Massage Therapy Journal Fall 2024

Massage Therapy Journal Vol. 63 No. 3 Contents

FEATURES

16 CREATING SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR NEURODIVERSE CLIENTS There is a greater need for education and awareness around neurodiversity across most every health care profession, including massage therapy. By Michelle Vallet

24 TAKING CARE OF YOUR TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY CLIENTS Tips for creating a welcoming environment for your LGBTQ+ clients, and why doing so is important, especially now. By Amber Briggle

32 CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND IMPAIRMENTS new CE Learn about varying disabilities and impairments and what you can do to make massage therapy and your practice more accessible. By Susan Salvo

74 MASSAGE FOR

INDIVIDUALS WITH PTSD AND TRAUMA Massage therapy has shown promise in helping to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with PTSD. By David Malone

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