(ARA) – Healing is only part of the plan for anyone who’s been diagnosed with an illness or injury. You want to recover, but you also want to feel better while healing – as quickly as possible. That’s why many specialists are now turning to massage therapy to help patients feel better faster.
“Several cancer treatment … read more »
SEATTLE, February 17, 2010 – Mike Hamm, LMP, CCST and an instructor at Cortiva Institute – Seattle massage school, will be the featured speaker in BODIES – The Exhibition on Saturday, February 27 from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Hamm will speak on “The Benefits of Massage” at the BODIES… The Exhibition located at 1505 5th … read more »
Cortiva Institute’s Professional Massage Therapy Program is one of the country’s leading schools for professional massage therapy, offering a diploma degree that can be completed in nine months, a relatively short investment of time for a foothold in a rewarding and growing career field.
Cortiva Institute’s Professional Massage Therapy Program is a comprehensive course of instruction … read more »
If you live in parts of the U.S. where it’s been snowing for weeks, it’s important to find ways to boost your spirits and keep winter blues away. Getting exercise – whether it’s doing simple yoga stretches or working out on a treadmill, eating well and opting for relaxing and rejuvenating massage therapy are all … read more »
Swimming is a great form of exercise and is particularly appealing to those who can’t get outside to exercise during cold, winter months. For amateur or professional swimmers, massage therapy is a compelling form of post-work out relaxation and muscle rejuvenation.
Massage can provide powerful relief from the sore muscles that often slow swimmers down and … read more »
According to fitness experts at Cortiva Institute massage schools, everyone has the mythical six pack stomach – it’s just hiding under layers of fat. To get that six-pack look, Cortiva experts say you need to reduce body fat by adhering to proper intake of calories, including carbs and proteins, proper hydration and a structured cardio … read more »
Snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport in the U.S., increasing by 22 percent each year. Its appeal is easy to understand – it’s a great calorie burn and endorphin rush. Snowshoeing is a relatively simple technique to learn, the equipment is affordable and accessible and you can do it anywhere, in the country or … read more »
For new mothers-to-be, anxiety about what life will be like when new baby arrives can make pregnancy more stressful that it has to be. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression and relieve aches and joint pain and even improve labor outcomes.
Swedish massage, which aims to … read more »
The weather outside may be frightful, but don’t get brain freeze just because the mercury’s falling. January is National Puzzle Month – like exercise, healthy eating habits and regular massage therapy, doing a puzzle can be a important tool in the arsenal of good health – both mental and physical. Puzzles work both the analytical … read more »
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) urges professional massage therapists to take care of themselves first this flu season so they can better help their clients. The AMTA, an organization representing more than 58,000 massage therapists, says winter can be a particularly challenging time for massage therapists who come into direct contact with so many … read more »
