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Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork
Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork

Practical self-care tips and techniques for massage therapists and clients. Learn how to protect your body, manage stress, and stay energized.

We love these yoga routines for massage therapists

Self-care is essential for a long massage therapy career, and that includes doing all those stretches you keep suggesting for your clients. These yoga routines target the areas massage therapists use most and help prevent repetitive use injuries. Yoga for Hands, Fingers, and Wrists YouTube yoga favorite Adriene Mischler has dozens of quick yoga routines that are easy to incorporate into a busy day, but this 11-minute video should be on every massage therapist’s weekly rotation. The simple stretches focus on the delicate muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists to prevent burnout for these overworked areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxC4LhOrMFw [...]

By |2025-07-02T19:32:52-04:00December 18th, 2021|Categories: Self Care|Tags: , , , |
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5 Essential Self-Care Practices for Massage Therapists

Massage therapy can be a physically (and sometimes emotionally) demanding career, but it’s also incredibly rewarding for massage therapists who love what they do. Self-care is an essential part of longevity in the field and is key to preventing overuse injuries or exhaustion. Here are 5 self-care practices every massage therapist should adopt.   1. Stretching or Yoga Regularly stretching before and after sessions or getting in a quick yoga session every day is a great way to prevent physical burnout. Practicing yoga can also help you develop an awareness of your body’s abilities and a respect for your [...]

By |2025-07-02T19:32:16-04:00November 4th, 2021|Categories: Self Care|Tags: , , , , |
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First Massage? Here’s What to Expect During Your Appointment

Getting a massage for the first time can make some clients feel nervous, but there’s no reason to be. If you book a massage appointment with a licensed massage therapist (LMT), you’re in good hands. Here are the answers to the most common questions massage therapists get from first-time massage clients. How should I prepare for my first massage? The best thing you can do to prepare for your first massage is to show up roughly ten to fifteen minutes before your appointment begins. This will give you plenty of time to fill out any intake paperwork. While [...]

By |2025-07-02T19:31:29-04:00October 7th, 2021|Categories: Self Care|Tags: , , , , , , |
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The Professional School of Massage & Bodywork (PSMB) operates a student massage clinic under licensed instructor supervision. In line with Pennsylvania law, massage therapists must be trained in contraindications and hold a state license; while students are in training, our clinic follows strict safety guidelines. Certain services may not be suitable during pregnancy or for clients with specific medical conditions—doctor’s notes may be requested—and we recommend waiting at least six weeks postpartum before booking. Clients must be 14 or older for full-body massage. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s written consent; for ages 14–15 a parent must remain in the treatment room, and for ages 16–17 they must remain on-site.