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Sports Massage Training for Cirque du Soleil's KÃ
When Chris invited me to join a "Cirquassage Event," where I could practice sports massage on Kà performers, technicians, and staff, I didn’t hesitate. Before the event, we had two sessions to discuss expectations and practice sports massage techniques. Sports massage differs from therapeutic or spa-style massage.
Christina Aldan
3 min read
How Fascia, the Vagus Nerve, and Inflammation Are Changing the Way We Think About Healing
Y'all. I'm super inspired after listening to this podcast about. the vagus nerve and massage (manual) therapy this morning. It's called, The Thinking Practitioner, hosted by Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe
Christina Aldan
4 min read
How Slow Pressure Supports the Body and Mind
If you have been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or tense, a gentle and informed massage session may be exactly what your body and mind need.
Christina Aldan
2 min read
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Navigating Ethics and Power in Massage Therapy
I just completed the AMTA Continuing Education course Ethics and the Power Differential, created by massage therapy educator Kathy Ginn, LMT. This course counts toward the NCBTMB Ethics requirement and it sharpened my awareness of what it means to ethically lead the client-practitioner therapeutic relationship.
Christina Aldan
2 days ago7 min read
Mastering the Sidelines: A Deeper Dive into Sports Massage Ethics
Athletes have unique challenges that need to be addressed. Here's what I learned...
Christina Aldan
Sep 266 min read
Massage Therapy Instructor Interview Series: Laura
It's truly been a fun experience to learn massage theraphy from my instructors like Laura how powerful touch can be, not just for physical ailments like pain and soreness, but for addressing deeper emotional aspects like anxiety, trauma, and even grief.
Christina Aldan
Jul 256 min read
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