Massage Therapy Journal Spring 2026

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT We Grow When We Put People First6
SHAREABLE RESEARCH Updates in Research: Massage + Sleep9
ADVOCACY AMTA Supports the Revised Massage Compact Following Finalization of Updates by CSG and DoD12
FEATURES THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW OF CREATING A WEBSITE FOR YOUR MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE A website for your business is important. Making it professional and efficient is crucial.14
FEATURES LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD: MASSAGE THERAPISTS ON WHAT THEY WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY If you’re new to the massage profession or a veteran massage therapist looking for inspiration, hear what others would tell their younger selves and learn what contributes to their own career longevity.22
FEATURES FACE AND HEAD MASSAGE TECHNIQUES Learn more about how face and head massage techniques can be integrated into your massage sessions.28
FEATURES MASSAGE THERAPY’S EFFECT ON SLEEP The benefits of massage for sleep go beyond relaxation.58
FEATURES MASSAGE THERAPY PROVIDES GOLD MEDAL RECOVERY FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES Massage has been shown to help improve recovery and performance of world-class athletes.64
FEATURES A CONVERSATION WITH DR. MIRIAM KIRMAYER Learn more about what connection means, and how you can build stronger relationships, from AMTA’s 2026 Schools Summit Keynote speaker.68
RESEARCH Self-Care Massage Techniques from the TOMCATT Study for Neck Comfort72
SOOTHE Quick Recovery Exercises to Boost Physical and Mental Health76
ADVERTISERS80
BIOTONEIFC
Barral Institute3
Books of Discovery41
Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education75
ClinicSense7
ContinuED27
CoreStone Massage8
Freedom from Pain Institute79
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies26
LMT Success Group49
LMT Success Group51
LMT Success Group53
MassageBook20
Massage Envy FranchisingBack Cover
MFR Seminars77
NCBTMB11
Susan's CBD77
The NOW Massage55
Upledger Institute5
Vibroacoustic SolutionsIBC

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