It is surely obvious to most therapists in the massage world for more than five minutes that two subjects are never discussed or commented on during one’s precious break – and one of them is politics. And I admit to being one of those massage therapists who manages to say “Mmmmm” if someone comes in … Continue reading Word about Politics.. and Massage
Clients often ask me how many times they should be doing an exercise to build strength. Often they are coming from a more-is-better place – the gym – and they are confused. I don’t always feel comfortable answering that question, either. How many repetitions of an exercise are fine may well depend on what the … Continue reading How Many Repetitions Are Enough?
Being my alter ego as I often am, Superwoman, I hate to admit I went “Wii!” — and Wii!-ed myself right into a lot of pain. Yes, there are lots of warnings on the box, and yes, I am not 16 anymore. But it was so much fun hitting fake homeruns and beating the girls … Continue reading Cheeky Little Ligament!
My client, a teacher-in-training, was astonished when her fellow students ignored her first practice teaching class. Her collegial group huddled over their laptops, tracking a package on UPS, reading e-mails, even one was applying to a competing college’s credential program. Her carefully crafted first lesson was treated like a slow fly on a hot day. … Continue reading Seven Secrets THEY Don’t Want You to Know
Massage is the best therapy for tension headaches and migraines, and more people should be hitting our tables instead of reaching for drugs or other remedies, says Boris Prilutsky, a massage instructor and researcher in Los Angeles. This article is the third in a series of articles about headaches and therapies. The first article is … Continue reading Good Hands Are Good News for Headaches
When it comes to face-down offers on the table, I thought women therapists would have the best stories. Oooh my, I was mistaken. Well, OK, the female therapist who told me she was propositioned by the rabbi was a good one. It was during one of those long holiday weeks and there was a religious … Continue reading Little Women and Gentle Men
Recent events have highlighted for me the importance of being iced. Honeysnookums was scheduled to have minor surgery for thumb trigger finger. I, of course, was designated driver, waiter, jar-opener and recovery coach. Part of Honeysnookums surgical preparation involved getting a prescription for a well-known heavy-duty pain reliever with narcotic effects the first letter of … Continue reading Have an Ice Day
I don’t like to think about sex in the context of massage, but I am somewhat ticked at what I see as some pretty serious whining going on amongst male therapists responding to Lynna Dunn’s recent article about “discrimination” against male therapists. Gentlemen, please put yourselves in the place of the person at the front … Continue reading Gender of-Fenders and Service with a Smile
This is my edition of the B&M (B— & Moan) Club and it comes after interviewing therapists for employee jobs providing massage, and reading a recent findtouch blog about how not-fun it is to be interviewed for massage positions at chiropractic offices. True, I have sometimes felt disrespected during interviews when I was looking for … Continue reading Five Things I Wish Job Applicants Wouldn’t Do
Acupuncture is often used to treat headaches, but how many massage therapists understand how these treatments can help their clients in a course of therapy? This article is the second in a series of articles about headaches and therapies. The first article is here. Dr. Ron Bieler (website), a licensed acupuncturist practicing in Costa Mesa, … Continue reading Headaches and the Experienced Acupuncturist