Massage Benefits


Challenges and Good News for Massage Therapists

Challenges and Good News for Massage Therapists It seems that every day there are new challenges for massage therapists in Arkansas and in the country as a whole. The news has been a bit frightening! And yet, as you work […]


How sleep affects your fascia – and much more

How sleep affects your fascia – and much more I’ve been having some issues with sleep lately. Several friends have said the same thing. Not sure if it’s the crazy weather changes. Or maybe the Martians are mad at us […]


Guess what – people still need Massage Therapy in 2021

Guess what! People still need massage therapy in 2021. Now more than ever, people need touch. The evidence is massive showing the benefits of therapeutic touch to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being! But the obstacles to people receiving good […]


Safe Practices for Bodywork – Travel – and more

Eight months into the covid pandemic, and the numbers of cases and deaths show no sign of slowing down. It can be discouraging, and many folks are weary of even tracking the virus anymore. However, I’ve discovered some unique ways […]


Office Inspection Surprise

Office Inspection Surprise I’m very grateful for my students! I’ll tell you why. On Friday, my office was inspected. Brian from the Department of Health came in, and he was friendly and professional as always. He inspected the usual things […]


Pandemication Blues – people are hurting in more ways than one

I don’t know about you, but when I ask my clients what’s going on when they come into the office, I expect to hear about their back, their neck, their knee, some physical problem. But these days when I ask that question, I often get answers like, “I’ve been kind of depressed.” I’ve heard that so many times lately. Have you?


Protect Your Clients and Yourself during Bodywork Sessions

A major league baseball star’s ribs were injured recently during an at-home massage, causing him to miss at least six weeks of his career on a division-leading baseball team. It helps to have excellent techniques that allow you to do good bodywork without hurting your clients. And without hurting yourself, too! That’s what Direct-Indirect Technique (DIT) is all about. You can work as deep or as gentle as you need to and get good results with your clients every time.