Hands-on: The Massage Table

On Tuesday September 22, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals will offer a webinar on "Cold and Flu Safety" to their members--and to the public a week later. ABMP rightly deemed the information too important not to share. Email expectmore@abmp.com to be notified when these free guidelines for protecting both client and therapist health are available. "There's no reason any consumer should shy away from getting massage this year," says education director Anne Williams.

In other news:

Look Ma!
A "No Hands" massage goes deep into needy muscles, but is less taxing on therapists, who use their forearms and body weight to provide leverage. Added bonus: it feels like a hug.

Going to the Dogs
Want to become an animal masseur? Consult this list of training programs in the U.S. (and one in Canada).