Massage Therapy Journal Winter 2025
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT My AMTA Touchstones
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SHAREABLE RESEARCH Updates in Research: Pain + Acupressure
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ADVOCACY Advancing Massage Therapy Through Research and Advocacy
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FEATURES FROM ASHIATSU TO ZEN SHIATSU AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN: EXPLORING JAPANESE MASSAGE TECHNIQUES Japanese massage techniques take into consideration mind, body and spirit to help clients with a wide variety of complaints.
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FEATURES MASSAGE THERAPISTS REACT AND EXPERTS RESPOND: WHAT DOES ROBOT MASSAGE MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS? AI and robots have entered the massage therapy industry.
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TECH NECK II: THE LOWER BODY CONNECTION Taking a more holistic approach to help clients who are managing tech neck symptoms.
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FEATURES CREATIVE FOCUS IN CLIENT CARE Precision neuromuscular therapy relies on creativity to help massage therapists get to the root of a client's issues.
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RESEARCH Massage Therapy Utilization in the Military Health System
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SOOTHE Winter Self-Care Regimens: Easy Ways to Boost Physical and Mental Well-Being
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE Three Simple, Effective Strategies to Help Keep Your Business Booming in the Winter Months
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THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERING
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ADVERTISERS
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Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education
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ClinicSense
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ContinuED
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CoreStone Massage
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Earthlite
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Freedom from Pain Institute
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Health Matters Seminars
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IMpact/FSMTB
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Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
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Jeffrey Chiropractic and Massage
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LMT Success Group
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LMT Success Group
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LMT Success Group
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MassageBook
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Massage Envy
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Massage Heights
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MFR Seminars
87
NCBTMB
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Susan's CBD
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The NOW Massage
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Thermabliss by Spa Revolutions
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Upledger Institute International
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The Barral Institute
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