According to legend, Thai massage was founded by Shivago Komarpaj, who was Buddha’s physician. Thai massage is definitely one of the more ancient massage therapy practices, and it absorbed Hindu and Chinese h
By Dr. Ross Turchaninov, MDand B. Prilutsky, LMT In the age of the Internet, it can be difficult to keep up with all the professional news. We greatly appreciate Sue Hitzmann, LMT, from Massage Professionals, w
By Oleg Bouimer, LMT, CMMP I recently presented a continuing education class on Russian sports massage during the FSMTA Convention. After receiving so many inspiring and heartfelt testimonials from the practiti
By O. Bouimer, LMTand Ross Turchaninov, MD I. M. Sarkisov-Sirasini, MD, was the principal scientist who developed the concept of Russian Sports Massage. In 1957, he proposed the use of a friction technique that
By Oleg Bouimer, LMT PRE-EVENT: Warm-Up What has compelled me to write this article is my love of doing and teaching massage. I LOVE IT! The whole world seems to be a brighter and happier place when I wake up k
