40 Massage Therapy At Ironman Canadian Triathlon
Massage therapists gather in British Columbia in August to volunteer their skills at keeping Ironman competitors in shape, and to ease their muscle pains.
By Roger Blood


52 Introduction
By Theodore Berland
54 Touch, Intimacy And Sexuality
Locations that are safe, offices that 
are private and therapists who are knowledgeable, competent, ethical 
and compassionate, provide the safest environment for massage therapy. 
By Ben E. Benjamin


62 Sexual vs. Compassionate Touch
It's imperative that a therapist define the boundary between these two areas.
By Dawn Jordan

74 The Senses
We know the world through our 
wonderful senses.
By Dianne Ackerman


78 Desexualizing The Massage Experience
Even the upright massage therapist and client are accompanied in the session by human sexuality. The massage therapist must deal with this ethically and safely.
 
By Dianne Polseno
 
90 How To Avoid Grievances
Open communication is the key to best serving clients and most effectively preventing disciplinary actions.
By Paul Musser


98 Introduction
100 Get Your Audience Involved
Lead a variety of interactive activities, appropriate to your audience, to 
connect with your participants.
By Cherie Sohnen-Moe
104 Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking
Many people are terrified of making presentations, but overcoming this phobia can only build your confidence É and your clientele.
By Ron Dalrymple
108 The ABCs Of Teaching A Class
To be a successful instructor, several elements must be taken into consideration.
By Heather Nicoll
118 Effective Methods For Reaching Medical Professionals
Direct presentation is the most 
productive way to communicate to medical groups.
By Caroline Gutierrez Abreu

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