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Postural “Bad Karma” and how to fix it
A creative systems solution to 5 linked pain conditions Postural “Bad Karma” afflicts every one of your clients – and is likely the source of most of their top pain complaints. That’s why the “good karma” of your therapeutic massage provides only temporary relief,...
Discovering the Craniosacral System: An Act of Will
William Sutherland, D. O., discovered the craniosacral system in the early 1900’s, many years after graduating from Osteopathic school. Through meticulous study of the skull and almost 2 decades of self-experimentation, he gained enough insight to begin addressing the...
Intangibles Count
Ahhh…Indian Summer! The earth keeps spinning and fall is just around the corner (perhaps not so evident in Florida but leaves are starting to change here in Michigan where teaching has led.) In the midst of travels and projects, I recently read a very interesting book...
The Beat Goes On
Frank Merilliat, LMT Last Friday I attended graduation of the January 2018 class. It is always a bit of a bittersweet experience for me. It is an ending and saying good-bye to people I have spent time with and experienced moments of challenge, growth and realness can...
Oh, My Aching Scar
“Scars. A sign that you had been hurt. A sign that you had healed.” Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe If you like to laugh and learn, I hope to see you August 25-26 for Scar Management: Principles, Practice and Protocol at...
A career in massage can be whatever you want it to be
Piper McLane, a recent FSM graduate, explains her reason for choosing our school, her experience going through the massage program, and her hopes for the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT_3FERwqI8 Please introduce yourself My name is Piper McLane. I was...
Fulcrums & How We Orient To Life
Giorgia Milne The balancing of equal and opposing forces occurs at the fulcrum. Classically, fulcrums have been thought of mechanically and functionally: Give me a fulcrum on which to stand and I shall move the earth. -Archimedes, 297 B.C. [gallery columns="4"...
Integrating Research and Massage
Pete Whitridge BA, LMT We live in an increasingly STEM driven world, where research and scientific “proof” have become requirements for legitimacy. This emphasis on only the facts ma’am is seemingly at odds with our intuitive, touch-focused world of massage therapy....
Change Is Possible
Frank Merilliat, LMT I must say that one thing that I truly appreciate from doing massage work these past years is the reminder that change is possible. As a therapist and human being, I have the potential to participate in the process of change for both my clients...
Chair Massage: Anatomy, Practice, and Presence
A Conversation between Frank and Amanda about their Upcoming Workshops on the Art of Presence and Anatomy Essentials and Techniques for Chair Massage Frank: One of the first things that I would like to ask, is how did you get the idea to want to start doing chair...