Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a great alternative treatment that is available for patients, It helps to increase mobility and is 100% safe and effective.  A patient receives the myofascial release during their massage.  Unlike a regular massage the myofascial release massage actually breaks up those areas where the tension lies.  The massage therapist uses massage techniques [...]

Massage Therapist Employment

With a growing number of healthcare professionals referring patients to massage therapists for many different health issues and with the educational standards now requiring state licensure, the profession is growing and therefore the job outlook for current students and therapists is estimated to continue to grow over the next several years and beyond.
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A Massage Therapists Career: The Key to Longevity

It is a well known fact that choosing a career in massage therapy means choosing a career of intense physical demands. The hours may be long and the massage techniques requested, even if a relaxation massage, put many demands on a therapist’s body. If done improperly, a therapist will enjoy only a short-lived career with [...]

Becoming a Massage Therapist at the Soma Institute

Why Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is an effective healthcare module that treats problem areas through muscle manipulation.  More people are using massage therapy as a resource for relieving back pain, tension headaches, stiffness, and fatigue, making it a promising career field for future massage therapists.  In the past, massage therapy was viewed as an alternative to [...]

Massage Therapist Education Requirements

Obtaining a Massage Therapy License and Degree

 
As of 2009, 42 states regulate the practice of massage therapy by requiring massage therapists to complete education courses and pass a national or state certification exam.  Massage therapy programs are offered at community colleges, vocational schools, and online institutions.  Many of these programs offer courses that cover anatomy [...]

About Thai Massage

Thai massages are more energizing and thorough than any other types of classic massages.  Therapists will use his or her hands, knees, feet, and legs to perform yoga-like movements on their clients.  Since Thai massage is similar to yoga movements, it is also referred to as Thai Yoga Massage.  Clients will experience muscle compressions and [...]

Massage Therapist Degree

A massage therapist has the potential to become a successful and respected partner in the healthcare community. Depending on their motivation and the direction in which they would like to take their practice, a therapist has the opportunity to participate as a team member in the treatment and care of people with myriad health problems. [...]

Massage Therapist Education

People who are excited, dedicated, and knowledge about the human body receive a massage therapist education.  Massage therapy is a formal education in the basic sciences, primarily focusing on anatomy and physiological function as it pertains to the muscular system.  Massage greatly emphasizes the indications and especially the contraindications of treatment to correctly map out [...]

Massage Therapist College

What is a massage therapist college?  A massage therapist college is where students learn the art of massage therapy and the basic sciences.  According to Massage Today, “Massage therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old. In fact, Hippocrates, known as the “father [...]

How to Become a Massage Therapist?

How to become a massage therapist?  The first thing someone needs to do is graduate high school or obtain their GED.  Next, the individual needs to choose an institution to receive their education in massage therapy.  There are a couple different types of massage therapy schools, the more relaxation Swedish-based schools and the more clinically-based [...]