I had the rare opportunity to join this world by providing sports massage to the artists and crew backstage at the Kà Theatre inside the MGM Grand.

Owner Christina Aldan of Luckygirl Bodywork announced the opening of her new massage studio inside Beauty & Bodyworks Studios at 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 237. The studio is located within Silverado Park Place, home to community anchor businesses including BJ's Restaurant and Big 5 Sporting Goods.

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.

After graduating from my massage program, I had a two-month waiting period for my massage license to process. I am horrible at sitting still, so instead of pacing in circles I decided to travel to visit a friend in Stavanger, Norway. Of course, I had to book bodywork while I was there. I found Triangle Studio Stavanger and scheduled a 90-minute session with an MFR therapist named Carlynn.

During his session, Dr. Shurtleff explored the details of how manual therapy techniques have the power to transform healthcare practices as we know it. Researchers at NCCIH are examining how manual therapies affect the body at various levels, from cells to nerve pathways. Researchers at NCCIH are examining how manual therapies affect the body at various levels, from cells to nerve pathways.

Repetitive overuse injuries are becoming increasingly common in our fast-paced society. From athletes pushing their limits to professionals who spend hours at a desk, many people experience these injuries. If not addressed, these injuries can lead to persistent pain and long-term health issues. Fortunately, manual therapy offers a solution to relieve pain and promote healing.

Spa massage and therapeutic massage both have value, but the right choice depends on your needs. If you want relaxation, a spa massage may be best. If you’re looking for results that help your body heal and perform better, then my therapeutic massage sessions are designed with your long-term well-being in mind.

Recently, I have had the privilege of learning from Chris Melmoth, who specializes in soft tissue manipulation at the deep fascial layer. This has added another valuable dimension to my education at the European Massage Therapy School.

Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and organs. It has a fascinating property called thixotropy.

Beyond direct muscle relaxation, research indicates that massage therapy offers significant cellular benefits.

If you are dealing with ongoing tension, stiffness, or imbalance, a massage session that honors the principles of tensegrity can offer long-term relief and greater ease in your body.

Piezoelectricity is a natural effect that occurs when certain materials create a small electrical charge in response to mechanical pressure. In the human body, this mostly happens in bone, fascia, and connective tissue.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or tense, a gentle and informed massage session may be exactly what your body and mind need.