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You Shall Not Pass!!

By |2023-05-08T12:52:19-06:00September 28th, 2022|Categories: Blog|

We are sharing another amazing special guest blogger, Melissa Pierson, with you! Check it out below! 6 Direct Billing Myths     Last summer I took my three kids for a walk, when my 3-year-old shouted, “Hurry! Before dat dog eat us!” I looked over and expected to see a giant ferocious looking dog but to my surprise it was the world’s tiniest wiener dog. You see, my kids don't have a lot of experience with dogs. They're scared of anything that's unfamiliar to them. The same is true with us. Some RMTs are nervous about direct billing, but I [...]

Sunday News – September 25, 2022

By |2022-10-18T10:37:22-06:00September 25th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Alzheimer’s Might Not be Primarily a Brain Disease – New Theory suggests it is an Autoimmune Condition Should You Massage a Muscle Spasm? Common Social Media Mistakes that can Damage Your Client List Research Article on Lumbar Disc Herniation and Massage Self Care – Benefits of walking with Speed Person Centered Care for Musculoskeletal Pain How “Fake Research” affects an Evidence Based Approach Business Tip – How to Grow Your Business Using the 6 Steps of a Patients Success Journey Self Care – “Project Try Everything” Download Here

Sunday News – September 18, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:01:31-06:00September 18th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Person-centered Care What MTs Need to Know about Monkeypox Sports Injury Whiplash Massage and Alzheimer’s Video Highlight – 3 ways to spot a bad statistic Podcast Highlight – Myofascial Release and Chronic Low Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Revisited Massage Therapist Sexually Harassed at Work Educating Others Download Here

Sunday News – September 11, 2022

By |2022-10-18T11:10:33-06:00September 11th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Pediatric Pain – How Parents Pass Their Pian to Their Children Understanding Pain Impact of Massage Therapy on the Quality of Life of Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers: A Pilot Study How Nostalgia Relieves Pain A Review of Hiatal Hernia, Acid Reflux and Gerd Rethinking Posture – Having Good Posture Doesn’t Prevent Back Pain and Bad Posture Doesn’t Cause It Self Care – Exercise Myths Debunked Skin Sensory Receptors: Why some clients respond differently than others. How to Read Research – A Review of Sampling Methods and How to Choose the Best One. Download Here [...]

Sunday News – September 4, 2022

By |2022-10-18T11:15:14-06:00September 4th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: A Review – Ankle Structure and Mechanics SELF CARE – Back to School, Time to Revisit Strategies for Child and Family Mental Health Conditions Review – Pectoralis Minor Syndrome Research Article: The Effect of Music, Massage, Yoga and Exercise on Antenatal Depression YouTube Highlight – A Conversation between Walt Fritz and Jamie Johnson about moving towards more evidence-based practice. How to Understand Research: Cluster Randomized Trails BUSINESS TIP – How to Turn Occasional Clients into Recurring Ones Download Here

Sunday News – August 28, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:05:18-06:00August 28th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Massage Therapy and Mental Health Benefits Don’t Disregard the Coccyx Book Review: Making Sense of Medical Statistics Power to the Patient – Person Centered Care The Need for Specialized Intake Forms for Pregnant Clients Long Covid and Post Exertional Symptom Exacerbation (PESE) Download Here

Sunday News – August 21, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:11:14-06:00August 21st, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Massage Therapy in Chronic Pain Management Three Step Guide to Reading Research Sleep Quality Tied to Presence and Intensity of Chronic Postsurgical Pain The Crucial Importance of Assessment Three Free Easy Ways to Promote a Massage Practice Massage Therapy and Hip Pain Research Article: The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy on Fatigue and Pain in Patients with MS Download Here

Sunday News – August 14, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:16:46-06:00August 14th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: How to Identify and Correct Tight Hip Flexors Research Article: Impact of Abdominal Massage on enteral nutrition complications in adult critically ill patients. Free the Ribs Shin Splints Treatment, the Complete Guide Foot Reflexology Improves Sleep Among Hospitalized Heart Patients Video Highlight – How to Build a Massage Practice Texting Etiquette Books on Human Health Download Here

Sunday News – August 7, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:17:36-06:00August 7th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Podcast Highlight – I Have a Client Who: Heart Failure and more This is How Self-Esteem Will Help You Succeed as a Massage Therapist Basic Communication Improvements for Massage Therapists Research Highlight – Higher TENS Dose Ease Low Back Pain Understanding Research: Statistical Significance vs. Clinical Significance The Importance of Touch What Makes Joints Pop and Crack Download Here

Sunday News – July 31, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:34:00-06:00July 31st, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Research Article – The Reliability of the Straight Leg Raise Test for Suspected Lumbar Radicular Pain Podcast Highlight – Oncology Massage Safety and Considerations Tame the Beast – A Resource for those Suffering from Persistent Pain The Fit MT: Body Mechanics for a Pain-Free Massage Career “No Evidence of effect: versus “Evidence of no effect”: how do they differ? Does Narrative Medicine have a Place in Massage Therapy Download Here

Sunday News – July 24, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:34:46-06:00July 24th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Massage After Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Managing Pain vs Recovering from Pain This is Why Time Boundaries are an Act of Self Care Code for Happy Endings – Know the Words and Phrases to Avoid Research Study – Integration of Massage Therapy in Outpatient Cancer Care Podcast Highlight – Cupcake Massage – Things to Consider when Choosing a Business Name Download Here

Sunday News – July 17, 2022

By |2022-10-18T12:35:52-06:00July 17th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

This edition includes articles on: Deep Pressure Gliding without a Massage Tool – and Without Pain Get Across the Finish Line – 15 Exercises to Try Now for MT Self Care Research Article – Efficacy of medium change triglyceride massage oil on growth in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial How to Remove the Yellow Color from Clear Silicone Thicker Juicier Spinal Discs in Slow Runners and Fast Walkers Research Article – Lumbar Myofascial Release effects on Lumbar Flexion Angle and Pelvic Inclination Angle in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain Is it burnout? A Q+A with Organizational Psychologist Constance [...]

