Massage Therapy Blog

Written by Jill Cole, LMT, BCTMB, Director of Education The field of oncology massage has grown leaps and bounds over the past decade. With the increase in evidence-based, peer review research around the efficacy and effectiveness of oncology massage, more and more...

Managing pain for patients in an acute care setting can be a tricky situation for hospitals. Medical professionals don’t want to undertreat pain, inadequately manage it, or over treat it; all of which could lead to unpleasant physical and psychological outcomes for...

Written by Brittany Fathergill Are you a woman who gets massages? If so, what is your reason for calling and making that appointment? We all have different reasons as women for seeking massage therapy. Perhaps it is to relax. Maybe it is because you are a mom and you...

One of LHAA’s massage therapy teachers, Bobbi Junod, was recognized on March 14, 2018 by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) as the recipient of its 2018 Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award. Junod was selected from among thousands of instructors...

Written by Jeff ZutautSurgery, while often a necessity, can be a traumatic event, causing pain and discomfort to the body. Research indicates many patients descend into chronic post-surgical pain. This is any pain that lasts two to three months after a surgical...

Massage therapy is fast becoming an important part of care programs in hospitals and clinics because it offers the same benefits as a massage in a spa setting: reduced stress, increased relaxation, managed pain, and improved sleep habits, among a few. But patients are...