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Can I get a massage if I have really bad acne on my back?

Can I Get A Massage if I Have Really Bad Acne on My Back?

Feb 10 2014

General Massage

If you have acne on your back, discover why you have to be very careful about getting a massage. Continue reading

Is it Okay to Get a Massage If I’m Sick?

Feb 3 2014

General Massage

Most massage therapists will not work on you if you are sick – for a couple of reasons. Continue reading

How Much Should I Tip My Massage Therapist?

How Much Should I Tip My Massage Therapist?

Jan 27 2014

General Massage

Tips for massage therapists probably vary more than in any other profession. Continue reading

What Kind of Education Does My Massage Therapist Have?

What Kind of Education Does My Massage Therapist Have?

Jan 20 2014

General Massage

Many individuals who have never experienced a massage and even some who have had them from time to time are not aware of the type of education a massage therapist needs. Too often the general public thinks that “rubbing bodies” needs no special instruction or knowledge. Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue reading

What Age Is Appropriate to Start Getting a Massage?

What Age Is Appropriate to Start Getting a Massage?

Nov 26 2013

General Massage

It is never too late – or too early – to begin a regime of regular massage sessions. Continue reading

As a Veteran With PTSD, Can Massage Help Me?

Nov 11 2013

General Massage

Being in the military changes you. From the day you set foot in basic training, until the day you return home, whether you served as a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guard, you are never the same. Continue reading

Recovering from Domestic Violence

Oct 21 2013

General Massage

Learn how the power of healthy touch can help you be in control of your body. Continue reading

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Embarrassing Moments: Why Would I Cry During My Massage?

Apr 29 2013

General Massage

Crying is one way the body releases memories. Continue reading

Male and Female Massage Therapists

Should My Massage Therapist Be a Man or a Woman?

Apr 22 2013

General Massage

Find out the concerns clients have about having a male or female massage therapist. Continue reading

Migraine Relief from Massage Therapy

Can Massage Reduce the Pain from Migraines?

Mar 27 2013

General Massage

Learn about what triggers a migraine, as well as the types of massage therapy best suited for migraine headache relief. Continue reading