Sunday News – July 10, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:54:18-06:00July 10th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Research Article – Effect of Massage on the mood of open heart surgery patients News – BC Supreme Court Grants Injunction Permanently Prohibiting Non-Registrant from Using Protected Titles RMT’s: Stop Pressing with Your Thumb for Pain Free Hands Concussion Management is Changing as More Research Suggests Exercise is the Best Approach The Origin of the Legend of Placebo IT Band Friction Syndrome – A Case of Mistaken Identity Podcast Highlight – The Hamstrings – Critically Thinking about Critical Thoughts: The Rebel MT with Allison Denney Download Here

Sunday News – July 3, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:50:44-06:00July 3rd, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Documentary – “Touched: A Massage Story” Pain Behind the Knee Podcast – Fundamentals of Ergonomics Why some Movements are Incredibly Fun Trauma Informed Massage Therapy From Athlete to Massage Therapist Research Article – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Research Article – Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain: Is It Time to Reframe the Advice, “You Need to Strengthen Your Shoulder” Breathing Back Pain – Diaphragm Opening Technique Download Here

Sunday News – June 26, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:48:55-06:00June 26th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Home Care Research Article – Comprehensive supervised heavy training program versus home training regimen in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized trial The Experience of Dystonia and How Massage Therapy Helps Correction: anticonvulsants can be helpful for some neuropathy (just not back pain) Research Article on Vitamin D and Dementia Business Tips Podcast – Building a Business Around Clarity Research Report on Sexual Harassment and Assault of Canadian Massage Therapis Download Here

Sunday News – June 19, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:46:23-06:00June 19th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Plantar Fasciitis – Toss the Sneakers? The Fit MT: Self Care Contributes to Career Success Research Article – Digital body mapping of pain quality and distribution in athletes with longstanding groin pain Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome This is Why You Should Consider Employment as Your Next Career Move Running Injuries Don’t Happen for the Reasons You Think! Here’s Three Best Ways to Prevent Them Download Here

Sunday News – June 12, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:47:16-06:00June 12th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Effects of Swedish Massage on Gain Spatiotemporal Parameters in Adult Women with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial San Diego Pain Summit Treasure Trove – 2015-2018 Presentations Podcast Highlight – The Thinking Practitioner Episode 56 – Working with Rib Issues Business Tip – Advanced Business Strategies: Save Time by Batching Business Tasks Refresher – What Does a Positive Slump Test Mean? How Does a Massage Therapist become a Massage Therapy Researcher? Key Surgically Relevant Anatomy of the Medial and Lateral Aspects of the Knee Myth Buster – Poisoned by Massage: Rather than being DE-toxifying, deep tissue massage may actually [...]

Sunday News – June 5, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:40:32-06:00June 5th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

What is Gluteal Tendinopathy and Can Exercise and Massage Help? Lymphatic Drainage for Mommy Makeover clients Research Article – Reiki for Pain During Hemodialysis: A Feasibility and Instrument Evaluation Study How to Avoid Achy Feet While Working from Home Business Tip – Should I have My Picture on My Massage Business Webpage? Home Care/Self Care – The 5 Move Leg Day Warm Up for Injury Prevention Podcast Highlight – Allowing Research to Challenge Our Beliefs New Research Continues to Reinforce Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Relief of Chronic Pain Download Here

Sunday News – May 29, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:42:35-06:00May 29th, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Podcast Highlight – 2 RMT’s and a Mic – Love Your Longevity Psoas – Muscle of the Soul or Just a Good Stabilizer How Massage Therapy Enhances Work Performance and Career Success Massage on the Chiropractic Team Research Article – Gluteus Maximus Activation to Flexion Bias Exercises Along with MET Technique in Subjects with Anterior Rotated Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Research Article – A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Repeated Massage on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal and Immune Function in Healthy Individuals: A Study of Mechanisms of Action and Dosage Do You Know Your Scope of Practice? Research Article – Pain Improvement After [...]

Sunday News – May 22, 2022

By |2022-09-29T11:35:41-06:00May 22nd, 2022|Categories: Sunday News|

Business Tip – Why Giving Your Massage Clients Extra Table Time is a Bad Idea Business Tip – Transitioning your Practice… Creating the Dream Team – Everything you need to know about building a multidisciplinary clinic Hot Stone Massage and Oncology Treatment Massage Therapy Research – What is Happening in this Field How to Access Research Kinetic Chain Patterns: An Exploration of Complicated Shoulder Conditions Instagram – 8 Steps You can take to get noticed without “getting naked” 6 Main Causes of Morning Back Pain You Tube Highlight – Laurie Di Giulio Download Here

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