Mark L. Mann, LMT

08/04/2026

Please research before voting tomorrow. We, massage therapists, are being told, if amendment 5 passes, services will start being taxed as income tax starts being fazed out. This would also tax hair, nails, facials, etc

This happened in Kentucky. All personal services are being taxed and are audited every 3 years.

Over half of my clients do not tip because costs are already high and this would definitely put another pinch on the pocket book for both sides.

08/02/2026

Lower back pain giving you trouble?

Having the QL / erector spinae muscles massaged might help out

The point where T12 and L1 vertebraes meet can harbor some bad trigger points and muscle tension

How to find and massage Perfect Spot #2, a common trigger point in the quadratus lumborum muscle in the back.

07/31/2026

Dealing with tension headaches or just general head/neck pain??

Having the Suboccipitals massaged might be helpful.

I’ve noticed that some people love deep pressure here and some can only handle a little bit but I’ll always work them on people with neck/head pain

How to find and massage Perfect Spot #1, an area of common trigger points in the suboccipital muscles of the neck.

07/26/2026

As July comes to an end, I just want to say thank you to this amazing community!

I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who trusted me with their care this month. It’s a privilege to help people find relief from pain, reduce stress, and feel their best.

Your support, referrals, and trust mean the world to me. Thank you for making July such a great month—I look forward to helping even more people in August!

— Mark Mann, LMT

07/25/2026

A little massage humor 😝

07/20/2026

It was a fun weekend in Altoona, Iowa competing in the Iowa Games but it’s good to be back home.

I will be back to my regular schedule Sunday-Tuesday evenings starting this coming Sunday.

Stay cool everyone!

07/18/2026

Day # 1 of the Iowa Games swim meet is complete!

Beat all the goal times I set and got some cool medals for their 40th anniversary

100 breaststroke in 1:40…definitely aiming to get 1:39 next meet

50 fly in 35.10….going for 34 now

50 back in 36.02…going for 35 next. I shorted my turn by almost a full stroke so that should do it next meet

07/12/2026

Ever get a case of the Mondays??

I can help!

One appointment available at 6:30pm on Monday

—- MarkLMannLMT.org

07/11/2026

This is part of the CES program I’m going through but it’s a great chart for Massage as well.

Just because a muscle feels “tight” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s in a shortened state…it could actually be lengthened and instead of deep tissue massage it could just need strengthening instead

Perfect example is the upper back/pec muscle connection

07/04/2026

Happy 4th everyone! Have a safe and fun evening celebrating America!