Institute for Integrative Healthcare - Massage CEUs and Articles

06/13/2025

This article explores the vagus nerve and related anatomy as it pertains to Polyvagal Theory. Originated by Dr. Stephen Porges, this theory identifies a biological order of human response that is active in our everyday experience.

Discover how vagus nerve anatomy, massage, and breathwork support relaxation, healing, and parasympathetic nervous system health.

05/09/2025

As massage therapy continues to integrate into mainstream healthcare, the role of the massage therapist is evolving to meet a wider range of client needs. This article explores how therapists can support clients with complex health conditions, foster trust through active listening and empathy, and design effective treatment plans to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Explore how massage therapy supports complex health needs through empathy, active listening, and effective treatment planning.

04/11/2025

Massage therapists and their clients are familiar with the word stress as it relates to the modern lifestyle. But did you know that as a mind-body term, it did not exist until the 1930s? Read about how stress and the use of massage therapy to relieve it have grown together for more than 85 years.

Massage therapists and their clients are familiar with the word "stress" as it relates to the modern lifestyle. But did you know that as a mind-body term, it did not exist until the 1930s? Read about how stress and the use of massage therapy to relieve it have grown together for more than 75 years.

03/19/2025

Learn more about the signs & symptoms of a challenged thyroid, as well as 6 ways massage and bodywork play a beneficial role for patients with thyroid disease.

Learn more about the signs symptoms of a challenged thyroid, as well as 6 ways massage and bodywork play a beneficial role for patients with thyroid disease.

03/17/2025

Getting a massage regularly isn't lucky. It's smart! 🍀

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

03/03/2025

March’s CE Course of the Month: Integrative Massage: Fire 🔥 15 CE Hours

The Fire Massage is a revitalizing and rejuvenating massage designed to loosen blocks, relieve stress and energize the body. This massage is most beneficial for anyone who is tired, lethargic or has limited vitality.

The routine presented in this course integrates massage techniques from Sports Massage, Active Resistance Stretching, Neurolymphatic Reflex Massage, Breath Work, Deep Tissue Therapy and Swedish Massage.

BONUS! The course video also includes a 5-minute Chi Gung self-care routine for the practitioner.

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“Was excited to realize that the massage I give is very similar to the "fire" massage. I learned some new moves for the diaphragm that I am excited to try!”
~Christina Swingler, LMT

Learn more about Integrative Massage: Fire
https://www.integrativehealthcare.org/programs/integrative-massage-fire-massage-ceu--E517.html