Structural Balancing Techniques

Structural Balancing Techniques

Structural Balancing Techniques Learn techniques to balance the structure of the body. Alleviate chronic pain by treating the anterior structure of the torso, cervical region, and abdominal cavity. Instructor Elan Schacter demonstrates a few simple techniques. www.MassageProCE.com

Fascial Release

Fascial Release Elan Schacter

FEATURING ELAN SCHACTER I get invited frequently to speak and teach at a variety of massage schools based on my vast experience. I’ve assisted schools in Hawaii, Missouri, and North Carolina with their curriculum and I’ve been a program director as well. I also provide consulting services for massage schools around the U.S. and I am co-creating a teacher training …

Beginner Massage Therapist Sequence

03.20.2021 Massage Therapy Session Routine Description: This is a general Swedish routine that may be used by a beginner therapist as a basic structure for treatment. This is in the context of a relaxation treatment. Session Time: 60 Minutes Important Notes: Be sure to have a massage instructor demonstrate the techniques used before trying this. Be aware of contraindications and …

Susan Salvo talks about decisions: great ones and horrible ones

Susan Salvo

 An Interview with Susan Salvo By: Elan Schacter PART II “Today, massage is frequently sought out for pain management and for stress management. In the near future, I predict that massage will be used as an intervention for a host of nervous disorders and mental health issues.” – Susan Salvo This is a continuation of a previous blog. Visit https://elanschacter.com/what-susan-salvo-has-to-say-about-making-it-in-the-massage-industry/ …

What Susan Salvo has to say about making it in the Massage industry!

Susan Salvo

An Interview with SUSAN SALVO By: Elan Schacter Susan Salvo author of Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists “…Part of our challenge as a profession is to really think about the terms we use, how we describe what we do to each other, to our clients, and to our referral bases such as health care providers.” ― …

Tendon Injuries

tendon injuries

Part 1 In this blog we will review some of the causes, descriptions, and massage therapy treatments of pain caused by injury to tendons, or tendinopathy. In this first part, we will discuss the general presentation of the injuries. Part 2 describes several common examples of tendinitis. Treatment consideration for massage therapists will be explained in part 3. There are …

Massage for Pain

Much research has been done to assess the effectiveness of massage for treating many forms of pain. For a lot of the research, the results are proven to be fantastic, especially for those who receive a weekly treatment. In one Seattle based research study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 401 people suffering from nonspecific low back pain were …

Sports Massage & Grits

When applied appropriately, sports massage can help athletes achieve peak performance, as well as prevent the dreaded delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) we all experience after a rough work out. When preparing for competitive athletic events, there are many avenues an athlete may take to achieve peak performance. When an athlete chooses massage as part of their regiment, it’s good …

Massage for Anxiety and Depression

A common reason for someone to visit a massage therapist is for help with feelings of stress. Now scientific evidence shows that beyond an ability to combat stress, massage can even combat anxiety and depression, and that the effects are cumulative, meaning getting massage regularly is more effective than a single visit. There was a fantastic study done at Cedars-Sinai …