ETHICS, ROLES, & BOUNDARIES
The Resentful Massage Therapist
The “Superior” Massage Therapist
Communication Challenges in the Treatment Room
Self-Disclosure: Use it Sparingly
The Careless, Unintentional Mistakes
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?
Lessons Learned in the Treatment Room
Professional Ethics and the Law
Intake, Informed Consent, Treatment Notes
COVID-19 and Massage Therapy: First, Do No Harm
Emotional Release on the Massage Table
Client Diversity: A Safe Space for All
Compassion: A Vital Part of Massage Therapy
Transference and Countertransference
Sensitive Subjects: Keep Politics and Religion Out of the Treatment Room
Dual Relationships: Avoid Combining Professional and Personal
The Client-Therapist Power Differential: Don’t Abuse the Financial and Transference Relationships
Why Energy Work is at Odds with Ethics in Massage Therapy
What Happens if You’re Accused of an Ethics Violation?
A Red Flag: Bending Our Own Boundaries
The Nuts and Bolts of Boundaries
FINANCES
Policies, Procedures, Prosperity
MARKETING YOUR PRACTICE
Build Your Practice with Referrals
Effective Advertising: The Value of Planning
Successful Promotions Without Breaking the Bank
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 Clients Living 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
Opening a Business: Reality Check–Planning is the Key to Success
The All-Important Business Plan
Defining (and Dealing with) Your Competition
Employee or Independent Contractor
Where to Turn for Expert Advice
Gift Certificates and Gift Cards
Set up Your Business for Success
SOCIAL MEDIA
TAXES
Tax Time: Stress Less, Pay Less
Keep More of Your Money at Tax Time
TIPPING
The Tipping Point: Where do You Stand on Receiving Gratuities?