Anatriptic Alchemy

06/19/2025

Our latest on Substack. Please go tak a peek.

An examination of certificates, certification and certification programs in the massage therapy profession.

06/09/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Z9qKVSYAM/

06/06/2025

How do you feel about what you do? Come on over and see us on Substack.

Reflections from a Massage Therapist

05/24/2025

Not everyone (certainly not us!) can move like this, but as massage therapists, we can absolutely appreciate it!

05/16/2025

If you are curious..pop over to see what we are up to on Substack.

Anatriptic Alchemy is a community of bodyworkers, thinkers, and movement explorers. Expect engaging and thought-provoking posts that delve into the complexities of working with the body intelligently and ethically. Click to read Anatriptic Alchemy, a Substack publication. Launched 3 months ago.

05/02/2025

Christopher Deery & I are teaching at the AMTA Ohio State Chapter Conference this weekend. This is our room number. We are not going to take it personally or read anything into this. LOL!

05/01/2025

Looking forward to seeing the awesome Ohio AMTA humans this weekend! https://web.cvent.com/event/909bc8d8-33c5-4d3d-81cf-43c903a30718/websitePage:bdb281c2-8786-4b91-a35d-69bf0db58d85?fbclid=IwY2xjawKAXWRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGcG1QY091Y1dTUmVoWWpoAR4wRzJ_utxqtGJbCmVwnMKE7xS3QiB5fmyY28JLpsk9QtvVjM11f0StRQl4UQ_aem_JHcWcwdXQrhxSVXudDDwXA

AMTA OHIO

04/22/2025

Xerlan and Christopher here. We've always appreciated your thoughtful questions and dedication to our profession. We wanted to share that we've launched Anatriptic Alchemy on Substack. For years, we've loved connecting with so many of you at conferences and workshops, and this feels like a natural next step – a place where our conversations can continue and deepen.

We envision it as a place where we can all think critically about massage therapy and bodywork and explore the evidence without losing sight of the individual on the table. We'll share our perspectives, and we genuinely hope you'll share yours too. Our main content will be free, and you can become a paid subscriber if you'd like to support our work and engage in live Q&A sessions, read one of our e-books, or just peruse the additional resources. Join the conversation – we value your insights!

Whether you're an anatomy geek, a movement enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art and science of bodywork, we've designed this space for you. We'll be archiving some of Xerlan's past wisdom and sharing new articles twice a month, all for free. We'd be honored to have you join our growing community of thoughtful practitioners.

https://anatripticalchemy.substack.com/

03/31/2025

“A prospective, randomized, single-blind clinical trial was conducted on 46 post breast cancer surgery patients hospital with painful Axillary Web Syndrome…Treatment consisted of stretching, manual therapy & scar massage to release adhesion and lymphatic cord during 15 30-min sessions.” https://bit.ly/4hYHrr9

03/29/2025

We are looking forward to this. Hope to see some of you there!

2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference Register Today! Massage Therapy Foundation invites you to attend the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC), April 27-29, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. IMTRC events provide attendees with the opportunity to earn CEs whil...

03/10/2025

According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report not getting enough rest every day. During , explore AMTA’s research roundup which features studies focusing on how massage therapy can improve sleep quality for various populations, including pregnant women, infants, and women going through menopause: https://bit.ly/3vma6E9

03/08/2025

We had a rare night out last night. We got to see Bo Johnson SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook. Both of Bo's parents are Massage Therapists in the PNW. So of course we thought a lot of Massage Therapists would be there. We even invited a couple others. There was one more than us. Bo killed it and has some really funny massage jokes and stories too! He still has a bunch of tour dates so check out https://www.bojohnsoncomedy.com/ and have a great laugh!