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Massage Therapy Offers Effective Support for Clients with Lupus
Apr 6 2026
In order to provide the best possible care for someone coping with lupus, massage therapists need to build connections with their client’s care providers. A well-coordinated plan of care can support a client with a chronic, autoimmune disease. Massage therapy can be a piece of the plan and make a difference in the life of someone with lupus.
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Apr 3 2026
Autoimmune diseases present unique challenges for both clients and massage therapists. Because these conditions involve an overactive immune response, treatment must be approached with care, precision, and adaptability. Understanding how massage for autoimmune disease affects the body—especially during flare-ups—can help therapists provide safe, effective sessions while minimizing unwanted reactions.
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Mar 1 2026
Veterans carry the physical and emotional weight of service long after returning home. Massage therapy offers more than muscle relief, it provides a safe, grounding experience that can ease PTSD symptoms, reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and support mental well-being. Through firsthand accounts from veterans across military branches, this article explores how therapeutic touch plays a meaningful role in restoring balance, trust, and healing.
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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