(ARA) – As unemployment rises, many Americans are realizing the importance of having a career that’s fulfilling as well as lucrative. When layoffs are announced, many people feel they have nothing left to lose, and take the opportunity to pursue what they love. This has fueled a growth in the number of people going back … read more »
Cortiva Institute to provide Chair Massages to Builders
The Emmy-award winning hit ABC television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is in the region with an extreme home makeover and Cortiva Institute is playing an important role in the project.
Students from Cortiva Institute, located in Watertown, Mass., will provide chair massages to the volunteer builders throughout the … read more »
WOODRIDGE, Illinois – June 10, 2009 – To fulfill an increasing demand for massage therapy education in the Chicago area, Cortiva Institute will open a new branch location in the Prologis Business Park in Woodridge, Ill.
Cortiva Institute offers a diploma in professional massage therapy. The program is 750 hours in length (56 quarter credits) and … read more »
Deciding to include outcall massage in your business repertoire can be a rewarding and lucrative component of your practice. There are many specific populations that prefer to be serviced by outcall massage including the aged, those requiring palliative care, athletes, pregnant women and mothers. Providing an outcall service helps solve an additional problem for your … read more »
1. Listen to your body and respond to symptoms. Don’t hesitate to seek medical treatment if you begin to have symptoms, particularly if they indicate a need for immediate medical attention. Medical treatment received early on in the symptom progression is often simple, consisting of rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes combined with recommendations … read more »
As massage therapists, we get a lot of practice helping other people to take care of themselves. Some of this is a direct result of our hands-on work – helping to release tension, improve circulation, and heal injuries. We also help indirectly whenever we educate clients about changes that can improve their quality of … read more »
