Most of us think of sports massage as something for the hard core athlete – the man or woman who competes in their sport at a high level and who may, as a result of that effort, need relief from muscle pain or injury with professional massage therapy. But you don’t have to be Olympic-bound … read more »
According to some published studies, most of us spend some 90% of our time indoors, even though we know that lack of sunlight and fresh air can lead to depression, listlessness and sometimes even seasonal affect disorder. No matter where you live, there are ways to get outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight and … read more »
There may be no better time to encourage a friend, family member or colleague who has never experienced a professional massage, to get one than during National Massage Therapy Awareness Week from October 25 to 31. Many local professional massage therapy locations, spas, health clubs and rehabilitation centers will use this week to highlight … read more »
Approximately 50 staff, faculty, students and alumni provided chair and table massages at the 2009 Special Olympics Arizona Summer Games that took place April 30 – May 2.
Cortiva Institute volunteers provided over 600 massages for the athletes, volunteers and staff of Special Olympics Arizona. Nearly 1,080 athletes, 500 coaches and chaperones and 700 volunteers attended … read more »
In today’s business world, ethics are on the minds of consumers and business people alike and we are all judged by how we adhere to the ethics inherent to our individual lives. Massage therapy is no different and massage schools are training tomorrow’s therapists to uphold the highest ethical standards.
If you are considering massage … read more »
According to The National Institute of Health, U.S. adults spent approximately $11.9 billion on an estimated 354.2 million visits to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners such as acupuncturists, chiropractors and massage therapists, indicating that U.S. consumers make millions of visits to CAM providers each year and spends billions of dollars for these services.
In reporting … read more »
Balance in your life is a key to fulfillment and students who pursue massage therapy training can find that balance. You can have both professional flexibility and personal fulfillment because a career in massage therapy allows you to work on your own terms while enjoying the satisfaction of bringing healing into people’s lives.
Choose a massage … read more »
Every massage therapist needs to also know how to be a good business person. If you are looking for a new career path, be sure that the massage school you choose offers an education in the area of business practices. Whether you are planning to open your own practice, go into an established … read more »
If you’ve experienced massage by a Professional Massage Therapist, you know the feeling of well-being and relaxation that results. If your massage therapist is a professional massage therapist like those graduates of Cortiva Institute – Schools of Massage Therapy, their skilled touch is the result of nine months of intense classroom instruction in the … read more »
Now that everybody is thinking about jobs – keeping a job, getting a job, making a career move to a better job – CNN Money Magazine and Salary.com recently offered a list of Top 20 jobs in America and put Massage Therapist as #12 on that list.
If you’ve ever considered a career in massage therapy, … read more »
