Licensing Is Essential
AMTA 2025 Convention Keynote Speaker Talks "The Fire Within"
In Conversation with Teri Mayo of the Massage Therapy Foundation
Spring
Self-Care for Sustaining a Career
Shareable Research: Self-Care as a Cornerstone to Career Longevity
When It's Time to Hire Your First Employee
Sustainability Within the Massage Therapy Profession
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Spring
Massage for the Legs, Knees and Feet
Massage for Shoulder and Back Pain
The Role of the SI Joint in Hip and Low-Back Pain
Soothe: Physical and Mental Self-Care Tips
Client Education: Research on Massage for Joint Issues
Summer
Injuries of Middle Age: The Shoulders
Massage for the Pediatric and Infant Population
The Role of Massage Therapy in Palliative Care
Shareable Research: Massage for Middle-Aged and Older Clients
Soothe: Self-Care for Mind and Body
Fall
Taking Care of Your Transgender and Nonbinary Clients
Safe Touch in Massage Practice
Massage for Individuals with PTSD and Trauma
Creating Safe Space for Your Neurodiverse Clients
Research: Massage for Neurodiverse Clients
Winter
The Current State of Hybrid Education in Massage TherapyIs Specialization Right for You?
Updates in Research: Massage Therapy for Dementia
How Mentoring Can Support Personal and Professional Growth
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Spring
Self-Care for Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Research: Massage and Occupational Injuries
Client Education: Self-Massage for Long-Haul COVID
Soothe: Five Popular Self-Care Trends to Watch
Summer
Updates in Research: Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Research: Massage and Aromatherapy
Soothe: 5 Exercises for Effective Hand Self-Care
Fall
At Both Ends: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Make Friends With Your Forearms
The Benefits of Shorter Massage Sessions
Leading With Self-Care: Interviews with AMTA 2023 Convention Keynote Speakers
Shareable Content: Depression, Burnout and Massage Therapy
Research: Massage for Occupational Stress
Winter
The Role of Massage Therapy in Rehabilitation
Treatment Planning for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Client Education: What Recent Research Says About Massage for Scars
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Winter
Research Literacy: Massage & Palliative Care
Client Handout: Massage for People in Pain
Fall
Client Handout: Massage for Mental Health
Massage Therapy and Mental Health
Research: Moms, Massage and Mental Health
Sports Injury & Opioid Addiction: How Massage Therapy Can Help
Soothe: The Evolution of Self-Care
Summer
The Rise of Massage Therapy in Pain Management
Parameters of Pain: The Subtleties of Acute and Chronic Pain
Client Handout: Massage & Pain and Fatigue
One Minute With Valorie Kondos Field
Feel Good Fast: Self-care in 30 Minutes or Less
Spring
Underused Massage Techniques You Should Know
Massage After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Chronic Skin Conditions and Massage Therapy
Research: Myths, Massage and Research
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Winter
A Real Pain in the Neck: Massage for Tech Neck
Lower Body Refresh: Six Ways to Expand Your Skillset
Ethics in the Massage Therapy Profession
Client Handout: Massage and Cupping for Chronic Pain
Research: Massage for Neck Pain
Get Better Sleep With Aromatherapy
Fall
Passion Project: Q&A With Mick Ebeling
Breathe Easier: Asthma and Massage
Research Literacy: Massage and Pediatric Asthma
Soaking in Success: Massage and Hydrotherapy
Why Myths Persist in the Massage Profession
Client Handout: Massage, Hydrotherapy and Diabetic Neuropathy and Knee Osteoarthritis
Summer
A Conversation With Michael Phelps
On the Go: Is Mobile Massage Right for You?
Hit or Myth: 7 Fitness Myths Busted
Do Not Disturb: Exchange Screentime for Self-Care
Research Literacy: Massage & Physically Active Clients
Client Outreach: Physical & Mental Fitness
Spring
Back to Basics: Self-Care Reminders
Wellness Through Structural Integration
Massage and Sports Injury Recovery
Research Literacy: Injury Prevention
Client Outreach: Enhancing Physical & Mental Well-Being
Case Study: Massage Therapy for TMJ Dysfunction
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Winter
Taking Care of the Caregivers: Massage for Hospital Workers
Finish Strong: Sports Massage Post-Event
Research Literacy: A Non-Scientist's Guide to Research
Fall
Game Plan: Sports Massage for Athletes on Event Day
Research: Massage and Menopause
Summer
A Special Message from AMTA President, Angela Barker
Can Massage Therapy Enhance Mental Health?
Client Outreach: Improving Sleep and Managing Stress
Spring
Is Massage Nature's Sleep Aid?
