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17 March 2011 0 Comments

What’s a good massage table warmer? Should I use one?

What’s a good massage table warmer? Should I use one?

There are a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a Massage Table Warmer. Table warmers come in all different colors, fabrics and thicknesses. They can be simply padded blankets made from warm fabric or they can be pads or blankets with electronic mechanisms similar to an electric blanket so that you can program [...]

27 February 2011 0 Comments

Self Massage for Massage Therapy Benefits

Self Massage for Massage Therapy Benefits

Ok, so you love massage – just as much as the next “massage connoisseur!” But times are tough and you cannot afford to buy as massage treatments and you and your body would like. Well, have you ever tried self-massage? Self-massage is one of the quickest and most affordable solutions to achieve muscle pain relief. [...]

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25 February 2011 0 Comments

Benefits of a Back Stretcher for Massage Therapy

Benefits of a Back Stretcher for Massage Therapy

Have you ever heard of a “Back Stretcher”? Yes, I have too, but had never actually used one! This is one of the best little known secrets, for massage therapists and people looking for a tool to help decompress their bodies (backs in general). These back stretchers really do a good job in preparation for [...]

28 January 2011 0 Comments

Benefit of massage therapy include stress relief and low blood pressure

Massage therapy has a lot more benefits than just being a stress and pain reliever. Facts not known to many, massage strengthens the immune system, facilitate immune system for recovery from injury, massage therapy lowers blood pressure, and healing and even improves posture. Through the application of pressure, massage decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure, [...]

27 January 2011 0 Comments

Massage Therapist five best traits for a Massage Business

In every profession as well as in life, there are practitioners, and then those that struggle just to pay the bills. After six years as a professional massage therapist in business for myself, I have experienced both of these realities with a thriving and successful massage business that brought in a six figure income annually. [...]

9 December 2010 0 Comments

Massage Therapists: Relieve Pain Faster

Many (about 90,000) people in the United States claim massage therapy as their part-time or full-time job. Most are self-employed. A large percentage of these workers are of part-time and self-employed workers. Most states in the United States require some sort of a license to practice massage therapy. If a state does not have any [...]

5 December 2010 0 Comments

Massage Therapy – A Diabetic’s Best Friend

Massage Therapy – A Diabetic’s Best Friend - Get your dose of Best Friend Therapy today. If you have ever experienced a professional massage before then you know what a indescribable, relaxing, invigoration feeling you will receive once you experience one. There should be an insurance law with mandatory prescriptions for diabetics. A professional massage is [...]

28 November 2010 0 Comments

How Can Massage Therapy Business Cards Help You Earn More?

How Can Massage Therapy Business Cards Help You Earn More? Many people consider massage therapy as luxury than necessity so in a time like this when everyone is cutting down on expenses even with necessities; it’s not surprising if you find yourself with fewer clients than before. Truth is, with every adult out there trying [...]

29 July 2010 0 Comments

It’s Summer…Protect your Skin

As a skin cancer patient of two times, I’m constantly applying sunscreen, wearing a hat and covering my body with clothing, even when it’s 1000 degrees outside.  Within the last year, I have had basal cell carcinoma found on my face and surgically removed.  I kinda beat myself up about it, curious as to what I [...]

30 March 2010 0 Comments

Breaking Down a Massage Table Part III

Breaking Down a Massage Table Part III

Alrighty, So I’ve explained the first two important parts of breaking down your massage table, what is important to have, sheets, table warmers, etc.  Now, We move to another portion of the pie or “onion layer”.  Onto the proper blanket.  Like the sheets, the table warmer and the padding,  this decision should be made on [...]