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The first thing that I work with my apprentice therapists on is slowing down. Mostly this means slowing down in their actual techniques. As with anything, this is not absolute. However, it has been something that has been a massive component in the successes I have had treating...

Chiropractic therapy and massage therapy performed together can be extraordinarily beneficial. Both treatments work towards the same goal from two different angles. You will get more out of your treatments if you have chiropractic work done in conjunction with massage therapy...

We get asked about physical therapy quite a bit. The question is usually, “should I do physical therapy or massage therapy?” This is not an either or. It’s a when should you do each one. Massage therapy and physical therapy are very different things and have different purposes....

We want to motivate our clients to do their part in progressing towards their therapeutic goals. A common problem I see is that patients who don’t understand won’t be motivated to do their part in the way they need to in order to make progress. Our patients have the...

It has been FREEZING cold here in happy sunny Sacramento. Yes, we know we are big babies when it comes to what we constitute as freezing! When it’s cold people don’t like to ice. We don’t blame them. It’s no fun to ice when you are already cold. Here is a tip. When you have to...

Last week we discussed the importance of following up with your clients to make them feel like they are more than just a time slot on your table. Many therapists fear doing this because it opens you up to immediate, honest feedback from your clients. I can’t stress this enough,...

Tip #5 of my top 10 tips to become a successful orthopedic massage therapist is Follow up! This is basically touching bases with your patients post session to find out how they are feeling. Following up helps cement the idea in your patient’s mind that you are invested in them as...

There is a difference between wellness massage and orthopedic massage. While orthopedic massage corrects a problem, wellness massage is simply meant to feel good and help you relax. That does not mean that it is fluff massage or a luxury item. There are many benefits to wellness...

Last week I discussed the importance of understanding physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and pathology on a level that allows you to contribute to a medical conversation. Another thing that is important to understand is what other practitioners can provide to your patient. I am...