Research Literacy: Massage and Sleep
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Winter
Research: Can Massage Therapy Help Address Shoulder Pain?
Fall
Promising Approaches to Pain Relief
Massage Therapy & Autoimmune Disorders
Client Outreach: Nonpharmacological Approaches to Pain
Research: Cumulative Effects of Regular Massage
Living Well: Nourish Your Practice
Client Outreach: Massage Therapy and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Summer
Massage Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Research Literacy: Seniors + Integrative Health
Spring
Integrative Health Care + Massage Therapy
When It's You Who Is in Chronic Pain
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Winter
Massage + Orthopedic Pathologies
Common Reasons Massage Therapists Face Injuries
Research: Is Acupressure an Effective Form of Self-Care?
FallMassage and Pregnancy: A Powerful Combination
Research: Perceptions of CIH Vary at the VA
Summer
Helping Patients After Surgery
Listening to Your Clients' Bodies
Business Case: How to Write Effective Web Copy
Research: Massage Therapy as Part of Postoperative Pain Management
SpringMyths vs. Truths in the Massage Therapy Profession
4 Fallacies about Research and Massage
Client Handout: Massage Therapy + Grip Strength and Endurance
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Winter
Inpatient Hospital-Based Massage Therapy
Launching Your Massage Therapy Business
Self-Care: Your Massage Therapy Career is in Your Hands
Research: Massage Therapy Complements In-Patient Care
Client Handout: Massage Therapy + Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Fall
A Soft Touch: Massage & Palliative Care
Navigating the Path to Wellness with Massage Therapy
Self-Care for Massage Therapists: Neck and Shoulders
Research Literacy: Partnering in Hospice
Client Handout: Massage Therapy in Hospice
One Minute With: David Thomas, PhD
Summer
Research: Can Acupressure Relieve Migraine-Related Nausea?
7 Self-Care Strategies for Massage Therapists
Spring
Breaking Through: Massage + Autism
Communicating + Collaborating with Health Care Professionals
Stand Out: Branding Your Massage Practice
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Winter
Table Talk: Selecting a Massage Table
The Price is Right: Pricing Massage Services
Research: Myofascial Techniques & Immune Function
Massage for Shoulder Dysfunction
Fall
Go with the Flow: Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Spread the Word with a Referral Network
Balancing Act: Work-Life Balance for Massage Therapists
Research: Massage for Adolescents with Cancer
At the Top of Their Game: Olympians & Massage
Summer
Living Your Best Life: Robin Roberts
Skin Deep: Massage Therapists & Early Detection of Skin Cancer
Watching Over Your Massage Business Data
Research: Massage for Female Veterans with PTSD
Spring
Massage and the Medically Fragile Client
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Your Massage Practice
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Winter
Massage + Fibromyalgia: The Right Touch
Playful Self-Care Techniques for Hands and Wrists
Massage & Fibromyalgia: What the Research Tells Us
Fall
Brush Up on the History of the Massage Therapy Profession
Fundamentals of Ethicial Decision-Making: Origins of Massage Treatment Room Conflict
Summer
Obstacles into Opportunities: Scott Hamilton & Suleika Jaouad
Set Sail: Massage Therapy & Cruise Lines
Labor Pains: Massage for Work-Related Injuries
Self-Care for Massage Therapists' Career Longevity
Clinet Handout: Massage + the Aging Population
Spring
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Winter
Massage + Anterior Hip Replacement
Fall
How to Accommodate Massage Clients with Health Conditions
Make a Move: Incorporating Movement into Massage Sessions
Cold Stone Therapy for Migraine Headaches
Summer
Spring
Massage & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Taking Aim: Boost Your Massage Business with Target Marketing
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists
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Winter
Rising from the Ashes of Professional Burnout
The Benefits of Using Side-Lying Positioning
How to Avoid Professional Burnout
Fall
Massage Employer Best Practices
Massage & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Summer
Mindfulness for Massage Therapists
How to Write an Effective Massage Therapy Business Plan
When Shorter Massage Sessions Work
Spring
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Winter
Self-Care: Listening to Your Body
Fall
The More You Know: 7 Ways Massage Therapists Can Work Smarter, Not Harder
Summer
Don't Get Sidelined: Self-Care for Massage Therapists
Come Together: Massage & Integrative Medicine
Team Player: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
Spring
Boost Your Massage Therapy Business
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Winter
Living Well: Recharge Your Commitment, Practice and Passion
Drawing a Line: Defining Boundaries for Massage Therapists
A Touch of Compassion: Massage Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease
Fall
Nourish Your Practice and Passion
Summer
Spring
The Whole Story: A Holistic Approach to Massage Therapists' Health
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