http://massagemag.com/massage-blog Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently received 10 minutes of the worst massage ever. This was at a local spa, which has been gradually raising its prices while not providing augmented amenities. Case in point: This place, which shall remain nameless, now charges a base fee for a "relaxation massage." If the client wants a ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/05/05/what-is-deep-tissue-anyway/ One of the March issue's feature articles focused on running an environmentally friendly massage practice. "How Green is Your Massage Practice? How Sowing Small Seeds of Change Now Will Lead to a Healthier Environment" mentioned carbon offsetting as one means of making up for the carbon dioxide emissions your travel ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/04/29/offset-your-footprint/ I've been receiving feedback on MASSAGE Magazine's coverage of massage franchises, so I thought I would provide you with some background on why we've published what we have on this topic. Basically, some readers feel that we have provided franchises with too much positive coverage recently. We have run several ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/04/14/massage-franchises/ If you read MASSAGE Magazine then you know that we run a nutrition column in every issue. "Good Eats," written by certified nutritionist and massage therapist Erin Zimniewicz-Williams, offers insight into using food and supplements for optimum health. The April installment is headlined "Why Buy Organic?" In it, Erin focuses on ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/03/27/the-parkinsons-pesticide-connection/ After my last blog post, "Massage for Eating Disorders," some readers requested information about resources relating to massage for eating disorders and body-image issues. I searched online, but didn't find much. If you're reading this now and know of training on this topic, could you let me know about that? (kmenehan@massagemag.com) In ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/03/03/massage-eating-disorders-resources/ Over the past month I've lost 12 pounds by following a sensible diet plan, combined with exercise. At 44, I'm learning to be aware of what I eat and how I move—but this wasn't always the case. As a teenager I starved myself down to a size 5 (which didn't ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/02/27/massage-for-eating-disorders/ The March issue of MASSAGE Magazine will include an article on how to run your business (and home life) in a way that makes a positive impact on the environment. In putting the article together, I was surprised by how far some readers have already gone, in terms of conscious ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/02/07/green-practices-can-boost-business/ I couldn't believe the headline when I first read it. Then, when I realized it was legitimate, my stomach literally turned over. It announced something I feel is not only unnatural, but potentially dangerous. I'll add the caveat that I'm not a trained scientist but am reacting from purely a ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/01/21/whats-the-beef/ If you read the print edition of MASSAGE Magazine—and I hope you do!—then you know that we often publish articles about "regular" massage therapists who are doing extraordinary things. But we can't cover what you're doing—community outreach, working with a pro sports team, spearheading a positive-touch campaign, or anything else—unless we ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2008/01/08/press-release-101/ I'm often intrigued by the innovative products introduced in the massage field. The latest, which is more about touch than about massage, is the Zaky Infant Pillow, which I saw mentioned on www.boingboing.com. You can view the pillow at www.pregnancystore.com. The pillow is actually two pieces, each shaped like a human ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/blog/2007/12/11/mimicking-touch/