Understanding Arthritis: A Massage Therapist’s Perspective

By Greg Morling

Arthritis is a term used to describe what happens when sufferers experience swelling, pain and stiffness in their joints. The pain can move from one part of their body to another from day to day, often making everyday activities painful and difficult. The major causes of arthritis are; joint injuries, infection, trauma, degenerative [...]

Touch Research and Infant Massage

By Glenda Chapman
Trainer/Instructor – International Association of Infant Massage

“Massaging babies!!! What will they come up with next ?” exclaimed the elderly grandmother as she passed by the expo booth.

“But madam!”, said I with a small smile of understanding, “massage is one of the  oldest forms of natural treatment in the world.

If Hippocrates the ancient ‘father [...]

Integrative Medicine - Could massage in hospitals be the first step?

Article by Eleanor Oyston

I began working at the Quest for Life Center in 2000 as the ‘apprentice’ massage therapist and a series of life changing events followed.

I have a strong background in science and as a trained cytotechnologist I looked down a microscope for almost 20 years diagnosing cancer and finding myself massaging folk with [...]

Give Me Evidence: Massage Therapy Research

Article by Greg Morling

There are three pillars that support the right of an occupation to call itself a ‘profession.’ They are recognized educational standard, regulation and research. This article looks at the last of these; research, and why research literacy is important in order for massage therapy to shift from [...]