You should find out what kind of training your massage therapy schoolprovides. A good massage therapy diploma will teach you the most important background classes, such as anatomy, physiology, and the history and ethics of massage. You should also look into how much hands-on practice is included in [...]
March 24th, 2010 - 11:47 pm § in Massage Therapy Education
How to Get Yourself Started at Massage Therapy School
February 17th, 2010 - 6:36 pm § in Massage Therapist
Update: New California State Regulation Update
Les Sweeney, NCTM President, ABMP The blogosphere has heated up lately regarding implementation of statewide massage regulations in California—we think that’s healthy. The massage community needs to be engaged in offering its opinions. It took six years to get a bill passed; how the California M[...]
February 9th, 2010 - 12:45 am § in Massage Therapy
6 Main Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy has been a therapeutic way to relax for centuries. It can help relieve tension, re-align your spirit, and rejuvenate your energy levels. There are many positive benefits to massage therapy Here are 6 main benefits of massage therapy: Assists venous flow of blood – High blod pre[...]
January 27th, 2010 - 7:36 pm § in Types of Massage Therapy
What is a Sports Massage
This type of massage incorporates a variety of techniques geared towards the maintenance of athletes and individuals with a physically demanding work or lifestyle. Goals are to relieve pain, tension and myofascial adhesions, and to increase range of motion and muscle balance. This is key in helping [...]
January 14th, 2010 - 7:11 pm § in Types of Massage Therapy
What is a Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu, a Japanese word made up of two words, “shi” = finger and “atsu” = pressure, literally means “cure with the touch of fingers”. Shiatsu is a Japanese by-product of Traditional Chinese Medicine used for thousands of years to promote health and longevity. It [...]
January 12th, 2010 - 1:23 am § in Massage Therapist
How to obtain a Massage Therapy License in Los Angeles?
Have you ever considered becoming a massage therapist? Here is quick guide how to obtain a massage therapy license in Los Angeles and start off your own business in Massage Therapy. 1.You would need a proper massage therapy license training to be qualified to take the test. I would like to recomm[...]
