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

by David Palmer | Dec 27, 2025 | Bodywork, Chair Massage, Politics

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...

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