By Annindita Palaus There was a time in my life when I thought healing meant fixing something that was broken. Whether it was physical pain, emotional strain, or a restless soul—I approached it all with a sort of urgency. That something needed to be changed, resolved,...

By Adrienne Engel When I first opened my massage practice 30 years ago, I remember being afraid that I would not find enough clients to support myself. With all that goes on in the world today, I now realize that every single person is dealing with significant change...

By Mindy de Wilde, L.Ac., IFMCP “The meridians are described as receiving subtle information from the environment: from stars and planets, from the energy fields of the land and its trees and plants, and from the Qi of other living beings. Our responses to changes in...

By Pete and Lee Whitridge It’s been a busy spring filled with workshops around the state and country. With our license renewal biennium approaching its final months, it’s time to complete your continuing education requirements prior to our August 31 deadline. The...

By Ariela Grodner While enjoying some early coffee on this incredible spring morning, reflecting the gifts that life brings. Id like to acknowledge the dedication and downright stubbornness of creating one’s own Destiny and maybe even what one might perceive as a...

By Mary Reis The Biodynamic Cranial Approach (BCA), as taught by the Touch of Presence® School for Biodynamic Studies requires a major paradigm shift in our thinking and being — out of our thinking minds and into our sensing bodies.  This is a unique approach to...

By Frank Merillat I was recently asked a question by a fellow therapist whether they should take their in-person, relevant to massage CE class online or in person with a live instructor. As you probably know that since COVID, the board of massage has allowed us to...

By Amber Lester Pregnancy can be a challenging time for mind, body and spirit.  In just 280 days the body goes through enormous changes. The effects of pregnancy ripple through the entire body like a boulder dropped into a pond.  Every body system is...

By Pete Whitridge I’ve been revisiting some of my favorite chapters from James Nestor’s book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art and watching some YouTube interviews with him. What always strikes me is the importance of how our physiology can be...

By Pete Whitridge I’m looking forward to being at FSM March 15-16 to teach Dynamics of the Breath. This workshop focuses on assisting clients to calm their nervous systems and create greater ease in their ability to breathe. I love working in this area...