For Cortiva Institute – Florida School of Massage Therapy graduates Steve Valiquette, 53, and his daughter Katie Mossor, age 23, attending and graduating from school together had many benefits, including carpooling.
“I drove us the entire year we went to Cortiva. I put 44,000 miles on my car just for school!” jokes Steve. Both father … 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 »
For the professional massage therapist, developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients is not only key to a successful massage therapist and his or her business, but is critical to a client’s overall ability to benefit from massage.
At Cortiva Institute – Seattle, School of Massage Therapy, students learn the importance of professional ethics and communication … 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 »
As massage therapists, we get a lot of practice helping other people to take care of themselves. Some of this is a direct result of our hands-on work – helping to release tension, improve circulation, and heal injuries. We also help indirectly whenever we educate clients about changes that can improve their quality of … read more »
A brief look at the massage therapy industry, its past, present and future.
As rapid advances in science and technology usher efficiency into our lives, this increasing convenience can sometimes usher out the chance to connect with others and receive the kind of personal attention that brings substance to our daily experiences.
When any solution or service … read more »
