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Tips for Managing Difficult Clients
Dec 19 2025
All kinds of people receive bodywork, including those with personalities that might rub you the wrong way. By taking stock of yourself and following several helpful guidelines, you can prevent a challenging client from marring your day.
The post Tips for Managing Difficult Clients first appeared on Massage Professionals Update.Is Your Compassion for Clients Healthy?
Dec 19 2025
A requisite for embarking on the career path of massage therapy is the innate desire to help people. While compassion is necessary to be a bodyworker, there is an important distinction between healthful and unhealthful compassion.
The post Is Your Compassion for Clients Healthy? first appeared on Massage Professionals Update.Seven Self-Care Tips for Clients with Neck Pain
Dec 19 2025
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, often linked to posture, stress, or strain. While massage therapy offers immediate relief, empowering clients with simple self-care strategies can prevent recurrence and support long-term comfort. Here are seven practical tips every client should know.
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Dec 20 2021
Learn about the causes of plantar fasciitis, as well as 5 techniques you can try from the comfort of your home to ease this foot pain. Continue reading
Differences Between Relaxation Massage, Medical Massage & Sports Massage
Aug 29 2014
A friend gives you a gift certificate for a massage, but what kind of massage will it be? What do you request – do you even have a choice? Learn about some basic options available to you when the time comes for you to schedule that appointment. Continue reading
Where On My Body Is a Massage Therapist Allowed to or Qualified to Work?
Jun 30 2014
Discover which parts of the body are forbidden to touch during a massage session. Continue reading
Holiday Stress 2025: Why It’s Rising and How to Protect Your Mental Health
Dec 12 2025
The holidays promise joy and connection, but for many people they also bring a quiet surge of holiday stress — from financial pressure to family tension to the expectation of staying cheerful no matter what. New research shows stress levels are climbing in 2025, making it more important than ever to understand what’s driving the overwhelm and how to protect your mental health through the season.
The post Holiday Stress 2025: Why It’s Rising and How to Protect Your Mental Health first appeared on Natural Wellness Update.Ashwagandha for Stress: What the Research Shows
Dec 12 2025
If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, unfocused, or wired when you want to wind down, you’re not alone. A growing body of research suggests one traditional herb may help the body handle stress more gracefully.
The post Ashwagandha for Stress: What the Research Shows first appeared on Natural Wellness Update.5 Changes Equal Big Vascular Health Boost
Nov 19 2025
These five lifestyle approaches should be a part of every healthy heart program, because they support vascular health and improve blood flow throughout the body.
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