Massage Therapy Journal Winter 2025

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT My AMTA Touchstones6
SHAREABLE RESEARCH Updates in Research: Pain + Acupressure9
ADVOCACY Advancing Massage Therapy Through Research and Advocacy12
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.16
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.26
TECH NECK II: THE LOWER BODY CONNECTION Taking a more holistic approach to help clients who are managing tech neck symptoms.34
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.68
RESEARCH Massage Therapy Utilization in the Military Health System74
SOOTHE Winter Self-Care Regimens: Easy Ways to Boost Physical and Mental Well-Being80
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Three Simple, Effective Strategies to Help Keep Your Business Booming in the Winter Months84
THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERING86
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