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Should I Consider Massage Therapy Training For My Future?

Posted by Staff Writer on Apr 10, 2019 12:28:55 PM

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If you are passionate about the well-being of others, a career in massage therapy will likely be a good fit for you. Massage therapy provides several career opportunities for anyone interested in the fundamentals of both health sciences and human relations. As a massage therapist, you would be integral to the physical well-being of others by helping them de-stress while providing specialized care. If you’re wondering how a massage therapy career will be sustainable and flexible with your lifestyle, keep reading. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a massage therapist today!

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Positive Effects of Massage Therapy on the Body

Posted by Karry Brothers on Jan 17, 2018 8:21:33 PM

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According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), 87 percent of individuals view massage as being beneficial to overall health and wellness. 89 percent of consumers surveyed believe that massage can be effective in reducing pain. 71 percent of consumers agree that massage therapy should be considered a form of health care. What does this mean? Massage therapy is considered mainstream and good for one’s health. The demand for massage therapy and its benefits will continue to grow, as well as the demand for more professional massage therapists. 

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7 Principles of Highly Effective Massage Therapy Body Mechanics

Posted by Karry Brothers on Jan 3, 2018 5:08:50 PM

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Do you have the stamina needed to massage a client for an hour or more? Do you have the strength to help your elderly or physically challenged patients on and off the massage table? Do you become fatigued while you are working near the end of the day? To become a highly effective massage therapist, you must learn the principles of proper body mechanics. Proper body mechanics stems from a massage therapist’s healthy choices concerning nutrition, exercise and relaxation. These healthy choices reflect on your proper body mechanics including balance, breathing, foot stance, groundedness, strength, stability and stamina.

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The Vital Role of a Massage Therapist

Posted by Erin Hattaway on Aug 15, 2017 4:10:56 PM

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Want to become a massage therapist? Interested in what a massage therapist does on a day-to-day basis? As a massage therapist, you can help athletes recover from training. You can also help the growing elderly population. Massage therapy is predicted to grow over the next 10 years so become a massage therapist and fill the vital role of helping others.

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Massage Therapy Student Handbook

Posted by Dr. Ken Clough on Jan 12, 2016 10:00:00 AM

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The Massage Therapy programs on each campus recently published and distributed to all enrolled program students a Massage Therapy Student Handbook.  The Massage Therapy student handbook outlines the mission, philosophy, and goals of the program as well as the program’s conceptual framework and expected instructional outcomes.

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