Published Articles by Laura Allen

ETHICS, ROLES, & BOUNDARIES

The Careless Therapist

Diagnosing and Bias: Stop the Insanity

The Resentful Massage Therapist

Dismissing a Client

Personal Questions: How to Approach, Ask, and Answer

The Needy Client

The “Superior” Massage Therapist

Advice May be Contraindicated

The Stressed-Out Therapist

Communication Challenges in the Treatment Room

Self-Disclosure: Use it Sparingly

The Careless, Unintentional Mistakes

Acting Instead of Reacting

Prevention is the Best Policy

Adjusting Boundaries

Telling Colleagues About Inappropriate Clients: Ethical or Not?

We Have Needs Too: Be Mindful of Your Therapeutic Relationships

Ethical Boundaries: Do They Exist for Employees? 

Want to Assist After a Disaster? Follow the Proper Channels

Lessons Learned in the Treatment Room

Avoiding Boundary Burnout

Professional Ethics and the Law

Avoid Making False Claims

Intake, Informed Consent, Treatment Notes

Weekend Workshop Syndrome

COVID-19 and Massage Therapy: First, Do No Harm

Emotional Release on the Massage Table

Client Diversity: A Safe Space for All

The Difficult Client

Let’s Talk About Sex

Choosing Our Words Wisely

The Talkative Client

Socializing with Clients

Compassion: A Vital Part of Massage Therapy

Sensitive Subjects: Keep Politics and Religion Out of the Treatment Room

Dual Relationships: Avoid Combining Professional and Personal

Keeping Confidentiality

Refusing to Work With a Client

Why Energy Work is at Odds with Ethics in Massage Therapy

Scope of Practice

What Happens if You’re Accused of an Ethics Violation? 

A Red Flag: Bending Our Own Boundaries

The Nuts and Bolts of Boundaries

FINANCES

How to Raise Your Rates

The Economics of Massage

Simple Ways to Increase Your Bottom Line

Policies, Procedures, Prosperity

MASSAGE THERAPY JOBS

6 Tips to Land a Massage Therapy Job

6 Ways to Write a Successful Massage Therapist Cover Letter

5 Questions Massage Therapists Should Ask During a Job Interview

6 Tips That Make Your Massage Therapist Resume Stand Out  (co-authored with Nick Ng)

MEDICAL CONDITIONS & INJURIES

Case Study: The Use of Massage Therapy to Relieve Low Back Pain

Working with Physicians

Working with Clients with Mental Health Conditions

What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? 

Medial Meniscus Tear: Do You Need Surgery? 

What is LCL Injury? Causes, Treatments, Evidence

MODALITIES

No Spa? No Problem! Spa Add-Ons for Any Practice

4 Keys to Successful Communication in Medical Massage

OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

When a Client Leaves a Bad Review Online

Have a Mentor, Be a Mentor

Your Massage Business: Successful Beginning, Successful Ending

Defining (and Dealing with) Your Competition

Employee or Independent Contractor

Feathering Your Nest

Where to Turn for Expert Advice

Gift Certificates and Gift Cards

SOCIAL MEDIA

Stop with the Work Shaming

Body Shaming on Social Media

TAXES

Winning the Tax Game

TIPPING

Money Matters: Tipping the Balance