Massage Makes Me Healthy and Happy Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Heather Zdan, Executive Marketing Professional, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: CG Funk, Consultant, United States TREND 1: Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is becoming increasingly popular as both a therapeutic and wellness practice, due to a combination of growing scientific interest, broader clinical integration and cultural wellness trends. Research has documented physiological…
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative 2023 Trends The Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative Trend reminds us that massage can serve as a beneficial modality for new health and wellness challenges. TREND 1: Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and depression are on the rise for both clients and practitioners. Moreover, anxiety and depression can affect anyone and manifest differently in each person. However, there are ways to…
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative 2020 Trends TREND 1: Massage Usage Increase More people will be turning to massage for spiritual growth and emotional wellbeing in addition to direct physical health benefits. And that is why Massage Makes Me Happy! The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to evaluate their lives and identify what’s really important to them. Consumers are experiencing touch deprivation. Massage will be…
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Massage Usage Increase More people will be turning to massage for spiritual growth and emotional wellbeing in addition to direct physical health benefits. And that is why Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy! The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to evaluate their lives and identify what’s really important to them. Consumers are experiencing touch deprivation (2020…
