Energetic Yomassage, Massage Business, Massage Research, Mental Health, Mindful Touch, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Touch Deprivation, Yomassage
The business of massage therapy can be a study in contradictions. It’s a profession that can require up to two years of training, continuing education, licensing, and insurance, but, for all that, the average annual income is only $26,000. Massage therapists want to help as many people as possible,...
Energetic Yomassage, Massage Business, Massage Research, Mental Health, Mindful Touch, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Touch Deprivation, Yomassage
I originally began practicing yoga in response to physical manifestations of stress and anxiety in the form of severe back and sciatic pain. My doctor had suggested that I get a cortisone shot, which I was adamantly against. The doctor then suggested that I try to strengthen my...
Energetic Yomassage, Massage Business, Massage Research, Mental Health, Mindful Touch, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Touch Deprivation, Yomassage
Energetic Yomassage, Massage Business, Massage Research, Mental Health, Mindful Touch, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Touch Deprivation, Yomassage
During my first massage at a commercial chain, the massage therapist told me to get underneath the flat sheet. Once alone, I not only got underneath the flat sheet, but also under the fitted sheet. Eventually, when she came back all I heard was, “Umm…”.