Tools for Touch Blog

Stress First Aid for the Holidays

Posted by John Gelb on November 23, 2012

During the year, we daydream about holidays as a time of celebration, a time to give thanks and a time to gather with family and friends. As soon as November rolls around though, we begin to feel the pressure and responsibilities multiply. Most of us grit our teeth and resign ourselves to the inevitability of holiday stress, but isn’t there a better way to cope with it?

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Be not afraid (of pregnant massage clients)

Posted by John Gelb on November 13, 2012

Just under 4 million babies were born in the United States in 2011.

That’s nearly 4 million pregnant women with any number of pregnancy woes like sciatica, swelling, and the inability to get cozy in any particular position. Pregnancy massage is a growing and rewarding field, and massage therapists with advanced training will have the advantage with this niche.

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Expand Your Toolbox

Posted by John Gelb on October 25, 2012

If someone asked you whether you’d rather give a great massage, a bad massage, or a massage that’s just okay, you’d certainly say that you’d prefer to give a great massage, right? But have you stopped to think about  the definition of a great massage?

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