Massage Therapy

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12/06/2021

“Can all these people be barking up the wrong tree? Yes. In fact, stretching is not an important part of fitness and wellness. Stretching’s primary goal — flexibility — does not have any clear value to anyone, not even most elite athletes, let alone the average fitness nut.” -Paul Ingraham

Check out his other articles:
https://www.painscience.com

Stretching science shows that it doesn't do most of what people hope it does. Detailed article.

19/02/2021

https://www.abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/covid-vaccine-and-massage-when-it-safe-offer-massage?fbclid=IwAR0rxAGL59ZFaPitzvk8xRItOLICRacItUUdso3sV50DiCZd3KY-6KJ3boo

Now that the COVID vaccines have begun to be distributed, we have a new question to ponder: When is it appropriate to offer massage therapy to clients who are going through this process? Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, gives us her thoughts.

23/01/2021

Breathe

We breathe roughly 25,000 times a day. Yet we think about it zero times. Science journalist James Nestor chats with Piya Chattopadhyay about the lost science and art of breathing, what it can do for our physical health and overall well-being, and some simple ways to improve it.

18/09/2020

Great article written by David Lauterstein

In the trapeizus, the vertical energy flowing through the body intersects with a horizontal flow through the arms and the hands, reaching out to the world around us.  This may be seen as an axis of love…

01/07/2020

He was an introverted Massage Therapist. His name was Elijah McClain

The 23-year-old killed by police in Colorado last year ‘just wanted to be better every day’, says a former colleague

30/06/2020

First certified one-armed therapist in the country! Awesome

Meisha Johnson reports.

20/05/2020

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Guidelines for Practice with Covid-19 Considerations

https://www.fsmtb.org/media/2319/fsmtb20200519guidelinesforpracticecovid-19.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3ggTmB0gVkFH_BsNSfgsmoluNA8IfXicJGt_JIqVhAtbzDXhK8SQtVEqE

23/04/2020

A great conversation for massage therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic:
https://youtu.be/QN_IpPWkX9k

The Healing Cocoon & Massage Therapy Radio Present Ruth Werner, Diana Thompson and Melanie Hayden dive into a conversation about what the future might look l...

05/04/2020

When a common story became all too real.

22/03/2020

Please, do the human race a favor and stay home. Stop contact with others as much as possible. Let’s honor ourselves and save others. When this is over let’s remember, touch is essential for humans to thrive and survive. Stay well

19/03/2020

Casey Guilfoye, WI sharing:

Everybody should fill out this form to help encourage another petition from the AMTA (Whether you are a member or not) to apply for federal aid from the US government. It's a formal contact form from AMTA being sent to Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott & Joe Cunningham. Just fill out Your name, phone number & your email address. P.S. 2 congresspeople tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

http://cqrcengage.com/amta/app/write-a-letter?10&engagementId=506897

Support Continued Economic Efforts To Help Industries, Like Massage Therapy, Severely Impacted By COVID-19 Dear AMTA Family, The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, including the massage industry. By now, many of you are facing a new reality that immediately affects your employment, ed...

19/03/2020

So good

It occurred to me last night, some of you may not have the same experience as I do with this whole social distancing thing. For those of you who don't know, I was the caretaker of tidal island for 12 years. I have gone 3 weeks without seeing anyone outside of my partner and my dog before so thought I might be able to help you guys out with some ideas on how to get through this potentially scary time.

- Get out of bed.

- After the initial wallow, don't stay in your PJ's all day. Getting up, washing your face, getting dressed, all of these things set your tone for the day and help you feel a sense of normalcy.

- Make a list of things you have always wanted to learn to do. Find out which of those things you have the resources for in your house right now. Have you been hoarding crafting supplies for when you have time? You want to learn a language? Resources to learn these things will be available online, likely for free. You're going to have time.

- Cook good food. Even if you didn't get to stock up a lot, google some of your ingredients and try something new. Include your kids in this...not as an ingredient, even if you are homeschooling.

- Exercise. HIIT workouts, Qi Gong, Yoga. There are all sorts of no-equipment exercises out there. Google is your friend.

- Breathe. If ever there was a time to slow down and breathe, this is it.

- Get fresh air. If you have a yard, get out there. If you don't, stick your head out the window. Crack the window and sit in the sunshine.

- If you have access to plants or a yard, garden, plant, turn some dirt. If it's a house plant, wipe the leaves and pet your plant. Seriously. (Obviously not for cactus.)

- Meditate. Get to know who you are and what makes you tick. For those of you who pray, pray in a way that comforts you.

- Talk to the people in your house. Find out what their hopes and dreams are. Find out what their fears are. And talk about these things.

- If you have work stuff to do, great, do it. But don't obsess. This is a time to learn other things about yourself.

- Let. The. Bill. Stress. Go. Yes, that's easier said than done. Yes, we are ALL stressed and maxxed out. Here's the thing, half the world will be in the same boat. Plans will be rolled out. Yes, be aware of those plans but seriously, this part will get worked out. Breathe, again.

- Pull out your candles. Pull out your china. Pull out the good glassware.

- Make a to-do list and rename it a TA-DA list. When you cross something off, exclaim, "TA-DA!" Sounds silly and it will still make you feel better.

- Pull out your musical instruments. Dust off your voice. Start singing and jamming, even if you think you're bad. You're going to have time to get better.

- Reach out for help if you need it. This goes for everything: emotional, mental, food, ...

- Be silly.

- Ration your treats. Even if you bake, still ration your treats.

- As weird as it sounds, this is a prime time to reinvent yourself. Do you wish something in your life was different? You've got time to change it. Want to lose weight? Want to quit drinking or smoking? Want to change careers? This is the time to start. Make a plan, modify it, make another plan. Honestly, if we're all under the same impetus of social distancing the FOMO will go away soon.

- On the FOMO note, unplug. Don't spend all your time online or in front of the TV. Read. Write. Draw,...

- Check on your neighbours. Check on your friends who are front-line workers and find out how you can help them, responsibly. Take care of each other.

- This is a scary time. Sit with that. Get comfortable with that as a fact. Make a list of what scares you. See if there is anything on that list that you have any control over and work to change it. Let the rest go.

- Hydrate. Wash your hands with soap. Don't touch your face. Sanitize your doorknobs, taps, etc...

- Breathe again.

Hope this helps. I may add to this as I think of things. Take care of each other (from a distance.) Be healthy.

Much love,
Claire

16/03/2020

A message about COVID-19 from the ABMP

Dear ABMP members, Thank you for reaching out to us over the past couple of days as COVID-19 escalates. Last week, our conversations circulated around massage therapy hygiene protocols and ensuring safe space for clients. Today, waves of heightened CDC warnings, associated closures, and suspensions....

16/03/2020

Michigan:
This includes spas. Must close by 3 PM today 3/16/20

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2020/03/16/michigan-orders-gyms-cafes-theaters-to-close-limits-bars-restaurants-to-carry-out-delivery-amid-coronavirus/

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an order to close all bars and restaurants dine-in in the state to as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.

16/03/2020

California:

The health crisis presented by the Coronavirus is unprecedented. The crisis is public and personal and our response needs to be equal to the challenges. In order to protect the public and the therapists, CAMTC is strongly recommending that certificate holders and schools immediately stop providing hands-on services until further notice from the Governor and or health authorities. At https://www.cdph.ca.gov you will find more information about COVID-19.

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06/03/2020

boosts the immune system

27/02/2020

Wash your hands. All of the time