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Massage Lotion: Is it only Skin Deep?

Now that my computer is back to life, I've been perusing some interesting diggs.

One such encounter posed a question about what we (massage therapists) really know about the skin treatment we use for massage lubrication.

Further up the tree from the old investigation regarding what creme, lotion, or oil is best to use on massage clients, comes a revealing thread on: What is actually IN the ingredients that we lather on the skin?

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Massage: My Foot(wear)

Discussion on MMR Yahoo group has me thinking about the sacrifices I have made with my body to keep my massage career. I've spent so many hours caring for others and had no idea what it may cost me physically. The whole thing has me re-evaluating choices.

This all came out of wondering what shoes I should wear. I need a new pair, but I have body challenges to watch out for and I want to consider posture and enviromental influences. I asked the question: what footwear do you use for massage work. Here's the suggestions that came through:

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