Massage Therapy Journal Summer 2025

Massage Therapy Journal Vol. 64 No. 2 Contents

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16 THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ILLNESS People with chronic or acute health conditions often have symptoms that go beyond the physical. Massage therapy can help make that mind/body connection. By Rebecca Sturgeon and Cal Cates

24 BEYOND THE PHYSICAL: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH Not all pain is physical, but massage therapy can still be beneficial. By David Malone

32 BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE MASSAGE PRACTICE WITH CULTURAL COMPETENCE CE Enhance your massage therapy practice by embracing

74 THE FUTURE OF MASSAGE IS ALL ABOUT

PERSONALIZATION Clients want to feel like their massage therapists curated their experience just for them.

cultural competence to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. By Susan Salvo, EdD, BCTMB, LMT

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