October 9, 2009 – 12:49 pm
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 »
October 3, 2009 – 12:31 pm
At the second North American Research Conference on Complementary & Integrative Medicine held last May in Minneapolis, Minnesota, several cutting-edge presentations focused on topics in clinical massage therapy research, including the effects of chronic low back pain.
For those interested in utilizing massage therapy for helping with lower back pain, the results of a randomized trial … read more »
September 30, 2009 – 12:24 pm
Most of us think of sports massage as something for the hard core athlete – the man or woman who competes in their sport at a high level and who may, as a result of that effort, need relief from muscle pain or injury with professional massage therapy. But you don’t have to be Olympic-bound … read more »
September 24, 2009 – 10:35 am
There may be no better time to encourage a friend, family member or colleague who has never experienced a professional massage, to get one than during National Massage Therapy Awareness Week from October 25 to 31. Many local professional massage therapy locations, spas, health clubs and rehabilitation centers will use this week to highlight … read more »
August 28, 2009 – 10:21 am
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 »
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 »
February 4, 2009 – 1:42 pm
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 »
