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Massage Therapy Education in Jersey City: Learning the Why

What should good massage education give you? Jersey City educator Ceallaigh Lorenz shares how understanding, feedback, and mentorship help therapists grow.

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Oct 85 min read

Essential Continuing Education for Massage Therapists: Purposeful Growth with Massage Therapy Online Courses

Personally, I think that continuing education is the secret sauce that keeps massage therapists from burning out. If I see one of my staff starting to show the signs of burnout, I could put money on the fact that they haven't learned something In while. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, I think that learning should never really stop, if you want to keep going In this field. But with busy schedules and client appointments, how do you choose the right cour

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Sep 84 min read

How to Guide Your Team Through the Hardest Moments

In 2019 I had just hired a therapist named Katsunari, and I could tell from the first few minutes of the interview that he had the makings of a great healer. He was deeply caring, he had wonderful hands, and he had that quality you cannot teach, which I wish I had the words to describe. What he did not have yet was confidence, or a settled sense of his own style, and so much of my early work with him was simply helping him see what I saw, and guiding him to learn more. I did

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Jul 276 min read

What Do I Do When a Massage Client Won't Relax?

Early in my career (think 20 years ago... meep!) I had a client who kept guarding every time I tried to touch her lower back. So what that meant is that every time I moved past her bra line, her shoulders would tense, and so would her glutes. I spent most of that hour making the mistake of trying to kind of force the tension out of her. Im embarrassed to say that I dug in harder, and worked longer on the same spots, telling her to “relax” (cringe) and I told myself that I ju

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Jul 236 min read

Why a human centered business is good business

One of the strongest therapists I have ever worked with is someone I almost fired twice in his first six months. But Instead I gave him a raise. Because in his first six months, he stopped showing up for work twice without a single call or text. The second time, he was gone for two days before I even knew where he was. Most owners would have fired him without a second thought. Instead, I gave him a raise. I want to tell you why, because it is the clearest example I have of s

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Jun 235 min read

Why Working Harder Won't Move Lymph, and What Actually Does

A massage therapist asked me recently why her client's swelling wasn't going down, no matter how hard she worked on it. It is one of the most common questions I get, and it almost always comes from a caring place. We are trained to believe that depth of effort is how we help people, so when something isn't responding, the natural instinct is to push harder and dig deeper. With the lymphatic system, that instinct tends to take us in exactly the wrong direction. I want to walk

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Jun 144 min read

The Benefits of Science-Based Health Programs

When it comes to improving our health and well-being, the options can feel endless. From trendy diets to the latest fitness fads, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But what if there was a way to cut through the noise and focus on what truly works? That’s where science-based health programs come in. These programs rely on solid research and proven methods to help people achieve lasting wellness. I’ve found that embracing this approach not only makes the journey clearer but also mo

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Apr 224 min read

How to Meditate During Chemotherapy

Accessible, practical ways patients can try one- to two-minute mindfulness practices to help manage anxiety, stress, and other common treatment effects.

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Mar 34 min read

Why Touch Based Care Belongs in Patient Centered Models Within Breast Cancer Treatment

A Moment I Keep Coming Back To I remember my first day of Manual Decongestive Therapy training — medical lymphatic drainage — on the campus of Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. It was 2011. I was the only massage therapist in the room. Everyone else had a Dr. in front of their name. All of us were surprised at how much we didn't know about the lymphatic system. Back then, reliable information was scarce, and the specialized services common in oncology today simply didn't

Ceallaigh Lorenz

Feb 28 min read

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The blog explores wellness education and patient-centered care, including science-based health programs, meditation during chemotherapy, and touch-based care in breast cancer treatment. Start with the article most relevant to your interests.

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