The numbers of people enjoying the benefit of massage is on the rise and according to the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) organization, the growth in the number of massage therapists in the United States by more than 37,000 in the past two years reflects that trend. The biennial research has been conducted by … 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 »
The more you learn about massage and bodywork, the more you learn about life as a whole. I have been a therapist now for 30 years and a teacher for 25. I have run my school, The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, Texas, for nearly 20 years. I’ve learned that the same principles that apply … 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 »
As the massage industry became home to successful membership-model franchises over the past seven years, the spa industry took note – and spa franchises have taken hold around the U.S. as well.
On May 6 the nation’s leading massage franchise business, Massage Envy, announced a marriage of massage and spa, with its new model, Massage Envy … read more »
Infant massage’s benefits are many, especially for preterm babies. In late April the American Hospital Association (AHA) honored an infant massage program with one of four Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE) at its annual membership meeting.
AN AHA press release noted, “The AHA HAVE Awards Program … highlights the extraordinary efforts of volunteer programs and … read more »
The new year is often brimming with resolutions, goals and hope for a good year, personally and professionally. One way to make those hopes a reality is to improve your financial situation.
But how can that happen when so many people are getting laid off and companies are cutting budgets, bonuses and salary increases?
One way to … read more »
Explore the diverse job opportunities for massage therapists.
Increasing awareness of the widely applicable benefits of massage, coupled with a rapidly expanding aging population, should continue to drive the demand for healthy touch. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of massage therapists is expected to increase faster than the national average through 2014.
With … read more »
Find out what it means to be a Massage Therapist.
Along with proper massage therapy training, certain personality traits can lead to success for those who wish to enter the growing and evolving field of massage. A friendly nature, bolstered by strong communication skills and an innate ability to empathize, will go a long way toward … read more »
