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Read articles from past issues of Massage Therapy Journal.
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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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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
SummerA 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
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
WinterA 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
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Spring
A Conversation with Michael Phelps
Is Massage Nature's Sleep Aid?
Research Literacy: Massage and Sleep
Massage Therapy for Workplace Injuries
Client Outreach: Massage Before Cataract Surgery
Summer
A Special Message from AMTA President, Angela Barker
Can Massage Therapy Enhance Mental Health?
Client Outreach: Improving Sleep and Managing Stress
Fall
Game Plan: Sports Massage for Athletes on Event Day
Research: Massage and Menopause
WinterTaking Care of the Caregivers: Massage for Hospital Workers
Finish Strong: Sports Massage Post-Event
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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
Summer
Massage Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Research Literacy: Seniors + Integrative Health
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
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Spring
Myths vs. Truths in the Massage Therapy Profession
4 Fallacies about Research and Massage
Client Handout: Massage Therapy + Grip Strength and Endurance
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
Fall
Massage and Pregnancy: A Powerful Combination
Research: Perceptions of CIH Vary at the VA
WinterMassage + Orthopedic Pathologies
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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
Summer
Research: Can Acupressure Relieve Migraine-Related Nausea?
7 Self-Care Strategies for Massage Therapists
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
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
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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
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
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
WinterTable Talk: Selecting a Massage Table
The Price is Right: Pricing Massage Services
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Spring
Creating Self-Care Programs for Massage Clients
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
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
WinterMassage + Fibromyalgia: The Right Touch
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Spring
Massage & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Taking Aim: Boost Your Massage Business with Target Marketing
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists
Summer
Fall
How to Accommodate Massage Clients with Health Conditions
Make a Move: Incorporating Movement into Massage Sessions
Cold Stone Therapy for Migraine Headaches
Winter
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Spring
Putting Yourself on the Priority List
Summer
Mindfulness for Massage Therapists
How to Write an Effective Massage Therapy Business Plan
When Shorter Massage Sessions Work
Fall
Massage Employer Best Practices
Massage & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Winter
Rising from the Ashes of Professional Burnout
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Spring
Boost Your Massage Therapy Business
Financial Check-Up for Massage Therapists
Renewing Your Commitment to Self-Care and Your Practice
Summer
Don't Get Sidelined: Self-Care for Massage Therapists
Come Together: Massage & Integrative Medicine
Team Player: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
Fall
The More You Know: 7 Ways Massage Therapists Can Work Smarter, Not Harder
Winter
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Spring
The Whole Story: A Holistic Approach to Massage Therapists' Health
Massage for Seniors: What the Research Says
Summer
FallNourish Your Practice and Passion
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
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