Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Published: 2026-03-12

Editorial

Shaping Understanding: The Role of Professional Language in Massage Therapy

Amanda Baskwill

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Research

The Effect of Self-Massage on Immune Function, Stress, and Quality of Life in Young Adults: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Novita Intan Arovah, Gilang Fachri Maulana

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Emotional and Environmental Safety and Side Effects from Massage for Women Pregnant After a Stillbirth or Termination for Medical Reasons After 20 Weeks’ Gestation

Sarah Fogarty, Alexander E.P Heazell, Niki Munk, Phillipa Hay

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A Service Evaluation of Heisei Shiatsu Massage as an Adjunct to the Pharmacological Management of Cancer Pain

Fernando Cabo

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Beyond the Barriers: Alternative Payment Schemes may make Massage Therapy more Affordable

Victoria Morgan, Jo Smith, Donna Smith

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Prevalence of Posterior Myofascial Chain Tightness and Presence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Subjects with Cervicogenic Headache

Aarti Welling, Vijay Kage, Ashwin Patil, Princia Pereira, Nikita Pujari

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Three-dimensional Myofascial Release and Neck Strengthening in the Management of Cervical Spondylosis—A Case Report

Bhakti Gauns, Aarti Welling, Vijay Kage, Peeyoosha Gurudut, Soumya Hulamani

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Practice

Acknowledging the Unavoidable: Addressing Dual Relationships in Massage Therapy

Sarah MacAulay

80-85
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A Mindbody Approach to Longstanding Fatigue: A Case Report on Emotional Somatic Release Using HeartSpeak Lite for BodyWork

Anne M. Jensen

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Letter to the Editor

Evaluating Methodological Limitations in the Use of Massage Therapy for PTSD Treatment

Muhammad Taufan Umasugi, Moh Dahlan Sely, Fany Sabban

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In response: Evaluating Methodological Limitations in the Use of Massage Therapy for PTSD Treatment

Anna Hanus, Sarah Fogarty

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