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every MT should know Skin cancer prevention and care is all about knowing the facts, prevention and early detection, the earlier skin cancer is diagnosed the better the outcome. 12 Does skin have a gender? We all have skin, and all genders need skincare. Human skin has almost the same structure regardless of gender and a good skincare routine is one that benefits both men and women. 16 Soft Tissue Release Mary Sanderson wrote Soft Tissue Release – A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists over two decades ago now and every good massage college in the UK had a copy. We have published an extract from the recently released fourth edition. 30 Chronic pain Rachel Fairweather our regular contributor on Continual Professional Development explains the Jing blueprint for bodywork success - the Jing “fix in six” approach to treating chronic pain. 36 MASSAGE ON DEMAND – is this what we really need? Through modern technology there have been a wide range of APPS and Websites developed for the consumer to book massage therapy and the therapist to offer massage therapy on demand. 40 Applying Marma Therapy in Bodywork Learn and practice Marma Therapy to support therapeutic application in bodywork to help heal your client’s pain through energy points and promoting spiritual health. 52 To Join or Not to Join a Professional Association – Is that the Question? Earle Abrahamson asks the industry a very important question about membership associations and with more and more companies asking for membership certificates and advanced CRB checks this is a must read article.