We subscribe to the following associations to stay current on the science and trends of massage, mindfulness, somatics, and spa treatments:

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Massage Business Blueprint

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals

International Spa Association

DAYSPA Magazine

Books

Pathology for Massage Therapists by Ruth Werner (click for a link to the book)

Spa Bodywork by Anne Williams (click for extensive list of resources)

The History of Massage Therapy by Robert Noah Calvert

Useful Resources

US National Library of Medicine

Wellcome Collection

 

Accessed Feb 2021:

Potassium Intake, Bioavailability, Hypertension, and Glucose Control

Scalp Massage The effect of a scalp massage on stress hormone, blood pressure, and heart rate of healthy female

Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on cortisol levels, arterial blood pressure and stress perception in academic stress condition

Sports Visualization