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 »
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 »
Massage therapy students know the impact that their skills can have on individuals who are facing all types of challenges, including critical illness, physical disabilities or exhaustion from hard physical labor. Cortiva Institute, Schools of Massage Therapy, students often volunteer their time and considerable skills with organizations that support and serve individuals with special … read more »
(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 »
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 »
The fact that she made it to the age of 25 without ever having been in hospital or off school sick is partly down to her parents. Even though she was a robust child, they would never have pandered to any illness.
Her health problems started in 2004, when she was working as a newsreader for … read more »
In the fall of 2007 Michelle Savaiano enrolled in the 15 month massage therapy program at the Cortiva Institute – Chicago. In her first quarter she became her class’s Student Representative advocating on behalf of her classmates. During her second quarter when Cortiva introduced the Student Federal Work Study Program, she knew she wanted … read more »
More than 245 massage therapists from 21 states gathered in New Braunels, Texas, April 24-26, for the 4th Annual World Massage Festival.
The centerpiece of the annual festival was the induction ceremony for the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Inductees are chosen by the Festival’s creator, massage therapist Mike Hinkle.
“A Hall of Fame is a traditional … read more »
A massage-and-spa products manufacturer has announced the launch of its third annual Edu-Partner Community Outreach Award Program.
Two massage schools will receive $2,500 apiece from BIOTONE for massage therapy programs conducted in their communities during the year. BIOTONE will announce the recipients in February 2010.
BIOTONE established the Community Outreach Award in 2007 to reward massage therapy … read more »
