UpClose & Personal


	There’s No Denying—The Industry’s Growth Is in Our Hands: We’ve come a long way by working together. Let’s keep it up! Click for Full Article
	A Look Inward by joel Townesand Notick Help your clients by suggesting that they seek out and evaluate for themselves the potential benefits of things that are outside of the clinic or treatment room environments. Click for Full Article
	Touch Therapy Trust by Henry Tobelmann This essay introduces plans for launching an independently operated Trust Fund; discusses why our profession needs this organization; how it benefits the bodywork community; and finally why it needs your support. Click for Full Article
	Preferences and Obstacles By Greg V. Holt As our nation comes together, let’s consider three ways to extend unconditional love. Click for Full Article

	Herbal Help by Monica Brown Massage therapy is the most pouplar of spa services. It is hard work and, as such, requires that we take care of ourselves and our clients. Have you ever wondered if there wes something that could make your work more effective. Click for Full Article

	Massage Forecast: Cloudy or Clear by Tom Owens "A clearer, objective identity for massage could gain increased acceptance by the medical mainstream. This could significantly change the prevailing allopathic model, much to the benefit of everyone." Click for Full Article

	Providing Quality Health Care by Perry Isenberg Most patient self-care products that serve our industry are substantially better in design, benefit, and quality than anything available in retail stores. Would you rather recommend a clinically proven, professional massager's recognized back support or have your patient go purchase a cheap, poorly designed one from a department or drug store? Click for Full Article