The therapeutic relationship for massage therapists
via massagepracticebuilder.com
One of the least talked about concepts in massage school is the therapeutic relationship that occurs between the massage therapist and the client. Cidalia Paivia in her book “Keeping the Professional Promise” says:
When a massage therapist and a patient come together, the therapist and patient enter into a therapeutic relationship. What distinguishes the therapeutic relationship from other relationships is its very special purpose and goal, which is to serve the needs and interests of our patients.
The Therapeutic relationship’s primary function is to facilitate the health and well-being of our patients, ensuring that we bring our full presence and commitment to this experience.
Touching Massage : Human or Machine?
from Robert at learn-massage-online.com
Which would you rather be touched by? A human being or a machine?
Recently I ran across this article…
http://www.charlotte.com (archived)
It was suggesting that robots are beginning to replace human beings at certain spas. And that a new invention could be paving the way. Makes for a nice story and PR release, but give me a break.
Back breaking: How to keep the pain at bay
The Economic Times writes about the common back-pain and how to treat it.
This isn’t on the back of your mind always but is capable of putting your back against the wall. Puzzled? Read how: In a recent study conducted across eight cities, the combined data surveillance reveals that around 67% of white collar Indians suffer from hideous pain vibrations that cause the achy backs.
The report further finds a good 15% increase in young professionals suffering from the pains which, doctors feel, can be ascribed to the growing number of young men joining the IT and BPO sectors. A majority of the complaints, however, was seen in the age group of 25-40 years.
The Value of Weekly Massage
When was your last massage? I recently just had a massage and I gotta say, everytime I do get a massage I remember how good they feel. AND how much better I feel afterwards.
Trial across The West for new Osteoarthritis Relief
via BBC Bristol
An electronic devise normally used to ease labour pains is being trialled on people with osteoarthritis.
Patients are to use a TENS machine, combined with exercise, as part of a trial being conducted across the West of England.
