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Living near woodlands is good for children and young people’s mental health

 
 
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Bowen Unravelled: Fascial Understanding of the Bowen Technique

For Bowen technique therapists and any bodywork practitioners interested in using a gentle, nonintrusive pain-relief therapy, this book draws on myofascia and connective tissue dissection to explain how the Bowen technique initiates a body-wide signaling mechanism to start the process of healing and restore normal function.

With more than 100 full-color images, this useful guide helps manual therapists understand how the Bowen technique can help people with back pain, neck pain, headaches, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory problems, hay fever, high blood pressure, kidney problems, arthritis, and knee pain. » Shop Now
 
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Thinking ‘big’ in a small town

Thinking ‘big’ in a small town: Exploring the benefits and obstacles of practising in a rural area

For shiny new graduates and massage veterans alike, where to work can be an ever-shifting decision. For a lucky few, the choice is immediate, fulfilling and lifelong. For others, a temporary bounce to bigger cities makes sense: jobs are flush and there are endless opportunities for side hustles within the industry. Family, geography, finances, commuting, home ownership and market saturation are complex considerations in choosing where to establish as a massage therapist. The pros and cons of working in a smaller community versus an urban centre is a universal debate. » Learn More
 
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On-demand mobile massage

What is the next iteration of on demand mobile massage, and how will technology continue to play a role? We discuss all of this and more with the CEO of Massago, Allan Skok. » Listen now

Responsibilities, Communication Skills and Interpersonal Challenges for RMTs

How does the Code of Ethics frame Scope of Practice in assisting the practitioner in complicated decision making? How do we build a “working alliance” with clients? What is a “touch-triggered” response? How can we effectively set boundaries? This and more as we consider all that happens in the therapeutic encounter. » Listen now