Massage Therapy, Spa & Salon Education, Buying Guides & Professional Resource Blog

Explore practical guides on professional massage techniques, equipment reviews, clinic management, and continuing education. Whether you operate a private practice, manage a day spa, or outfit a physical therapy clinic, discover expert insights to elevate your treatments and streamline your daily operations.

How to Carry Kids Around Without Ruining Your Back
How to Carry Kids Around Without Ruining Your Back
September 21, 2024

How to Carry Kids Around Without Ruining Your Back

When your baby is very small, carrying them may seem simple. However, as your child...
Look Out for Symptoms of Injury After You’ve Been in a Car Crash
Look Out for Symptoms of Injury After You’ve Been in a Car Crash
September 21, 2024

Look Out for Symptoms of Injury After You’ve Been in a Car Crash

Being involved in a car accident is one of the most frightening things someone can...
Why You Should Give Alternative Health a Try Today
Why You Should Give Alternative Health a Try Today
September 21, 2024

Why You Should Give Alternative Health a Try Today

Whether you are a health professional or a patient searching for relief, massage therapy can...
Guide to Sports Massage Therapy
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  • deep tissue massage
  • post workout muscle recovery tips
  • rehab
  • sports massage
  • sports massage benefits
September 21, 2024

Guide to Sports Massage Therapy

Your Guide to Sports Massage Therapy In modern athletics, structural recovery is no longer an...
Massage Therapy can help Rehabilitation
Massage Therapy can help Rehabilitation
September 21, 2024

Massage Therapy can help Rehabilitation

How Massage Therapy Can Help Your Rehabilitation Process What's the first thing that comes to...
First time at the Spa?
First time at the Spa?
September 21, 2024

First time at the Spa?

First Time At The Spa? Alt text: woman and baby at the spa with robeWoman...
Massage Therapy Today: How We Treat Our Inner Health
Massage Therapy Today: How We Treat Our Inner Health
September 21, 2024

Massage Therapy Today: How We Treat Our Inner Health

Massage Therapy Today: How We Treat Our Inner Health Massage therapist pressing onto trigger point...
Psycho and Somatic Benefits of Massage Therapy
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  • biofreeze
  • biotone
  • lmt-gear
  • massage-benefits
  • massage-supplies
  • somatic-health
  • wellness-equipment
September 21, 2024

Psycho and Somatic Benefits of Massage Therapy

The ultimate guide to psycho and somatic massage benefits. Learn how bodywork improves sleep, relieves...
What You Can Do to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa
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  • massage-king
  • aromatherapy
  • mind-body
  • spa-body-treatments
  • towels-sheets-linens
  • wellness-lifestyle
September 21, 2024

What You Can Do to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa

Make your bathroom feel like a spa: Discover biophilic bathroom design, clinical hydrotherapy tub science,...
How to Stay Looking Young as You Age
A middle-aged woman is looking in a mirror and rubbing her cheek.
  • massage-king
  • aromatherapy
  • creams-gels-lotions
  • mind-body
  • spa-body-treatments
  • wellness-lifestyle
September 21, 2024

How to Stay Looking Young as You Age

How to stay looking young as you age: Discover the clinical science of collagen synthesis,...
3 Injuries That Massage Therapy Can Help With: Clinical Biomechanics & Recovery
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  • Massage-fx
  • massage-king
  • bolsters-pillows
  • clinical-techniques
  • hot-cold-therapy
  • massage-room-setup
  • physical-therapy
September 21, 2024

3 Injuries That Massage Therapy Can Help With: Clinical Biomechanics & Recovery

3 injuries that massage therapy can help with: Discover how clinical bodywork relieves lumbar back...
What to Know About Milk Thistle and Massage
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  • aromatherapy
  • creams-gels-lotions
  • lmt-education
  • mind-body
  • wellness-lifestyle
September 21, 2024

What to Know About Milk Thistle and Massage

Milk thistle and massage: Discover the clinical science of silymarin, how bodywork intersects with liver...

Professional Insights for Massage Therapists, Spas & Clinics

At Massage King, our mission goes beyond providing premium equipment and bodywork supplies. Our resource center is designed to help Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs), estheticians, chiropractors, and wellness professionals build successful, efficient practices. From in-depth product comparisons to hands-on clinical tips, we break down what you need to know.

What You’ll Find in Our Resource Center

  • Topical & Lubricant Guides: Clear breakdowns of glide, workability, and ingredient profiles for massage creams, oils, gels, and lotions (including hypoallergenic and organic options).
  • Equipment & Outfitting Comparisons: Side-by-side evaluations of portable massage tables, electric lift systems, stationary tables, salon steamers, and clinic carts from brands like Earthlite, Oakworks, and Biotone.
  • Practice Management & Workflow: Practical advice for mobile LMT setups, laundry maintenance, infection control, and optimizing treatment room ergonomics.
  • Continuing Education & Skill Building: Tips and visual reference guides covering specialized modalities, self-care routines to prevent therapist burnout, and industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is new content published?

We regularly release detailed comparison guides, setup tutorials, and product breakdowns to help bodywork professionals keep their practice up to date.

Where can I find continuing education materials and study aids?

We feature dedicated resources for LMT prep and continuing education, including textbooks, anatomical models, flashcards, and online CEU guidance within our Books & Media Collection.