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According to the American Massage Therapy Association, roughly one in every five Americans have at least one therapeutic massage each year. That’s a lot of massages, but it’s still a small number given the many amazing health benefits of this unique practice. As more research and data appears, the massage therapy industry is only going…
Massage therapy is a growing field, and there is plenty of research and data to back that up. In fact, you only have to think in terms of first hand experience. As the health benefits of massage therapy become more universally accepted and desirable, we’re started to see massage therapists working in airports, shopping malls,…
Massage therapy is something that can benefit people of all backgrounds and professions. Whether a person works in a physical demanding job, such as construction – or an office job that involves a lot of sitting and stored up of tension in the body – a regular massage therapy session can make a huge difference…
We live in a world of ever-increasing choices, and massage is no exception. Depending on what type of spa or massage clinic you visit, there might be a long list of options on the menu. Typical massage offerings include Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, hot oil massage, shiatsu, hot stone therapy, Thai massage, myofascial release,…
So you’ve decided to make it happen: You’re going to be a professional massage therapist! It’s something you’ve always wanted to do – and as a career, it offers so many things that interest you. Other people will directly benefit from your services, and being able to offer that kind of help is hugely appealing.…
As the old saying goes, time is money. But is that really true? When you’re talking about education and training that leads into a new career, spending more time is justifiable. After all, professionals that are rewarding and worthwhile take skills. Those skills don’t come automatically, without investing any time or money. If they did,…
It’s a great feeling when you find a new career path that excites and energizes you. Suddenly you can envision a whole new routine and lifestyle for yourself, as you prepare to leave behind an old job or career that wasn’t really fulfilling to you. But everything is still in the “idea” phase, and some…
Every advertisement and every web page out there is trying to tell you that you should capitalize on this opportunity. This is your chance to get ahead, to do something for yourself. Whether it’s a product or an education program, this message of opportunity is constantly reaching our ears. It’s even more noticeable when we…
Experience is perhaps the single most valuable asset in any profession. Talent is worth a lot, as is luck and determination. But really, it’s experience that sets the true professionals apart from the rest. Massage therapy is no exception – the more experienced massage therapists have worked on every different body type, and have worked…