Evidence-based articles, practical guides and training insights for massage therapists, healthcare professionals and wellness practitioners from The Canadian Health Academy.
- Buccal Massage vs. TMJ Dysfunction Manual Therapy: What Is the Difference?Buccal massage and manual therapy for TMJ dysfunction can both involve work inside the mouth, but their goals, assessment, evidence and scope differ. A practitioner-focused guide for healthcare professionals in Ontario.
- Cupping Therapy for Practitioners: What the Evidence Says and How to Get Trained in OntarioIs cupping therapy worth adding to your practice? An evidence-based look at what the research shows, the safety points every practitioner should know, and what to look for in a cupping therapy course in Ontario.
- Gua Sha vs. IASTM: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Learn?Gua Sha and IASTM both use tools on soft tissue, but they differ in origin, technique and goals. Here is how practitioners can choose which to learn.
- Your Clients Have Seen the Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Videos. Can You Deliver It?Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage is all over social media. Learn how it differs from clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and how to add both to your practice, at our live session on Thursday, October 8.
- What Is K-Taping and How Does It Help Relieve Pain? An Evidence-Based Guide for PractitionersWhat is K-Taping (kinesiology taping), how is it thought to relieve pain, and what does the research really show? An evidence-based guide for physiotherapists, massage therapists, kinesiologists and other healthcare practitioners.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Liposuction: What the Evidence Says for PractitionersAn evidence-based look at how Manual Lymphatic Drainage may support recovery after liposuction, what the research does and does not show, and how physiotherapists, massage therapists and holistic practitioners can work safely with post-surgical clients.
- Online vs In Person MLD Certification: Which One Is Right for You? As Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) continues to grow in popularity across wellness, rehabilitation, post-operative care, aesthetic treatments, and holistic therapies, more healthcare practitioners, yoga instructors, and wellness professionals are asking an important question: Should I take my MLD certification online or in person? The answer depends on your goals, learning