In 2020, over 55 million people were living with dementia worldwide, and, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International, this number is set to increase to 78 million people in 2030 and 139 million by 2050—roughly one new case of dementia every 3.2 seconds. As with much of the growth that occurs in the massage therapy profession, research has proved invaluable in broadening our understanding of what massage can offer people with dementia. READ MORE >>>
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Massage for Individuals with PTSD and Trauma
Massage therapy has shown promise in helping to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with PTSD. “My experience with massage therapy as it relates to PTSD is that it aids down-regulation of the sympathetic nervous system,” says Matthew Howe, HB, LMT, ICST, founder, instructor and therapist, Touch Education. “This can produce positive benefits that address hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle response, problems in concentration and sleep disturbances.” READ MORE >>>
New Equinox $40K Membership Designed to Help Clients Live Longer
Equinox announced that the luxury fitness chain is offering a $40,000-per-year membership aimed at improving overall health and longevity — or "100 happy years," according to its partner in the effort, Function Health. As reported by CNBC, Equinox is teaming up with lab-test startup Function Health to launch “Optimize by Equinox,” a personalized health program that includes everything from personal training and nutrition plans to sleep coaching and massage therapy. The program, believed to be...
Out of Touch
Why has the human touch come out of life’s equation? The following article written by physicians of the American Medical Association gives valid examples, but the question could be “First do no harm”, so is the absence of touch doing just that? The importance of Massage Therapy is to bring back the connection truly needed to ensure calmness, mental as well as physical health, and wellbeing. Take a minute to read this article and ask yourself these questions. READ MORE >>>
The Effect of Touch on Depression, Anxiety, and Pain: New Study
Check out this article from The Epoch Times on "The Effect of Touch on Depression, Anxiety, and Pain: New Study": READ MORE >>>
Massage Eases Inflammation In Worn-Out Muscles
February 01, 2012 by Nancy Shute Super Bowl players and weekend jocks routinely head for the massage table after competition... Read More>>
The Rise of Massage Therapy in Pain Management
Check out this article from The American Massage Therapy Association on "The Rise of Massage Therapy in Pain Management": READ MORE >>>
Attorneys General to Insurers: Cover Massage
"AMERICANS WANT DRUG-FREE PAIN RELIEF" READ MORE >>>
Eastern Vs. Western Reasoning: Client & Therapist Perspectives
"Our Eastern neighbors believe in the benefits of regular massage, whether it's feet or whole body, as a form of increasing wellness, strength, and vitality. Whereas here in America, it's all about validating the reason we need a massage." READ MORE >>>
HSA 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Patients can use funds from their HSA to pay for massage. READ MORE >>>