When I was in massage school, one requirement was to conduct a case study. My father had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and so he…
Angelee OhMay 10, 2021
Energy fluctuations, mood changes, a frantic mind, and anxiety; feelings I know all too well. I was diagnosed with different mental health disorders over the…
A SMarch 19, 2021
One massage client was a young woman facing a systemic health issue. To resolve it, she already had taken steps to change her relationship with…
Mary MarucaMarch 4, 2021
Lymphatic massage or manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a helpful tool in the treatment of swelling. Whether caused by disease, a muscle injury, from standing…
Kim DerrickNovember 17, 2020
As seasonal colds, flu, and coronavirus are circulating, two things are critical for protecting ourselves and our communities: 1) taking excellent care of our own…
Crystal KaplanMarch 11, 2020
There's new evidence that mind-body interventions can help reduce pain in people who have been taking prescription opioids — and lead to reductions in the…
Crystal KaplanNovember 13, 2019
A study published in March 2019 by the International Journal for Massage Therapy shows that massage therapy can effectively treat occupational stress for emergency medical…
Crystal KaplanJune 7, 2019