Massage Therapy Journal Summer 2026

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT We Are All on the Same Team6
SHAREABLE RESEARCH Updates in Research: Massage + Sports9
ADVOCACY How AMTA Is Increasing Access to Massage Therapy And Breaking Down Barriers to Whole-Person Care12
FEATURES MASSAGE THERAPY PROVIDES REAL RELIEF TO GRIEVING CLIENTS Explore how massage therapy can help people experiencing grief, as well as some of the things you need to know to ensure you’re giving them the best care possible.18
FEATURES GOING DANCING: HOW SOME ELITE COLLEGE BASKETBALL PROGRAMS ARE USING MASSAGE THERAPY The benefits of massage therapy for elite student athletes are getting more attention as some of the biggest programs integrate the practice with intention and enthusiasm.24
FEATURES RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: TECHNIQUES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS Learn more about the benefits massage therapy offers clients managing rheumatoid arthritis, and what you need to know to effectively work with these clients.30
FEATURES IN PRAISE OF LISTENING Explore how broadening our understanding of listening allows us to better help our clients and ourselves.60
RESEARCH Strengthening Community Impact: The Next Chapter of the Massage Therapy Foundation’s Community Service Awards66
SOOTHE Self-Care Tips for Career Longevity70
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Meet Shawn Ellis AMTA 2026 National Convention Closing Keynote Speaker74
ADVERTISERSIFC
BIOTONEIFC
Barral Institute3
Books of Discovery69
Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education77
ClinicSense7
ContinuED15
CoreStone Massage65
Earthlite LLC68
Freedom from Pain Institute11
LMT Success Group49
LMT Success Group51
LMT Success Group53
MassageBook72
Massage Envy Franchising74
MFR Seminars29
Susan's CBD29
The NOW Massage8
Upledger Institute5
Vibroacoustic Solutions8
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