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Separating Safety from Gatekeeping: The Case for Chair Massage as Entry-Level Practice

Posted on December 27, 2025 by David

Why the regulations designed to protect the profession actually limit its reach By David Palmer The American massage profession has spent decades fighting for legitimacy. At the heart of this struggle has been a critical mission: separating professional massage from … Continue reading →

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