Massage & Bodywork Magazine

2 weeks ago | abmp.com | John Douillard

In Ayurvedic tradition, breathwork is a crucial tool for maintaining wellness in body andmind. When used properly, it can change a person’s health trajectory for the better. We know fear changes how we breathe in the moment, but few realize that stressors—big or small—can change our breathing pattern. In our fast-moving society, that stressed breathing pattern can quickly become our new normal.

3 weeks ago | abmp.com | Til Luchau

Your sacrum is part of your spine. And when you twist your spine, your sacrum twists too. Within the bony ring of the pelvis, the sacrum twists just a little—but enough that when the stiff, shock-absorbing sacroiliac joints (SIJs) are sensitized, the twisting forces of walking (Image 1), turning, or bending can trigger sensations of stiffness, discomfort, or pain.

1 month ago | abmp.com | Scott Kaniewski

From Calistoga, CaliforniaOctogenarian has no intention to retireMassage & Bodywork: How long have you been practicing and how did you get started? Lee Hodges: I started in 1991 after raising a family. Massage discovered me, not the other way around. I began reentry to the work world as an esthetician at my sister’s spa in Modesto (California).

1 month ago | abmp.com | Scott Kaniewski

Owner, HND + TMPL18 years in practicehandandtemple.comMassage & Bodywork: Can you describe your sound healing work and the value of incorporating it into your practice? Ben Brown: Music has always been vital to how I work. I use various instruments (tuning forks, singing bowls, gongs, etc.) and recordings to create an acoustic field on and around the body to facilitate space or effect change in the body and mind.

1 month ago | abmp.com | Elicia Crook

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” —Brené BrownTaking the leap into full-time massage is a dream for many practitioners, but it can feel daunting. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make the transition from a part-time role, the step to full time is one that requires courage, planning, and action. Many massage therapists find themselves caught between the desire to build a thriving practice and the fear of not having enough clients or financial stability.