Shared decision-making allows and encourages power-sharing in all aspects of health and medical decision-making, including sharing the best available evidence while offering a range of treatment choices.
I asked two successful business owners what they would do if they had budgets of $0, $500 and $2,000 to spend for a year’s worth of marketing.
As a massage therapist, your skill set, which no doubt includes more than one massage technique, is a blend of healing arts that extends beyond the table.
Clients experiencing chronic pain often suffer from poor quality sleep, anxiety and depression, and diminished quality of life.
As a massage industry expert witness, one recurring issue I have observed in complaints related to sexual misconduct by MTs is poor client communication.
With a solid understanding of acute vs. chronic pain, massage therapists are better equipped to address a pain patient’s complex needs.
If you have ever wondered what it's like to work as a massage therapist in a high-end resort spa, you will find your questions answered here.
Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB, is a massage therapist who works as an independent contractor at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Research is indicating that a person’s perception of pain is a complicated matter, predicated in part by a person’s beliefs and experiences. T…
Making your SOAP notes a deep-listening experience for your clients is the first step in addressing what matters to the client. Deep listening builds trust with your massage client and allows them to speak with transparency in a safe and confidential manner. Thus, you will gather good and comprehensive information to guide your massage-touch intervention.