For many massage therapists, stretching is like the monster under the bed.

They know it’s there, but they’re not going anywhere near it unless they have to. Given that many massage clients come in with improved flexibility and performance as a major goal, why aren’t more massage therapists taking advantage of this age-old technique? Is stretching really so terrifying? Let’s take a look at some of the fears that are holding people back: What’s so scary about stretching?

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In a few days it will be Labor Day, an American federal holiday that has been observed since 1894, but to be honest, it’s often regarded as a day of rest  and a time for end of summer barbeques with family and friends.

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What do you know about the counterculture of the 1960s? Do you remember when the words youth culture or youth quake conjured up images of The Beatles, hippies and the freedom to explore one’s potential? If you thought Culture Change was as speedy as a water slide back then, what about now? As Carrie Pierce of the blog Menopauserus.com  states, “Whether we make this journey in our scuffed Go-Go boots, Birkenstocks, Keds or Prada pumps – we need to stay current and informed.”

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As the days of summer wind down, take a moment to consider this. When you think of self-care, what does it bring to mind? We asked this question of our friend and massage therapy colleague, Val Guin, whose website mission statement is “create a stronger practice, create a stronger life”

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Do you ever wonder what Olympic athletes often do right after they finish competing? Many high performance athletes include massage and bodywork in their top 10 or even top three list of favored (or required) post-sports practices.

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