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from Massage Magazine The study, “The effect of slow-stroke back massage on the anxiety levels of Iranian women on the first postpartum day,” involved 100 primiparous women, or first-time mothers, with normal deliveries. The women, whose average age was 22, were randomly assigned to either the massage group or the control group. On the first…

From Huffington Post: I’m about to tell you a story that may seem impossible to believe. But I promise you, every single word is true. I’m going to tell you the story of a woman who loves her career so much that she is breaking every industry norm in her field. My massage therapist, Ruth…

From Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Regular massage therapy given people with multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly reduced their pain and fatigue, and helped to ease spasticity, a small pilot study reports. The results further support previous findings as to the benefits of massage in treating MS symptoms and improving patients’ quality of life. Read the rest here.

From Organic Authority: With so many alternative wellness treatments available it’s sometimes hard to keep up. One such treatment, the lymphatic drainage massage, is a technique known for its ability to detoxify the body. But what is it, exactly? Where does the “drainage” go? And is it really effective at detoxifying the body as so many enthusiasts claim?…

From PR Web: Massage therapy continues, however, to be a robust and profitable profession. The massage therapy profession is expected to grow 22% between 2014 and 2024, much faster than all other jobs. The median pay for massage therapists is $38,000 a year. The profession requires a license in most states and the successful completion…