Massage Benefits


Maintaining balance in hectic times

Amidst all the hectic-ness of the holidays, tons of clients trying to get into the office, several big projects in progress, getting classes ready for next year, and taking care of my mother, it’s been a bit of a struggle […]


Combining Neck and TMJ work with CST

I’ve had some nasty neck problems over the years. As a result, I pay special attention to neck and jaw work with my clients. Isn’t it true that we as therapists tend to do some of our best work on […]


It’s All About the Back

About 80 percent of adults in the U.S. have had back pain at some point in their lives. That’s a lot! According to a Consumer Reports survey of 14,000 people, low-back pain is the fifth most common reason people go […]


Three ways to incorporate Cranial-Sacral Therapy into your practice

There are three major ways you can incorporate Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST) into your practice: – Use specific CST techniques at key points in a ‘typical’ massage – Do a Complete CST Protocol session – Include SomatoEmotional Release and other Advanced […]


Using Cranial-Sacral Therapy with Children

Sometimes, therapists ask me if it’s ok to use Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST) with children. I’ve used CST successfully with kids of all ages for many years and for many different conditions, including ADD, learning disabilities, and others. I’ll tell you […]


Assessment and the Art of First Impressions

Article for AMTA newsletter: I was ready for my next client when she appeared at the door to my office. In an instant, before any words were spoken, I had the clear picture of a woman who was in pain […]