If you’re a wellness professional looking to add sports massage to your toolkit, you’re probably wondering: What is a sports massage, exactly? Simply put, it’s a type of massage designed to help active people recover faster and perform better. It can even help them avoid injuries.A sports massage isn’t your typical spa massage focused only on relaxation. It targets specific … [Read more...]

People often assume that the most important element of your job as a hair stylist is the caliber of your skill behind the chair. Don’t get us wrong – that’s definitely a key factor to your success as a cosmetologist, barber, or hair stylist. But as a staple in the service industry, you know better than anyone that you could be the most gifted stylist in the world and still … [Read more...]

Ever wondered why Swedish massage is still one of the go-to styles for relaxation? Its long, flowing strokes aren’t just pleasant; they help muscles let go of tension and get blood moving again. That’s in addition to calming the mind. For many massage therapists, Swedish massage is the very first technique learned in school, and it becomes a steady favorite throughout their … [Read more...]

March 11, 2019. Maya Meron walked into a Pilates studio. Just another class. Just another machine. She moved into position. The room was quiet. Then the locking bar snapped.In seconds, she was on the floor with a fractured elbow and internal injuries. Worse still, her international violin career ended on the spot. What followed was years of lawsuits and a hard fight for … [Read more...]

When you picture a relaxing massage, chances are you’re imagining a Swedish massage. Known as the most common and widely practiced form of massage therapy, Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes, gentle kneading, and rhythmic tapping to help your body release tension and your mind find calm.But beyond relaxation, what are the real benefits of Swedish massage … [Read more...]