Always safely and with science behind us. I had a long conference call with the author of our current pathology book who is a brilliant massage therapist and author with a PhD who did research for our profession out of Rutgers University for a number of years. I was so happy that we shared a … Read more
Our current Day Class and Night Classes (Graduating June 2020) were treated to a field trip to Hand & Stone in Spring Lake, NJ. Two of our Alumni were on hand to talk about their exciting careers in Massage Therapy. Thank you to the owner Maria Cermatori. Click on a thumbnail below to view the … Read more
Shakira: “I wanted to become a massage therapist because I know it will be a great skillset to have that will supplement me as an exercise physiologist. I’m currently interning at a chiropractic clinic and the chiropractor advised me to become a massage therapist. After doing a lot of research, I came across someone who … Read more
Since ancient times, massage has been known to treat several physical problems among many other benefits such as alleviating chronic pain, easing and treating muscle and joints pain, and alleviating back pain in pregnant women. Many of us ask ourselves how often we should have body massage. The answer to this question depends on some … Read more
Massage therapy is a booming business, and for good reason. The health benefits are well-documented (both physical and mental), and a good therapy session is a deeply restorative experience. But the popularity of massage therapy these days means that you, the patient, have a lot of different options for your next treatment. An hour long … Read more
Choosing a career is an exciting process – but it can also be nerve wracking. Most people go down a few different career paths before they find the right one for them. Even then, many people change careers one or more times during the course of life. This is a good thing – it means … Read more
Finding a career that’s both personally and financially rewarding is among the most important pursuits in life. People dedicate a lot of time and money to finding the right career – and these days, it’s really not uncommon to see people making a mid-career switch. There are a lot of career options out there, and … Read more
There are probably some professions that require nothing but book knowledge and technical understanding – but many careers absolutely require field experience before a student can be certified to work professionally. Massage therapy is one of those fields. It’s true that a lot can be learned from books, videos, demonstrations and classroom settings, but becoming … Read more
By now you’re probably aware that the massage therapy industry is booming. This is true in the United States, and it’s true in many other parts of the world as well. As more and more people become attuned to the benefits of professional massage therapy, the industry naturally grows larger. The opportunities become bigger. Schools … Read more
Most adults have had some sort of professional massage therapy in their lifetime, whether it was a 90-minute deep tissue massage with hot stone therapy, or a 10-minute shoulder rub in a chair at the airport. Massage therapy comes in many different forms, modalities and time durations – but it’s safe to say that most … Read more