Massage therapy can be a very fulfilling career, but it can unfortunately end up being a short one for many
Beware the dreaded hangnail that subtly, but painfully lacerates an invisible path through your client’s skin! Of course, we’ve heard
On occasion, I’ve run into licensed massage therapists who have experienced boredom with their massage practice and had decided to move
What’d you have for lunch? Was it a burger? Lasagna? Perhaps it was a delicious taco—a spicy Mexican treat with
When I first started practicing massage, I enjoyed something of a meteoric success. My practice went from zero clients to
Do you ever get asked to give massage when you’re at a party or other event? I suppose I’m a
We therapists aren’t always marketing geniuses. Be that as it may, one of the major questions you have to ask
One of the biggest obstacles that comes up when you’re trying to build a client base—whether working for someone else,
When I finished massage school, back in the early 2000’s, my classmates and I shared a lot of enthusiasm to
As a massage therapist, one of the most important considerations is to keep your client comfortable and relaxed. An integral
Our field of massage lives between two worlds. Historically, or at least over the last hundred years, massage was supposedly
Telling clients that they should drink more water is almost so universal and ubiquitous that it feels like it shouldn’t
There are some really great therapists who are super-effective at resolving the most complicated muscle conditions, and yet, they have
One of the best pieces of advice that I’ve heard many times over the years is that if you want
So, here’s an interesting conundrum: we all know to keep our conversation with clients to a minimum so they can
Like so many of my peers, I used to regard chair massage as nothing but an “introductory” technique that would
Unless we stay in private practice for our whole career, we all have to interview for a job. Some of
Many of us have had glowing reviews from clients, telling us that we’ve just given them the best massage of
As massage therapists, we know that there really isn’t any firm boundary between mental or emotional stress and physical tension,
If you own your own massage practice, one of the challenges of keeping it going involves the need to periodically expand
At Dreamclinic, we support and active lifestyle and believe that there is an inner-athlete in each of us. In keeping with
We are thrilled to announce being voted a Finalist for Seattle’s Best Massage as part of Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington
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On April 4th 2011, Dreamclinic opened a new clinic located inside the MarQueen Hotel in Queen Anne. Nestled in the
Dreamclinic is delighted to announce a landmark thirteen-year sponsorship with Group Health. Every year Team Group Health strives to promote and develop the sport of
Studies conducted by The Touch Research Institute on the effects of massage therapy demonstrate: decrease in depressed moods, anxiety levels and stress hormones
Massage to Reduce Stress by Laura G., LMP We all know what causes stress and we all know that stress is bad for you. What
Massaging and gently pulling on your ears – top, middle, and bottom of outer earlobes once per day improves your immune system.
Dreamclinic Named to 2015 Puget Sound Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies Seattle-Based Massage Industry Leader, Dreamclinic, Ranked as One of Puget
There are various types of massage and understanding the differences will assist you in choosing the most effective technique to alleviate your discomfort. In traditional
Getting an occasional massage works well for giving yourself a treat, to relieve stress, or if you have a minor area of discomfort that can
Finding Ways To Stay Active This Fall As the temperatures drop, we tend to have more and more movie nights, all warm and cuddled up at
Ergonomics Delivered by Dreamclinic New Partner Many are aware of the importance of transforming their workstation with ergonomics. And increasingly employers are realizing the rise
Poor Sleep Quality May Lead to Muscle Aches By Larisa Goldin, MBA, LMP Among factors that impact overall health, sleep is right at the top. While
Dreamclinic Named to 2015 Inc. 5000 List Seattle-Based Massage Industry Leader, Dreamclinic, Ranked as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Seattle, WA – August 17,
Outdoor Adventures – Fun and Healthy In the dark, cold winter, it’s easy to stay cooped up and fall out of our exercise routines. However,
How Mess Affects Stress: Why Spring Cleaning Matters This year, more than 72% of American households will participate in spring cleaning, according to the American
https://youtu.be/vqWbuNWb3bA For some people, de-stressing is as simple as going on a jog or watching their favorite show after a long day. But for most
Employees who de-stress together, work better together. We know this for a fact — the combined symptoms of stress cost business $200 billion a year due to