Massage Benefits


Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization

Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization Muscles and tendons can be weak for many reasons, even in athletes and bodybuilders. If there is an imbalance around a joint, where the muscles on one side (like the biceps) are much stronger than […]


Wonderful Recent CE Class

Wonderful Recent CE Class We received so many wonderful comments from the therapists in the ROLMT CE training in Fayetteville this weekend: “Very clear rhythm of hands-on and information”; “I always learn something new from you and I feel re-energized […]


Take Your Practice to the Next Level

Take Your Practice to the Next Level An extensive report published in the medical journal Lancet shows that the most common treatments prescribed for back pain often don’t work. That’s a pretty strong statement! These treatments include injections, surgery, and […]


Recent Study on the Effectiveness of Shoulder Surgeries

Recent Study on the Effectiveness of Shoulder Surgeries Are you or a client of yours thinking about shoulder surgery? Over the years, I’ve seen several studies that identified placebo procedures having as good or better success than actual surgery procedures […]


Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization Classes

Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization Classes I am very excited to present my Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization CE class in Hot Springs and Fayetteville (see dates below). This class uses a variety of techniques to quickly find and strengthen […]


Does the 0 to 10 Pain Scale Really Work?

Most massage therapists, physical therapists, and other health practitioners use the 0 to 10 pain scale with clients and patients. I use it all the time. I guide my clients by saying, “10 means take me to the emergency room. 0 means you don’t feel it at all.” I listen and, just as I instruct students in the Ray of Light Training CE classes, I look for other signs that may indicate more about their pain level.


Massage Therapy As an Alternative to Opioids?

Massage Therapy As an Alternative to Opioids? They’re doing some research to see if massage can help those addicted to opioids. Very brave research. Much needed research. I know that massage helps to ease my stress load. A lot! I […]