THE MASSAGE WORLD LIBRARY
Expert Knowledge for
Massage Professionals
Explore techniques, anatomy insights, business advice and professional perspectives from Massage World.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Featured Articles
Selected insights from the Massage World archive.
Massage Techniques
A practical exploration of neck anatomy and soft tissue release, covering assessment, movement restrictions, treatment approaches and considerations around the jaw.
Business & Practice
Identify what makes your massage business distinctive and communicate it clearly, with practical ideas for a consistent brand that helps clients connect with you.
Anatomy & Physiology
A look at research into sex hormones, fascial tissue and pain, exploring how hormonal changes may influence tissue behaviour and the client experience.
BUSINESS & PRACTICE
Build a Stronger Massage Business
Practical guidance for building a thriving, sustainable practice.
Business & Practice
What happens when a client asks you to delete their treatment notes? Explore record retention, insurance considerations and responding to requests for erasure.
Business & Practice
Understand who your ideal spa clients are and how market research can guide your services, pricing, positioning and wider business planning decisions.
Business & Practice
A guide to planning a new clinic or spa, covering your vision, branding, finance, location, staffing, pricing and the steps towards opening.
FRESH FROM THE MAGAZINE
Latest Articles
Insights, techniques and ideas from our contributors.
Massage Techniques
Rosalie Samet explores the Hawaiian philosophy behind Lomi Lomi and the role of loving touch, self-awareness and personal development in practitioner training.
Health & Wellbeing
Do skincare products need a gender? Explore the influence of marketing, differences in skin and why individual needs should guide product choices.
Health & Wellbeing
A personal account of chest pain after cardiac assessment, exploring possible non-cardiac causes while emphasising the importance of seeking medical evaluation first.
Anatomy & Physiology
What is fascia, and what can hands-on treatment change? Julien Baker examines common claims and the evidence behind approaches to fascial work.
Massage Techniques
Explore gaps in scar aftercare following surgery and trauma, and the role of specialist scar therapy, timely support and informed client guidance.
Anatomy & Physiology
How everyday movements combine contributions from many joints, and why restrictions and compensations matter when assessing clients beyond isolated muscle and joint tests.