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Balance in a heart centered business
By Ariela Grodner Those of us who have chosen massage therapy as an occupation probably have noticed that sometimes there is a conflicting element in charging money for something as sacred as holding space for someone's heart. What we do is also very valuable and on...
Breathing and Inspired Living
By Pete Whitridge I am so enjoying the New Year! Lee and I are at home in Fort Pierce for the first time in 16 years; very different to be here in Florida rather than at our cabin in the Ozarks. We decided to put our beloved little sanctuary on the market...
Connective Tissue – The Great Unifier
By Dean Juhan (with note from Frank Merillat) From Frank: Deane Juhan is one of my favorite teachers, I have been studying with him for well over 20 years. He combines a very deep understanding of the workings of the movement body, he wrote Job’s Body : A Handbook for...
Beacons and Awe
By Mary Reis Beacon: A source of guidance or inspiration One thing I am most grateful for in this profession is that our education offers us an opportunity to reconnect with a more essential part of our humanity. Giving and receiving work allows us to explore...
Nerve Tour – Gil Hedley
By Pete Whitridge Welcome to the new year! Thank you to everyone who attended classes with me throughout the 2021- 2023 renewal period. I always feel energized and rejuvenated when I am in your presence. In-person education feels particularly important in these times...
Happiness and Right Livelihood
By Ariela Grodner It has been two days since my return from a ten-day Vipassana course in Jesup, Georgia. Vipassana means insight. Being in silence with a foundation in morality, or a strict commitment to inflicting the least amount of harm possible. One can...
Beyond the Shoulder
By Cristian Arroyo Often when therapists think about shoulder pain or shoulder dysfunction, we seem to gravitate toward the glenohumeral joint, the scapula and their associated musculature as potential structures that need help. Restoring functionality of the...
Spirals, circles, and cycles
By Ariela Grodner Spirals, circles, and cycles of movement inspire and shape a curiosity that influences me in life and in my teaching modality. Though I was not someone who grew up with an ease around mathematics, I have grown to love the energetic and sacred...
Tips for new massage therapists, from a digital marketer
By Neesha Anderson One of the beautiful but sometimes overwhelming things about being a massage therapist is how many different facets of your business you get to control. From the modalities and services you offer, to your philosophy, brand, online presence, and the...
What Keeps You In The Massage Profession?
By Mary Reis I have been a Massage Therapist for 30 years now, and the answer to this question is pretty simple for me… I really enjoy helping people feel better and find more ease in their bodies. And I hope to be blessed with the physical & mental...