# news & research (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news & research. Page: Feed: --- ## [Safe and Effective Massage Techniques and Considerations for Elderly Clients](https://www.massagemag.com/safe-and-effective-massage-techniques-and-considerations-for-elderly-clients-279034/) _2026-07-16 · Sheila Alexander, LMT · MASSAGE Magazine_ Discover massage techniques and considerations for elderly clients, with expert tips on safety, positioning, and providing compassionate, effective care. ## [Massage Therapist Scope of Practice: What Therapists Can and Cannot Do](https://www.massagemag.com/massage-therapist-scope-of-practice-278891/) _2026-07-01 · MASSAGE Magazine · MASSAGE Magazine_ Learn massage therapist scope of practice, what massage therapists can and cannot do, when to refer out, and how documentation supports safer practice. ## [Top 10 Massage Booking Software Platforms Ranked by 1,400+ Licensed Massage Therapists in 2025](https://www.massagemag.com/top-booking-software-platforms-278746/) _2026-06-17 · MASSAGE Magazine · MASSAGE Magazine_ In 2025, MASSAGE Magazine surveyed professionals across private practices, spas, and mobile settings to identify the top-performing massage tables in real treatment rooms. ## [Top 10 Massage Creams, Gels, and Lotions Ranked by 1,400+ Licensed Massage Therapists in 2025](https://www.massagemag.com/top-massage-creams-gels-and-lotions-278619/) _2026-06-02 · MASSAGE Magazine · MASSAGE Magazine_ In 2025, MASSAGE Magazine surveyed professionals across private practices, spas, and mobile settings to identify the top-performing massage creams, gels, and lotions in real treatment rooms. ## [Top 10 Massage Chairs Ranked by 1,400+ Licensed Massage Therapists in 2025](https://www.massagemag.com/top-massage-chairs-278650/) _2026-05-12 · MASSAGE Magazine · MASSAGE Magazine_ In 2025, MASSAGE Magazine surveyed professionals across private practices, spas, and mobile settings to identify the top-performing massage chairs in real treatment rooms. ## [The Future of Massage Therapy](https://www.massagemag.com/the-future-of-massage-therapy-278603/) _2026-05-05 · Heights Wellness Retreat · MASSAGE Magazine_ Massage Heights helped lead the way in making massage part of a routine. Today, that evolution continues with Heights Wellness Retreat, a model designed around the therapist, the guest, and a full wellness experience built for long term results. ## [Post-injury Rehabilitation: How Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists Partner for Optimal Recovery](https://www.massagemag.com/post-injury-rehabilitation-how-physiotherapists-and-massage-therapists-partner-for-optimal-recovery-273424/) _2026-04-28 · Healthmax Physiotherapy Scarborough · MASSAGE Magazine_ This article explores how physiotherapists and massage therapists can partner to guide recovery through every healing phase. ## [Top 10 Massage Tables Ranked by 1,400+ Licensed Massage Therapists](https://www.massagemag.com/top-massage-tables-278086/) _2026-04-15 · MASSAGE Magazine · MASSAGE Magazine_ In 2025, MASSAGE Magazine surveyed professionals across private practices, spas, and mobile settings to identify the top-performing massage tables in real treatment rooms. ## [The Vagus Nerve, Stress Response, and the Power of Massage Therapy](https://www.massagemag.com/the-power-of-massage-therapy-276505/) _2026-04-01 · Marian Wolfe Dixon · MASSAGE Magazine_ Understanding how stress affects the nervous system helps massage therapists support relaxation and guide clients back toward balance and healing. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1aJ6jmRuRo83) _2026-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [How Gift Certificates Can Grow Your Massage Practice](https://www.massagemag.com/benefits-of-gift-certificates-276479/) _2026-03-18 · David Weintraub · MASSAGE Magazine_ Gift certificates can drive new clients, reward loyal ones, and generate upfront revenue to strategically grow your massage practice.