Mentally Healthy: Strategies for Massage Therapist Self-Care

Massage therapists must maintain the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship while providing nurturing care to clients. The stresses of a massage practice can take a toll on therapist emotions, mood, and energy levels, increasing the possibility of injury or burnout. In this course, psychotherapist Analisa Macias discusses the characteristics of good mental health and shares strategies massage therapists can use to handle their emotions effectively, feel more positive and energetic, boost mood, build resilience, and manage the stresses of a massage practice.