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Articles

I have written a number of articles on massage therapy and the business of massage over the years. Among the best-known are my articles on Medical Massage vs. Wellness Massage, Setting Massage Rates, and Choosing a Massage School.

Here is a complete list (in alphabetical order) of the articles I’ve written to this point:

  • Apply to Become a Preferred Provider Massage Therapist in Washington State
  • Choosing a Massage School in Seattle
  • Hunch, Evidence, Doubt (HED): A Communication Model for Massage Therapists
  • I-895 – Washington State Health Care Initiative
    • Citizens Against I-895 Flyer
  • Medical Massage
  • Medical Massage Curriculum
  • Medical Massage vs. Wellness Massage
  • Seattle Massage
  • Setting Massage Rates
  • Wellness Massage

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