35 Best Blogs for Massage Therapists
For those of you looking for the latest news and views in the massage blogosphere, we've got you covered. These informative, well-written blogs cover everything from business tips, to advice on particular techniques, and discussions of massage ethics. We hope you enjoy our top 35 picks.
Massage Geeks was created by Willow Myles in 2007 with the goal of providing tips to help massage therapists become better at their trade.
2. Fingertips
Fingertips is written by a licensed massage therapist, and it offers tips and information on improving health and wellness.
The Cortiva Institute runs a blog that covers many topics relating to massage therapy and massage therapy schools.
4. Punkie Spelts' Massage Therapy Blog
Written by California-based massage therapist Punkie Spelts, this blog provides well-researched information about massage and other alternative healthcare therapies. In her bio, Spelts promises: “As I mature in the field of massage, my web site will also mature.”
5. Therapeutic Massage 2 Go – Mobile Massage
Melanie Crow, a licensed massage therapist, writes about topics in which she has training, from sports massage to acupressure to posture and anatomy.
This blog was founded in 2003 by licensed massage practitioner Carol Wiley, who graduated from massage school in Seattle. In her blog, Wiley discusses general massage therapy tips, including stretches, and salary outlooks for careers in the massage industry.
Ben Crabtree is a licensed massage therapist who runs the San Antonio Massage Blog. The subjects he and his guest writers cover range from massage therapy economics to how often you should get a massage.
8. Massage Your Mind: Massage Success Tips
The Massage Your Mind blog is run by Elizabeth Fletcher Brown, who was a professional dancer for many years before entering the massage field. The blog covers tips and tricks for operating a successful massage therapy business.
Julie Onofrio has been a massage therapist since 1987. In her Body Worker blog she covers topics like how to create and run a massage therapy business.
A blog for massage therapists, aspiring massage therapists, and massage educators. Topics include massage techniques, ethics, and business practices.
11. Body Wisdom Massage School's Blog
Written by staffers at the Body Wisdom Massage School, this blog covers everything from aromatherapy to neck massages.
Rachel Beider is the owner of Massage Williamsburg and writer of the Massage Williamsburg blog. She discusses healthy eating as well as massage therapy.
13. National Holistic Institute Blog
The National Holistic Institute talks about more than just massage in this blog. Discussions here cover community involvement and other happenings in the massage world.
14. The Cranial Cavity of a Massage Therapist
This blog details the thoughts and feelings of a massage therapist. Blog entries discuss the life of a massage therapist, and range from PTSD to walk-in clients. The author of the blog is Roismhaire (Irish for “Rosemary”) who owns and operates a massage business.
15. Acupuncture & Massage Blog
The Acupuncture Massage College updates this blog frequently with information about using massage to treat various disorders.
The Austin Massage Blog chronicles life as a massage student and some of the issues massage students encounter. It also covers massage techniques and supplies.
17. Inner Harmony Massage Therapy Blog
Specific massage techniques and modalities, such as Reiki and lomi lomi massage, are investigated here. This blog also covers general health tips and holistic healing benefits.
18. Business & Marketing Ideas for Massage and Spa Professionals
Written by Felicia, a massage therapy instructor from the Natural School of Massage, this blog shares tips on how to overcome common business problems in the massage industry.
19. Shiatsu Blog
The Shiatsu Blog is run by Tracy Footitt, a Shiatsu practitioner from the United Kingdom. The blog discusses topics from fertility to massage therapy books.
Massage tools and supplies and how they are used.
21. Balance Massage Therapy Blog
Helps people understand how massage therapy can be used to treat and manage pain.
PJ Harris, a Seattle-based massage practitioner and Reiki master, explains and demonstrates many types of massage methods.
23. Rainbow Touch Massage Blog
Written by Anita Foster, this blog focuses on massage clients who want to learn more about how their specific ailments can be treated by massage.
24. The Massage Pundit: The Politics of Massage
The Massage Pundit publishes information on the politics of the massage therapy community. This blog also provides information about professional massage organizations and how they operate in order to benefit massage therapists.
25. Erik Dalton Bodywork Training Blog
Discusses workshops pertaining to massage therapy and contains videos demonstrating various massage techniques.
Periodically posts tips on wellness and how massage therapy can benefit your health.
27. Hands On Blog!
Replete with information about massage in everyday life, including how massage can help manage pain while driving, and how the elderly can benefit from massage therapy.
An information source for alternative healing methods, with posts about lomi lomi massage and how to use massage to manage pain.
This offers a myriad of information on alternative medicine, plus specific coverage of massage techniques and massage benefits.
30. Susie's Spa Blog
Here you'll find details of all the happenings and goings-on in the spa industry.
Discusses how massage therapy is beneficial to health and wellness, and how different types of massages are used to treat different ailments.
32. Spaboom
For spa or massage therapy professionals who are looking for new ways to promote their businesses.
33. Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research
This blog covers information pertaining to spa and massage therapy clinics. It discusses advances in medicine and also gives new ways of using massage to treat illness.
34. Nami Spa Blog
Written by the owner of the Nami Spa in Boston, this blog includes posts on things like acne and stress reduction through massage.
35. Centre Ave Massage & Spa Blog
A health-focused blog that discusses new trends in the spa and massage industry, such as kinesio taping, and provides information on subjects like breast cancer.
