It’s been a rough few years in the jobs markets. Many of us have had to deal with losing a job, or staying with a job despite being unhappy.
That unhappiness has created a lot of stress in many of our lives. So as the economy starts to improve and jobs start to open up (hopefully!), … read more »
While some states do not have official licensing for massage therapists, professional massage therapists can become nationally certified in order to assure employers and clients of their qualifications and professionalism. Certification is available by taking the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) written exam which requires strict educational standards.
According to the NCBTMB, … read more »
As part of its celebration of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, Cortiva Institute – Tucson is hosting a Career Fair and Trade Show on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m. at its campus located at 6390 East Broadway Blvd.
The massage therapy field is growing. In fact, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 … read more »
The massage therapy profession is a uniquely flexible and portable career that offers considerable advantages in today’s challenging work environment. Massage therapists who obtain a diploma in Professional Massage Therapy enjoy self-determined work hours, a wide range of practice locations and other lifestyle options, including freedom to work part-time hours while raising children, going back … 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 »
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 »
Brian Smith, Instructor at Cortiva Institute and Staff Massage Therapist for Rutgers University Swimming Team, was invited to the qualifying swimming meet to provide massage treatments for swimmers competing for a spot on the US Olympic Swimming Team. One of the most memorable of many events for Brian was watching Jessica Botzum, an All-American swimmer … read more »
A group of massage organizations working together to create a body of knowledge for the massage profession has announced the appointment of its project manager.
Chip Hines is formerly both a senior federal government project manager and PMI-certified Project Management Professional.
“He brings with him a wealth of experience managing large scale projects requiring consensus-building within a … read more »
