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The Feldenkrais Method® is a powerful and revolutionary approach to improving your life that uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility into every aspect of your life. Developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais Method^® has helped millions of people worldwide.

Curated from the article, "From Chair to Table: How to Convert Your Chair Massage Clients" by David Palmer published on June 1, 2015 in Massage Magazine. Read the entire article here. Visit Palmer's website and blog, touchpro.com for more information on professional chair massage.

Chair massage can be just the introduction new massage clients are looking for. It can provide clients a sample of your work and provides an ideal opportunity to convert them into regular clients. Here are a few tips on how you can take advantage of massage opportunities during a chair massage...

Are you ready to launch your massage practice? Establish your business by investing in one of our convenient and affordable portable table kits or packages. Each includes one of our most popular portable massage tables, plus all the accessories you need to start your practice.

Curated from the article Massage Therapy for Sciatic Nerve Pain written by Dr. Anthony Odney, D.C. and published in Massage Today on March 3, 2020. 

Sciatic pain occurs when there is pain along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back, through your hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Sciatica generally affects only one side of the body and can range in severity from mild to severe. This painful condition can result in sudden and sharp pain, soreness, numbness and/or tingling, and some people may struggle with walking or standing due to the pain.

Adapted from an Infection Control Practices webinar hosted by the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and presented by Tim Carver, American Safety & Training, LLC (June 2020) 

The importance of infection prevention and control has never been more critical when it comes to protecting you, your staff and your clients. How will the massage and spa industries evolve and reform to re-open for business, and how can therapists provide the best services for clients while maintaining a safe environment?

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an innovative stretch therapy that is an effective way to care for your body and help it perform at its best. FST can increase flexibility, reduce aches and pains, and improve range of motion. FST targets not only muscles, but fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and joints) as well, and supports every aspect of movement. 

This article was curated from "Combatting Coronavirus: Dry cracked hands make first line of defense harder" by Jane Murcia and Sara Hogan, MD published on March 17, 2020.  Read the original article here. 

Is your skin dry skin from coronavirus hand washing? As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The World Health Organization (WHO) have advised, regular handwashing is the most effective way to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Curated from the article 12 Types of Massage: Which One is Right For You?  published June 20, 2018 and written by Emily Cronkleton of Healthline. Read the entire article here.