Google+ Massage Therapy Hangout with Guests: Benjamin McDonald – http://www.massamio.com/ Jamin Rak – Host 2:00 Massage therapy research & herding cats 11:30 The two massage therapy camps 16:00 Ethical lines of Energy Work, Structural Massage and the Placebo Effect 27:00 National Organizations 34:45 Words of advice new massage therapists.
Category Archives: medical study
I decided to write on this subject, not to offend (which I most probably will accomplish), but to ask questions and pose a different way to view energy work. My disclaimer is that in no way do I feel that I am all knowing on the subject of energy work while I also am humble Continue Reading
Google+ Massage Therapy Hangout with Guests: Kelli Wise – http://massagetherapyworld.com/ Lu Mueller-Kaul – http://www.balanceorlando.com/ Mark Volkmann – http://massagebook.com Jamin Rak – Host After Introductions we discuss: 2:30 Massage therapy research. Why we are still considered “alternative medicine”. 27:45 ELAP report for massage therapy education requirements. Do we need more required hours of education? Reciprocity across the states? Continue Reading
Google+ Massage Therapy Hangout with Guests: Lu Mueller-Kaul – http://www.balanceorlando.com/ Lisa Gillispie – http://www.lisallc.com Jamin Rak – Host Topics of Discussion after Introductions: 6:40 Two level massage therapy license pros & cons 24:35 Education and CEU requirements need improvement 40:40 Healthcare Reform Act 46:30 Researching Modalities 55:15 Business and Massage Therapy
Massage therapy needs a face lift! Massage therapy has come a long way in the past 25+ years. I’m proud to be a part of a growing profession that is gaining more and more credibility with the general public and with the medical community. That being said, it’s time to make the next leap! I’m Continue Reading
Google+ Massage Therapy Hangout with Guests: Lu Mueller-Kaul – http://www.balanceorlando.com/ Laurie Volkmann – http://massagebook.com/ Jessica McCormick – http://gesundheitmassage.com/ Jamin Rak – Host We discuss the possibility for a national board of massage therapy. Public perception of massage and how we can help make positive changes.
Neck & Back Pain Relief So many have known this simple fact for years! But it sure is nice to see a medical study that finally proves it. So how does this really work? How can massage therapy really help relief back pain and in that case, muscle pain in general? Well, first off, there Continue Reading
You will thank me later when your recovery time is cut in half!
Many have known this for years, but it is nice to see the general “western” medicine camp joining. Many turn to drugs with major side effects to alleviate pain. These are just band-aides and nothing more. Getting to the root of the problem will help you to live a more successful and meaningful life. Massage has been around for Continue Reading