Massage Therapy Journal Archive

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 Therapy

Is Specialization Right for You?

Updates in Research: Massage Therapy for Dementia

How Mentoring Can Support Personal and Professional Growth

AMTA Advocates to Expand Access to Massage

Shareable Research: Massage for People With Dementia

Spring

Self-Care for Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Teaching Clients Self-Care

Fostering Career Longevity

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

Scents That Make Sense

Research: Massage and Aromatherapy

Slow Down With Shiatsu

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

Soothe: Quick Self-Care Tips

Winter

The Role of Massage Therapy in Rehabilitation

Massage for Scarring

Treatment Planning for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Client Education: What Recent Research Says About Massage for Scars

Soothe: Self-care Tips for the Winter Months

Winter 

Beauty of the Basics

The Big Impact of Soft Touch

A Joint Effort

Research Literacy: Massage & Palliative Care

Client Handout: Massage for People in Pain

Soothe: Helping Hands

Fall 

Client Handout: Massage for Mental Health

The Science of Stress

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

Massage for Functional Pain

Research: Massage for 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

Client Handout: Post-operative Massage Therapy

4 Tips to Revive Your Exercise Routine

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

Self-Care: Strength Training

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

Navigating Change

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

Winter

Taking Care of the Caregivers: Massage for Hospital Workers

Are You In Too Deep?

Finish Strong: Sports Massage Post-Event

Research Literacy: A Non-Scientist's Guide to Research

One Minute With Sarah Thomas

Fall

Communicating With Clients

Massage Therapy for Seniors

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?

Stretching Into Self-Care

Go for the Gold

Research: Post-Op Relief

Client Outreach: Improving Sleep and Managing Stress

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Spring

Post-Surgury Relief for Pain

Is Massage Nature's Sleep Aid?

Research Literacy: Massage and Sleep

Massage Therapy for Workplace Injuries

Client Outreach: Massage Before Cataract Surgery

Winter

Don't Shoulder the Pain

Well-Heeled

Progress for All

Research: Can Massage Therapy Help Address Shoulder Pain?

Fall

Renew Your Mind

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

All for One

Summer

When the Going Gets Tough

On the Move

Massage Therapy for Patients with Cancer

Research Literacy: Seniors + Integrative Health

Restoring Balance

Spring

Integrative Health Care + Massage Therapy

When It's You Who Is in Chronic Pain

True Tales: Case Study Spotlight

1 Minute with Robert Kerns, PhD, Yale University

Winter

Massage + Orthopedic Pathologies

Common Reasons Massage Therapists Face Injuries

May the Force Be With You

Research: Is Acupressure an Effective Form of Self-Care?

Fall

Massage and Pregnancy: A Powerful Combination

Stand Up to MS

Massage Therapy for Veterans

Research: Perceptions of CIH Vary at the VA

Summer

Doing Good by Giving Back

Helping Patients After Surgery

Listening to Your Clients' Bodies

Massage and Headache Relief

Business Case: How to Write Effective Web Copy

Research: Massage Therapy as Part of Postoperative Pain Management

Spring

Create a Client Connection

Myths vs. Truths in the Massage Therapy Profession

Driving Growth with Ethics

4 Fallacies about Research and Massage

Client Handout: Massage Therapy + Grip Strength and Endurance

75 Years Strong

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

Tackling Migraines Head-On

Research: Can Acupressure Relieve Migraine-Related Nausea?

7 Self-Care Strategies for Massage Therapists

Pain and the Mind's Response

Spring

Breaking Through: Massage + Autism

Communicating + Collaborating with Health Care Professionals

Stand Out: Branding Your Massage Practice

Research: Talking with Physicians

Client Handout: Slow-Stroke Back Massage for New Mothers

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

In Safe Hands: Massage & PTSD

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

Learn & Grow: Yoga for Massage Therapists

Tax Tips for Massage Therapists

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

Self-Massage for Knee Pain

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

Massage for Computer Athletes

Massage + Trigger Points

Creating Self-Care Programs for Massage Clients

Winter

Massage + Medication

Massage + Anterior Hip Replacement

Massage + Ethics

Fall

How to Accommodate Massage Clients with Health Conditions

Make a Move: Incorporating Movement into Massage Sessions

Cold Stone Therapy for Migraine Headaches

Healthy Heart

Summer

Massage + Depression

Thai Massage

Better Client Communication

Spring

Massage & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Taking Aim: Boost Your Massage Business with Target Marketing

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists

Winter

Rising from the Ashes of Professional Burnout

The Benefits of Using Side-Lying Positioning

Massage + Chronic Pain

How to Avoid Professional Burnout

Fall

Massage Employer Best Practices

Massage & Rheumatoid Arthritis

Losing Sleep

Summer

Mindfulness for Massage Therapists

How to Write an Effective Massage Therapy Business Plan

When Shorter Massage Sessions Work

Spring

Massage & Addiction

Fungus Facts

Putting Yourself on the Priority List

Winter

Fascial Therapy

Self-Care: Listening to Your Body

Fall

The More You Know: 7 Ways Massage Therapists Can Work Smarter, Not Harder

Massage + Hospice

Golden Opportunity

Summer

Don't Get Sidelined: Self-Care for Massage Therapists

Come Together: Massage & Integrative Medicine

Team Player: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

Spring

Massage & Lupus

Boost Your Massage Therapy Business

Financial Check-Up for Massage Therapists

Renewing Your Commitment to Self-Care and Your Practice

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

Pregnancy Massage

Blog Power

Nourish Your Practice and Passion

Summer

Practicing Sports Massage

How Do We Know What We Know

Going Online

Spring

An Eco-Friendly Approach

The Whole Story: A Holistic Approach to Massage Therapists' Health

Massage and the Aging Body

Massage for Seniors: What the Research Says

Winter

The Hospital Environment

Massage Clients with Cancer

Being Mindful

3 Tips for Starting a Massage Practice

Effective Palpation

Fall

Feel the Stretch

(Don't) Feel the Burn: Hot Stone Massage

For the Long Run: Self-Care

Putting Self-Care into Practice

Emotional IQ

Summer

Integrating Your Skills

Email Marketing 101

Face(book) the Facts

Hawaiian Style Massage

Living Well: Building a Client Base

Using Brain Research to Build Your Massage Therapy Business

Spring

You Are Here

The Spa Life

Easing the Constant Pain

Inside Out

Building Your Business: Marketing Through Education