We’ve had several people ask about connecting to share rides, so we wanted to make that happen. If you would like to share a ride, feel free to leave a comment below this post, and connect with other attendees. Be sure to include which day(s) you’ll be coming to class! In case you need to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Education
5 Reasons to Try the Side-Lying Position
Not every client is comfortable lying prone, or even supine. Pregnant clients come time mind first, of course. But there are any number of reasons why side-lying might be preferable. Back problems are one. Recent surgery. I have a number of female clients with large and/or sensitive breasts who simply cannot lie comfortably in the… Continue Reading
The abs have it.
So what to do? It’s time to get comfortable with abdominal massage. Whether working supine or in a side-lying position, abdominal massage gives you access to muscles that can’t be reached any other way. It also gives you a new way to reach some of those muscles that are usually only worked from one angle. Understanding abdominal massage means you have a key to pain relief and postural improvement that most massage therapists simply do not have.… Continue Reading
We’re bringing Ralph Stephens to Massachusetts!
Focused, muscle-specific massage therapy can be highly effective, but it can also be hard on the therapist’s body. If you’ve been hurting yourself trying to get results for your clients, or shying away from doing deeper therapeutic work in an effort to prolong your career, it’s time to stop. Get the training you need to… Continue Reading
Choosing Products for Oncology Massage
Finding the right oil, lotion, or cream is often a matter of personal preference. Do you like more grip, or more glide? Do your clients like a mildly scented or unscented product? Will you be using stones or other special tools that may work better with a certain lubricant? But when your client has cancer,… Continue Reading
Keep on learning with the Pure Pro YouTube channel
Being a massage therapist requires constant learning, which is why Pure Pro has put a wide variety of instructional videos on our YouTube channel to help you become the best therapist you can be. Whether you’d like to know more about pregnancy massage, treating whiplash, or how to treat carpal tunnel syndrome when you don’t… Continue Reading
4 ways to add Rosemary into your treatments
Ward off Cold & Flu Germs! Stay Healthy! (and get 10% off these essential oils through next week!) ‘Tis the season for those bugs to be multiplying and making us feel oh, so sick. Did you know there are some essential oils that are natural born germ fighters? Here are a few of my absolute faves,… Continue Reading
Massage Products for Clients with Acne
Acne vulgaris (generally just referred to as acne) is a very common skin condition, usually affecting the face, chest, and back. While acne is best known for afflicting teenagers, it can be present in people of all ages, especially those who have been experiencing hormonal changes. Since acne is so widespread, it’s important to know… Continue Reading
Peripheral Neuropathy, Massage, and Arnica
Can your products help someone with Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy? Yes!! Arnica is helpful for all types of peripheral neuropathy because it works with the body’s own healing mechanisms to stimulate circulation to the area. I have had very good success with topical applications for chemotherapy induced Peripheral Neuropathy because the arnica combined with the action… Continue Reading
Dianna and The Massage Nerd
Dianna was a guest on the Massage Nerd show in May. She and Ryan Hoyme had a great (and informative) time talking about the ingredients in massage products, why they matter and what YOU, a practicing massage therapist, NEED to know. Check out the video here.… Continue Reading