Many massage clients are looking for relief from chronic pain. The severity of that pain may vary, but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (September 09) shows that persistent pain may accelerate signs of aging by two or three decades in middle-aged adults and people with pain develop the … read more »
Prolonged stress can have serious health consequences – a well-known fact that may contribute to Americans’ willingness to spend money on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), like massage therapy.
In 2007, Americans spent $33.9 billion on CAM, according to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics. Whether stress is job, family or health related, … read more »
As a professional massage therapist, you will have the privilege of getting to know your clients and their goals for fitness, rejuvenation and overall well being. If weight loss is a goal, as a massage therapist, you can play an important role as an advocate and cheerleader during the weight loss process.
An important connection between … read more »
If you’ve recently always been interested in the possibility of a career as a professional massage therapist, how can you decide if this is the right career path for you? Experts at Cortiva Institutes advise talking to or job shadowing a massage therapist for a day. Contact a massage therapy school to ask about auditing … read more »
The good smelling massage oils used by professional massage therapists are about more than just a pleasing scent to enjoy while having a massage. Massage oils have valuable properties that help enhance the healing and rejuvenating power of professional massage.
All good massage therapists have their favorite types of oils, and most will vary oils depending … read more »
The economy may be keeping many people away from booking a rejuvenating vacation on a beach or a cruise ship, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a relaxing experience at all. Massage therapy can be an economic approach to experiencing relaxation and rejuvenation without spending big money.
According to faculty at Cortiva Institute School … read more »
If you’re a recent massage therapy graduate and considering starting your own business, make sure not to pigeon hole yourself in the marketplace. Many therapists start out with a certain modality or population in mind to focus on – for example athletes, or fitness buffs.
But instead of having a specific mind-set about the kind of … read more »
What qualities do most employers look for when hiring a professional massage therapist? Training, training and more training is often the answer. At Cortiva Institute locations across the country, students enroll in a comprehensive course of instruction that is grounded in the value of client centered care, massage theory and practice, as well as real … read more »
