We all know how relaxing a good foot massage can be, particularly when you’ve been on your feet all day. Our feet are hard workers and deserve to be pampered – so why don’t we massage our feet more often? The reality is our feet are doing the bulk of our body’s work....
If you’re a natural therapy practitioner, you’ll know all about the benefits your practice can bring. You’re probably also well aware of how relaxing and invigorating a manual massage can be too! Massage, reiki, homeopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture, acupressure and...
Massage has been used as a therapeutic treatment in both the West and East for millennia, and has been credited with healing injuries, relieving pain, and preventing and curing illnesses. But how did massage evolve and become the respected holistic practice that it is...
There’s no doubt – any savvy business owner wants to make as much money as they can. Why else would they be in business? If you’re looking for ways to increase the revenue of your massage business, have a read of our 10 top tips to make more money as a massage...
Are you considering becoming a massage therapist, but you’re unsure if it’s a sustainable career? Massage treatment offers more than just relaxation benefits. It has many uses, both physical and psychological, making it an excellent therapy for anyone’s overall health...
You’ve just received the massage of your dreams, and have completely submerged into a state of euphoric bliss. You can see the massage therapist in front of you, you’re aware her lips are moving, but you’re too relaxed to take in her words. Don’t worry, we’ve all been...
A GUIDE TO Different Massage Types and their Benefits The practice of using touch as a healing method is rooted in ancient history, with massage therapy forming a significant part of medicine in many different culture. The first written records of massage therapy are...
One of our ultimate goals as massage therapists is to see our clients walk out after treatment feeling better than when they arrived. But while we’ve got the medical side of our minds focused on muscles, tendons and joints, we need to also make sure that we create an...
The therapeutic benefits of massage can be emphasised even more when using the right oils. Massage oil reduces the friction between the hands and skin, for that delicious sensation of sliding and gliding. It also moisturises the skin and, depending on the oil used and...
So you’ve gone to school, gotten the required training, and now you’re ready to launch your career as a Massage Therapist – it’s an exciting time! But before you get started, there are certain processes you must set in place. One of the most important being having the...