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How does massage work?

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Jan 1, 2022 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

“How does massage work?” An article by Alice Sanvito, LMT My late Russian Massage...

Clearing Up Misconceptions About Pregnancy and Massage

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Dec 23, 2021 | Motherhood, Prenatal Massage | 0 |

Ever since I got a website, I see a lot more pregnant women for prenatal massage. I don’t know if there’s a baby boom happening or if it’s just easier for them to find me. I have learned that a lot of massage...

Keeping It Real: Busting Massage Myths

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Dec 17, 2021 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

Our commitment to excellence and to a client-centered practice means that we make every effort to...

“Deep Tissue” Massage: How much pressure is too much?

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Dec 9, 2021 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

A 38 year old woman suffers permanent shoulder drop after a “deep tissue”...

Massage Therapy Research and Education blog, by Dr. Christopher Moyer, Interviews Us!

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Dec 6, 2021 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

Christopher Moyer, Ph.D., is a psychologist who has done research in massage therapy and...

Musicians – Small Muscle Athletes

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Dec 1, 2021 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 1 |

I once read an article about musculoskeletal pain among professional musicians. A survey of...

How Massage Therapists Can Work Smarter Instead of Harder

by Alice Sanvito, LMT | Nov 30, 2021 | Education, Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

It’s no secret that being a massage therapist is physically demanding. Many therapists leave...

Etiquette

by Shawn White, LMT | Nov 30, 2021 | Business, Education, Lantern Bearers | 0 |

What should the public know about their massage experience? Are they aware of the customs...

Pressure Expectations

by Shawn White, LMT | Nov 25, 2021 | Massage Theory and Practice | 0 |

Let’s talk about pressure expectations. Have you ever visited a spa, requested a deep tissue massage, only to be let down because the therapist failed to meet your expectations?