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In today's episode and season finale, Holly and Maddy address a slightly comical client question.  Listen and learn more about how a massage therapist uses their hands, arms, elbows... chin????

Enjoy and see you all next season!

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy speak directly to those who are struggling to pass or anxious to take their licensing test. Hear what they have to say about study tips and how they prepared for their own exams.  Hopefully this episode  encourages you to continue following your dream of becoming a massage therapist.

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy answer a common question from massage clients. Learn why a three hour massage isn't necessarily the most beneficial option for your body's recovery.

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy discuss the importance of maintaining clear boundaries. Learn how keeping personal and professional boundaries can help establish balance in your life.

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy discuss the most current research available regarding massage for pregnant women.  Learn how you can help your pregnant clients as their term progresses. 

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy help you decide when to come back for your next massage. There are a few key factors to consider when making this decision. Listen and learn how to keep massage part of your health routine.

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In today's episode, Holly and Maddy discuss a few speed bumps. They talk about how to work through and avoid problems when it comes to no-shows and cancelations, gift cards, and collecting payments.

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Today is a good day to have a good day!  This is your invitation to Take 5 minutes to help your body release some muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Days get busy, weeks fly past and all along the way tension creeps in and makes itself at home. Don't let tension live rent free in you muscles and joints. Take 5 and feel some relief right now. 

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In today's episode of Massage 101, Maddy covers some basic information about manual lymphatic drainage.  She goes through the  anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, explains some examples of MLD sequences, talks about the results you should see in your clients. Don't be afraid to put your MLD skills to the test, and if you need more training to feel comfortable providing this service, we encourage you to go forth and practice! This is a highly valuable service that you can offer your clients.

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Article
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22211/#:~:text=The%20lymphatic%20system%20(lymph%2C%20lymph,bloodstream%2C%20thereby%20preventing%20tissue%20swelling.

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In today's Client Question episode, Holly and Maddy discuss some tricks and tips that people can apply between their massage sessions to help them progress. Listen and learn what you can be doing to help yourself along the course of your treatment.

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In today's episode of Massage 101, Holly and Maddy discuss self-care tips that can be applied in order to save there therapist from breaking down. Learn how you can help your self out just by planning your schedule and setting up your work space intentionally. Having a healthy head space and remembering your own body while you work can make a difference in the way you feel.

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In today's Client Question episode, Holly and Maddy discuss the common papers, procedures and practices that can help you identify a business that is operating within legal boundaries.  We want you all to find an excellent therapist and get your massage therapy in a safe environment. Listen, learn and keep massage in your life.

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In this episode of Massage 101, Holly and Maddy discuss the importance of self - awareness as we take steps to grow our practice. Four key elements to keep in mind are; deciding what you want, evaluating your resources, finding your voice, and being yourself.  Start simple but expect growth and embrace the change that happens along the way.

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Resources
https://mblexguide.com/resources/

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In this episode Holly and Maddy discuss some of the benefits that the body receives from massage therapy. They talk through each of the ten organ systems of the body and how each is directly affected by the application of massage.

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Sources:
https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/body/review.html#:~:text=Ten%20major%20systems%20include%20the,psychological%20functions%20of%20body%20systems.
https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2018/10/05/surprising-things-massage-can-do/#:~:text=Massage%20helps%20that%20by%20relaxing,swelling%20and%20other%20muscle%20issues.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19380.htm#:~:text=Upon%20inhalation%2C%20the%20diaphragm%20contracts,forced%20out%20of%20the%20lungs.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19380.htm#:~:text=Upon%20inhalation%2C%20the%20diaphragm%20contracts,forced%20out%20of%20the%20lungs.

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In this episode Holly and Maddy help people who are new to the world of massage understand what to expect. Even if you have had massage several times before, you may learn something new by listening to this episode.

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In this episode of Massage 101, Holly and Maddy discuss the importance of writing a complete SOAP note. They go over each section of the cart note and what it should include. They share advice about providing clear communication to the audience of the SOAP. They also give some tips on systems and software that can make the job easier. Links for some of these can be found below.

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Online Charting Services:
https://www.noterro.com/?svredirect=true
https://www.massagebook.com/

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In this client question episode,  Holly and Maddy discuss writing a SOAP note. They explain what information should be included in each section of the note as well as common mistakes to avoid. If you aren't confident writing chart note, then you will find this episode helpful.

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In today's episode of Massage 101, Holly and Maddy discuss the treatment room. They go over what the client should experience when they walk into the room How should it look, sound, smell and what should the overall feel of the space be. There is a lot of room to be creative here, so where do we need to draw the line?

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Sources:
https://clinicsense.com/blog/massage-room-setup-ideas

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