Massachusetts AMTA members & wannabes
If you're here in Massachusetts and you're not yet a member of the Mass AMTA chapter, I urge you to consider joining. Look at this great newsletter and all the benefits and information they offer to improve your practice! I am impressed with the low-cost CEU offerings at the May annual meeting weekend, the multitude of good continuing ed and networking opportunities, the create your own free website perk for AMTA members, state legal updates, and other useful articles!
Read the February 2012 Mass AMTA newsletter here. Then join.
All the best to you!
~ Melissa
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Posted by Melissa Alosso on February 29th, 2012 | Permalink
nerve injury recovery research
Interesting story from NPR on research to help people recover from nerve damage!
Read the full article here:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/27/147344516/new-methods-could-speed-up-repair-of-injured-nerves
Listen here:
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=147344516&m=147485987
In wellness ~
Dianna
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Posted by Melissa Alosso on February 27th, 2012 | Permalink
New, New, NEW!
Arnica Relief Lotion is NEW and getting rave reviews!

You've asked for our powerful, handmade Arnica extract in a ready-to-use healing lotion base and we've answered. Check out this muscle relieving powerhouse of pure Arnica herbal extract to combat inflammation and our synergy of essential oils known for easing spasm and boosting circulation!
Pure Pro Arnica Relief Lotion is available in three sizes:
1 oz trial/travel bottle
8 oz bottle with pump
128 oz/gallon (pump sold separately)
Pick it up for your treatments and to resell or send home with your clients for self-care. They'll get amazing results that will keep them coming back to you for more. Wishing you much success always!
In wellness ~
Dianna
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Posted by Melissa Alosso on February 21st, 2012 | Permalink
NY Times hails the healing power of massage
“With massage, you can have your cake and eat it too—massage can suppress inflammation and actually enhance cell recovery.”
Isn't that the best endorsement!
According to the recent
New York Times Article, "How Massage Heals Sore Muscles" by Nicholas Bakalar:
“'The bottom line is that there appears to be a suppression of pathways in inflammation and an increase in mitochondrial biogenesis,' helping the muscle adapt to the demands of increased exercise, said the senior author, Dr. Mark A. Tarnopolsky."
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Posted by Melissa Alosso on February 6th, 2012 | Permalink