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Ever run out of clean fitted sheets before your next client arrives? Don’t stress — this quick tip shows you how to turn a standard flat sheet into a secure, professional-looking fitted sheet in just seconds. As massage therapists, we’ve all been there — laundry bottlenecks, forgotten linens, or just trying to make do between clients. In this short tutorial, I’ll walk you through a simple method to keep your table looking neat and secure using what you already have on hand. ✅ Quick ✅ Professional ✅ No pins or sewing required Whether you’re in a pinch or just prefer using flat sheets, this trick is a game-changer for your setup flow. ⸻ ✨ Subscribe for weekly massage tips, body-saving techniques, and supportive business education for therapists.

April 25, 2025: Lindsay Juarez, fellow Okie, Massage Educator, and Owner of Mindful Massage Academy talks with our Okie Helpers about Massage as a Nervous System Regulator, and how we can use bodywork to enhance mental health. Follow Lindsay: www.LindsayJuarez.co instagram: @mindfulmassageacademy

Ever wonder why some clients can’t fully lift their arm overhead? The clavicle might be the key. In this short anatomy demo, I show how the clavicle moves in relation to the shoulder joint during abduction — and how restricted movement at the clavicle can limit full shoulder range. This is one of those subtle anatomical relationships that makes a big difference in your client work. 🎓 Subscribe for more massage anatomy tips, movement breakdowns, and embodied education for bodyworkers.

This 20-minute classroom demo focuses on the posterior leg — hamstrings, calves, and feet — with real-time teaching, student Q&A, and instructor insights. You’ll get a clear view of how I work with the lower body in a therapeutic, intuitive way while responding to students’ questions and sharing what I’m feeling under my hands. In this video: 🦵 A full posterior leg massage sequence 💭 Real-time commentary on pressure, pacing, and techniques 👣 Approaches for calves and feet that feel good for both client and therapist 💬 On-the-spot teaching moments and student interaction This is a peek into the way we teach and learn at Mindful Massage Academy — practical, embodied, and rooted in presence. 🎓 Perfect for massage students, educators, and newer therapists who want to see how classroom learning unfolds in real time. 👉 Subscribe for more massage demos, tips, and supportive tools for massage therapists.

Here's an easy shoulder stretch. I love to add this to the end of the session when the client has gotten dressed, as a nice finishing touch to get those shoulders moving better. This is also killer for chair massage events. Let me know what you think!

Join me for a live classroom demo where we explore massage techniques for the front of the leg — including the quads, kneecap, shins, and feet — with real-time guidance, student questions, and teaching moments woven throughout. This hands-on session highlights how to work with sensitivity, presence, and anatomical awareness when addressing this often-overlooked part of the body. In this video, you’ll see: 🦵 Techniques for accessing the quads and working around the kneecap 🦶 Foot and shin work that supports circulation and client relaxation 💬 Live student Q&A and instructor insights throughout 🧠 A thoughtful, presence-based approach to anterior leg massage Filmed inside a live class at Mindful Massage Academy, this video is perfect for massage students, new therapists, and educators looking for real-world teaching in action. ✨ This is what it looks like to learn in a space that values skill, clarity, and embodied intuition. 👉 Subscribe for more massage demos, educational tools, and classroom moments you can learn from.

Ever wonder what it’s really like inside a massage therapy classroom? This 20-minute demo gives you a front-row seat. Filmed during a live class with my massage students, this video features a full back massage sequence with real-time commentary. I talk through what I’m feeling under my hands, how I’m deciding what to do next, and answer student questions as they come up. You’ll see: ✨ Real massage pacing — not just highlight reels 🧠 How to think through what your client’s tissue is telling you 💬 Q&A moments and teaching tips throughout Whether you’re a massage student, a new therapist, or just curious about how I teach at Mindful Massage Academy, this video gives you an honest look at the hands-on, heart-centered way we work and learn. 🎓 This is the kind of access and support students get inside my programs — now you get a little peek too. Subscribe for more demos, techniques, and teaching moments!

3 quick body mechanics tips every massage therapist should know: 1️⃣ Stabilize your stance 2️⃣ Stack your shoulder over your contact point 3️⃣ Get closer to the table (seriously!) Small adjustments = big relief for your body. 💡 Subscribe for more tips to help you work smarter, not harder!