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Massage Industry Insights


Respecting Boundaries in Therapeutic Massage and Energy Dynamics: Trauma-Informed Care Is Not Sex Therapy
Over the years, I have become highly aware of the difference between clients seeking legitimate therapeutic care versus individuals attempting to recreate fetish, control, pain-based stimulation, power exchange, or sexualized dynamics within a professional massage setting.
Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
7 days ago2 min read


Texas Massage Therapy Scope of Practice, Medical Massage, and Insurance Policy
My goal is to offer professional, ethical, client-centered massage therapy that supports comfort, relaxation, mobility, stress reduction, and overall wellness. All services are provided within the legal scope of practice for a Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas.
Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Apr 244 min read


When Google’s AI Stops Working for Small Businesses
For many years, Google functioned as a practical tool for local discovery. Small, independent businesses could be found by proximity, relevance, and basic legitimacy. That system has changed. As Google increasingly relies on AI-driven automation, many licensed and compliant small businesses are experiencing declining visibility, suppressed listings, and measurable financial harm, even while following published guidelines.
Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Dec 29, 20256 min read


How Medications and Alcohol Can Affect Your Massage Experience
Many clients are surprised to learn that certain medications, especially opioids and nerve-related prescriptions such as gabapentin and amitriptyline, can change the way the body feels pressure during massage therapy. These medications work by reducing pain signals or altering the way nerves communicate. While this can help with chronic pain, it can also decrease your ability to sense touch and pressure during your session.
Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Nov 25, 20254 min read
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