The life of massage therapists after massage school.
When courses and hands-on hours have been completed, and exams are passed, the massage school graduate is greeted by surprisingly diverse job options. More and more, health-related organizations of all kinds are employing massage therapists. From the office of a psychologist, oncologist or chiropractor to a high-end spa, … read more »
Learn the things to look for when visiting a massage school.
As the popularity of massage continues to increase, so do the options in massage therapy education. With a checklist of standards in hand, the savvy student-to-be can navigate the options and choose the right school. One of the first things to look for is a … read more »
Find out what it means to be a Massage Therapist.
Along with proper massage therapy training, certain personality traits can lead to success for those who wish to enter the growing and evolving field of massage. A friendly nature, bolstered by strong communication skills and an innate ability to empathize, will go a long way toward … read more »
Research has well proven that massage can be very effective in reducing the pain that accompanies many conditions. But is massage supposed to be painful to receive? How much pain is too much pain when you are receiving deep tissue massage techniques for muscle knots and spasms? Is the saying, “No pain, no … read more »
Introduction
When is it appropriate to give a client advice? What’s the difference between making a therapeutic recommendation, giving advice, and practicing medicine without a license? What does your massage therapy license entitle you to do? In the interest of ethics and professionalism, this writing presents food for thought and reflection on these important … read more »
Ask any group of massage therapists this question, as I did in a recent ethics workshop at an AMTA regional conference, and you are likely to get responses that reflect strong, but different, opinions. The answers that came forth from almost 200 participants assured me that tipping is a matter that remains undefined, controversial, … read more »
If you are asking yourself how burnout is related to ethics, consider this. Ethics is not only about ensuring proper conduct with our clients. It is also about ensuring our own safety, expressing our values, and providing a positive experience of touch. None of these things are possible if we are experiencing … read more »
Trust: such a meaningful word in our English language. Webster’s Dictionary communicates its significance by defining it as “A confident reliance on the integrity, truth, honesty, sincerity, or justice of another.”1 In this definition, observe the way Webster insinuates that the person who is trusted is just, honest, sincere, truthful and deserving … read more »
Choosing the right massage school is probably the most important decision you’ll make in your massage career. There is a wide-range of massage therapy courses offered throughout the United States, but some are better than others. Read the fine print. Find out what they offer, what accreditations they carry, and what they’re philosophies are when … read more »
If you are looking for a new career, massage therapy presents an ideal path. The massage industry is enjoying a continual boom, one that government officials estimate will be larger than any other career industry through 2016. As massage becomes more accepted as a legitimate therapy, more doctors and prescribing it and more insurance companies … read more »
