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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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21st Century Workplace Seated Massage

Posted on November 10, 2012 by David

This article originally appeared in MASSAGE Magazine‘s October 2012 issue. From the first days of professional seated massage in the mid 1980s, massage in the workplace has been a significant market segment. When my business was providing chair, or seated, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chair Massage, Marketing | Tagged chair massage, seated massage, wellness, workplace massage | 4 Comments

Tag Archives: seated massage

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

21st Century Workplace Seated Massage

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