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Standing on one leg is a sign of good health – and practising is good for you too

Research shows that people’s ability to stand on one leg is an indicator of health and that getting better at standing on one leg can add to fitness and potentially lifespan.


Adults under 35 who experience chronic pain are more likely to use cannabis or CBD to manage it

Official recommendations for first-line treatment for chronic pain include massage therapy, yoga, physical therapy, and exercise.


How your genes influence whether a certain type of exercise works for you – new research

Genetics have a significant influence on many aspects of our life – from our height and eye colour, our weight, and even whether we develop certain health conditions. And now, a recent review has shown that our genetics even influence whether or not we’re suited to a certain type of exercise.
 
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Waitlist

2 reasons why having a waitlist doesn’t indicate success

I started incorporating direct response into my blogs, postcards, business cards, and anything about my practice and customer-facing. Well, within about 30 days I was fully booked with a waiting list. Sounds good, right? I thought so too, at first. However, two major issues came up that caused me stress, cost me money, and made me look bad to my patients and prospective patients. » Learn More
 
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MTAA 2021 AGM

November 4th, 10 am
Registration closes October 26th.
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Podcast: The role of empathy in massage

Are massage therapists properly equipped, in their training and informed by evidence, to respond appropriately to patient affect, particularly in advanced care situations? » Listen now