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Sports Massage and Direct-Indirect Technique

Sports Massage and Direct-Indirect Technique As I watched the Olympics, I was struck by the competitive spirit of the athletes. It didn’t matter how small or large they were. From tiny gymnasts and svelte swimmers to large hammer throwers and […]


Why its Best to Mix Deep and Gentle techniques

Why its Best to Mix Deep and Gentle techniques New clients that come into the office often say that they want “deep” work. I get it. I love good deep myofascial work, too. But if they need some deep work […]


The current state of the Massage Therapy profession

The state of the Massage Therapy profession After going through the pandemic, the Massage Therapy profession is doing pretty good, but there have been some distinct changes from past years. The AMTA has released its annual report on the profession […]


Easing Pain with Direct-Indirect Technique

Easing Pain with Direct-Indirect Technique I get calls all the time from people that are hurting. I bet you do, too. Sometimes, it’s their low back. Sometimes, it’s their shoulder, their elbow, their hip, a foot, upper back, neck, head, […]


What Exactly is Cranial-Sacral Therapy and how is it used?

What Exactly is Cranial-Sacral Therapy and how is it used? There are a lot of different ideas about what exactly Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST) is. In a nutshell, CST enables you to affect a person’s well-being in a beneficial way using […]


How Cranial-Sacral Therapy affects Anxiety and Stress

How Cranial-Sacral Therapy affects Anxiety and Stress It’s been a stressful time for many people ever since the coronavirus pandemic began. Stressful for your clients, stressful for your family, and perhaps stressful for you, too. We definitely experienced our share […]


The Relaxation of Massage Training Standards

The Relaxation of Massage Training Standards An interview aired today on KUAF, the local NPR station. The link is below. The interviewer, Jacqueline Froelich, included comments from me, representative Aaron Pilkington (primary sponsor of HB1440), Andrea Wilson (owner of a […]