I have never before devoted my blog to a book review, but I’m doing that this time, because (other than my own books, of course) I think this is one of the most important books that has been published for our profession. I’m speaking of Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice, edited by Trish...
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massage researchMassage Therapy: Integrating Research and PracticeIt’s All About MeIt’s all about me, so here’s my wishlist for the profession. It’s difficult to place these in order of importance, because some of them depend on each other, and in my little corner of massage, they’re all important. It’s election time–aren’t we all just about sick of hearing about it–candidates mudslinging and making campaign... Do 1 in 10 Children have ADHD? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 10 percent of children aged four to 17 in the United States have ever been diagnosed with ADHD. This number has continued to rise in recent years. The National Institutes of Health, states ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder among children.... Lemonade Stands . . . Summertime Fun or Illegal Activity? It’s starting to get hot, and maybe where you live it’s been hot, it’s summertime and who doesn’t enjoy an ice cold lemonade. Buying lemonade at a local children’s lemonade stand brings back great memories. Do you remember having your own little lemonade stand? The creativity in making your homemade signs, setting up shop, hand... Teaching the TeachersI inadvertently insulted a massage school owner yesterday by making a FB post saying that I wasn’t impressed by a school that had only one teacher to teach the entire curriculum, and that I wouldn’t choose such a school, personally. To begin with, I wasn’t speaking of his school when I made the post,... Is Autism Rate 1 in 38 Children? We keep talking about the growing number of children diagnosed with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Now, a new research study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggests about 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 100 (or 1 in 80... More Myths of MassageLast week I wrote a post on Facebook about some of the myths of massage. My statement on this issue was and continues to be that I am not accusing anyone of telling a deliberate lie, nor am I attacking the character of any teacher who has helped to perpetuate these myths. I choose... Hug a Bully! So much of our media today is flooded with the increase of awareness around bullying in our schools. What used to be a few names called in the school yard has turned into viral videos exposing our children to hate on the internet. With YouTube and Facebook usage at an all time high, children... TESTOPHOBIA…< Yes, it is a real word!> I know many are working hard to pass the exams, and I know I am not the only one who begins to have tummy cramps at the thought of taking them. However, there are a few tips I can give you to help you strengthen your resolve and help conquer those fears. Do You Believe in Magic?
As much as I would like to change the world for the better, I have to do my part one step at a time. If I look at the entire need in its bulk sum, it can be overwhelming. But if I can break this down into things which I can control, then MASTER... |