Acupuncture & Massage Blog

Results from the 13th annual consumer survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association indicate that an increasing number of Americans are seeking massage for medical and health reasons, with relaxation and stress reduction as the top reasons people get massages. A vast majority of Americans, 86 percent, agree that massage can be effective in [...]

Often used in conjunction with acupuncture and Chinese herbalism, Tui Na (“push and grasp”) Chinese therapeutic massage therapy is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), originating in the Shang Dynasty, around 1700 B.C. Tui Na can improve blood circulation, increase range of motion and is effective in nerve regulation. Tui Na massage plays [...]

Acupressure may be more effective in reducing low back pain than physical therapy, according to a recent study. Low back pain is a common health condition. In prior studies, acupressure has been shown to be effective in alleviating various types of pain, but its ability to treat low back pain has not been fully evaluated. [...]

You can earn certification in the field of massage therapy in about eight months at Acupuncture & Massage College. AMC’s Massage Therapy program is designed for students seeking a career in the field of bodywork. AMC’s Massage Therapy Certificate program is a 720-hour, 8 ¼-month program which includes 164 hours of supervised clinical practice. Students [...]

Building a stable massage therapy practice during uncertain economic times requires building your business on client values as well as the need to make money. To create a successful business, massage therapists should form a tracking system that supervises relevant aspects of their practice. Determine how many clients you need to schedule each week to [...]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by a progressive degeneration of bone cartilage and is the most common type of arthritis in the United States. Associated with aging, the chronic condition affects 21 million Americans and causes more physical limitation than lung disease, heart disease and diabetes mellitus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [...]

A successful massage therapy practice requires you to become aware of what and where you want to be. Begin with visualization—write a paragraph that describes your ideal week, “I have 18 clients a week in my appointment book, each for a one-hour session. My clients value health awareness and what my massage therapy can do [...]

Americans are reporting experiencing more stress than last year, and are turning to massage therapy for stress reduction and relaxation, according to the 12th annual consumer survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA.) The survey found that 59 percent of Americans are more stressed this year than last year, and stress and relaxation [...]

A new study published in the Archives of Surgery has found that massage may complement routine care to reduce pain after major surgery. In the study, a group of 605 patients were assigned to three groups. Those who received daily 20-minute back massages in addition to routine care for four days after the surgery reported [...]

Massage therapy is often integrated into treatment plans for several specific diseases and conditions. A seven-year, international study published in February finds that some alternative therapies such as massage are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices. Also included in the short-list of best options for neck pain management are [...]