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Official Publication of American
Massage Therapy Association
Summer 99 -
Vol. 38, No.2
FEATURES
Technique:
40 Lengthening
Stereotypes
Using the lower back as example, the author explains how to assess and correct myofascial
tissue around muscles and prevent return of post-exercise acute pain.
By Doug Alexander
Photos by Todd Carpigni
102 The Hypermobile Client, The Hypermobile Therapist
Usually associated with circus contortionists and popularly known as double-jointed, this
condition can lead to serious joint problems in client or therapist.
By Rich Olcott
112 The
Rolfer's View of Chronic Low-Back Pain
Common movement habits keep clients returning with complaints of low-back pain. Once these
are identified, these clients can be instructed in how to help themselves.
By Mary Bond
Photos by Renata Robb
Ethics
64 Compassionate
Self-Examination in Healing Relationships
Pay attention to the sense of a relationship from moment to moment and be willing to
explore your own motivations in a deep and personal way, by yourself and with a peer.
By Kylea Taylor and Katherine Ziegler
Successful Practice
96 Bob Waddington: Professionalism and Advertising
This massage therapist-turned-proprietor successfully manages 25 massage therapists in a
Suburban Boston center known as Waddington’s.
By Mort Malkin
Photos by Joe Lucas
Practice, Practice, Practice
81 Taking
Care of Business: Gift Certificates Bring in New Clients
Ways to increase the effectiveness of this excellent business builder.
By Cherie Sohnen-Moe
85 Purchase Professional Services with a Group
Band together with other therapists and hire a professional to answer your questions
By Lu Bauer
86 Finding
and Recovering Lost Revenue
Methods to neutralize problems and dam your revenue stream.
Marla Crawley
89 The
Professional Receipt
Vital elements and form of the receipt you should give every client.
By Ed Denning
92 Tips
for Better Business Record Keeping
A check list to help you streamline your records for tax and other purposes.
By Jan Zobel |