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Scope of Practice for LMTs in Florida
Florida law allows massage therapists to use many tools and modalities, so long as they fall within the realm of soft tissue manipulation and do not cross into medical diagnosis or treatment.
Laura Turley
Aug 62 min read


Understanding Lymphedema
lymphedema is a chronic condition that is irreversible
Laura Turley
Jul 22 min read


Understanding Celiac Disease: Causes, Natural Treatments, and the Role of Colonics
When someone with celiac disease eats gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley—their immune system launches an attack not just on the gluten, but also on the lining of the small intestine.
Laura Turley
May 213 min read


Are You a Good Candidate for a Colonic?
The practice of Colon Hydrotherapy is a therapeutic procedure that involves the introduction of warm, temperature-regulated filtered water..
Laura Turley
Mar 72 min read


CAN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE HELP CANCER PATIENTS?
If you or someone you know have undergone treatments that affect the lymphatic system, such as surgery or radiation therapy, lymphatic...
Laura Turley
May 29, 20242 min read


Why the BioMat®?
Almost as soon as I became a Licensed Massage Therapist, I was told that I ‘needed’ a BioMat® for my business. Not knowing what that...
Laura Turley
Jan 4, 20233 min read


What is Colon Hydrotherapy Good For?
First, let’s answer the most common question: “What is colon hydrotherapy (a colonic)?” According to the National Board for Colon...
Laura Turley
Dec 21, 20222 min read


How Often Should You Get a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Great question, and one we hear all the time. The short answer is, ‘It depends…’. Allow me to expand on this. In previous blog posts and...
Laura Turley
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Who Needs Lymphatic Drainage ’Massage'?
The short answer is most Americans could use a lymphatic drainage massage (BTW – there are those in the massage community who wince when...
Laura Turley
Dec 7, 20222 min read


What Does Lymphatic Therapy Do?
This is a great question, one which we receive often, and it requires us to take a few steps back to understand the larger picture. The...
Laura Turley
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Is Lymphatic Massage Painful?
The short answer is No, lymphatic massage should not be painful. While I’ve seen various types of “lymphatic massage” on social media,...
Laura Turley
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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