It’s time to take a Business health check Many massage therapists are losing business and now closing the doors, following a directive from the Government in response to Coronovirus (COVID-19). The worst thing is the uncertainty for the future, but …
Table Talk #6 – Finding Your “Self” as a Myotherapist or Massage Therapist
Reflecting on the changes that have occurred in our industry in the last few years, we can now see massage firmly entrenched in the private healthcare system after the government’s review of natural therapies. Myotherapy has increased in popularity in …
Table Talk #5 – Have You Ever Heard of the “Jelly Donut” Theory of Disc Protrusions?
The Jelly Donut Theory The Jelly Donut theory suggests that your vertebral discs behave like jelly donuts. If you flex forward you can squirt (bulge) the “jelly” (nucleus pulposus) out the back of your disc (annulus fibrosus) in disc related …
Table Talk #2 – An Exercise in Mindfulness During Massage
Many massage and myotherapists are very aware of mindfulness practices. Some therapists even have their own mindfulness practice for self-care, such as yoga or meditation. However, including mindfulness with clients as part of a clinical practice is not common. Research …
Table Talk #1 – Tips for Individualised Client Care
Welcome! Today we’re pleased to introduce Table Talk… some thought provoking reading for the astute Massage Therapist (or just something to do while you’re waiting for clients). We hope it will become a regular fixture on Tuesdays right here on the Bright Health …