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We all know that self care is important for massage therapists. Your body is your tool and when it’s worked repetitively, over time, little niggles can become bigger problems. There is a wealth of information …

For many new therapists completing their formal qualification marks the end of their study and the beginning of their massage journey.  Experienced therapists though will tell you that in this role you never stop learning, …

Typically we think of the risks associated with providing massage therapy as fairly low.  The occasional muscle tweak or strain but nothing high risk. Have you ever considered though that something as benign and seemingly …

There are many reasons why you may choose to join a Massage Association.  The most obvious reason – if you wish to provide Health Fund rebates for massage services, it is a requirement of the …

Today many businesses use online reviews and customer testimonials in one way or another. Consumers often rely on reviews to make decisions about where to take their business.  As a business owner, you need to …

As COVID restrictions are lifted and businesses resume around Australia, many therapists are considering mobile massage as a viable alternative to renting a clinic.  What are some of the things you should consider before venturing …

2020 has certainly been the year of challenges.  First it was bushfires, then a global pandemic.  Many therapists are returning to practice after an extended hiatus, either through their personal decision to cease practice or …

Working from home There are a lot of advantages to working from home. On the whole, it is a very popular business model for many Australian Massage Therapists.  Unfortunately it’s not just as simple as …

Did you know that more people fail in business than thrive? Natural Medicine practitioners are perhaps a little more susceptible due to the caring relationship many build with their clients as they engage with them …

Did you know gift vouchers must now be valid for 3 years!! Understanding the new laws around gift vouchers. NSW and SA implemented changes to Gift Voucher legislation last year.  Now, as of November 01, …

Many years ago, more than I care to count, I looked out the second-floor kitchen window of my old workplace to the mountains in the distance and sent up a silent prayer – please don’t …

Massage is the ideal complementary therapy for symptoms of allergies. Many people suffer from some form of allergies, and massage therapy is a good way to alleviate your clients’ symptoms, and their body benefits in other …

I have been teaching research literacy for over ten years. For some reason, the word ‘research’ is still often associated with nerdy guys in white polyester knee highs and sandals who live with their mums. …

by Greg Morling Based on the studies from the USA it can be deduced that the following statistics would apply to Australia: 4.9 million Australians experience migraine (Migraine in Australia Whitepaper, Deloitte Access Economics Report, 2018). …

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a highly specialised technique that may be used to treat many injuries and pathologies. Massage therapists may be unaware of the full depth MLD may achieve for both themselves and …

It’s love month with Valentine’s Day just around the corner and we see adverts for Couples Massages popping up that little bit more. So what’s the appeal of a couples massage? It’s a romantic idea …

THE BEGINNING Can you feel it? That excitement. You’ve had a break finally and had time to percolate all those ideas that you want to get started on. You are so totally motivated your mouth …

Okay – I’ll be the first to admit that I thought that Hot Stone Massage was for relaxation only. A treatment that really had no business in the practise of a serious remedial massage therapist …