No doubt funding an education these days is difficult. But devoting resources to a career that’s growing and in demand is a smart investment to make, no matter what the current economic picture. Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy has options available to help interested students fund their degree program in professional massage therapy.
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If you’re a recent massage therapy graduate and considering starting your own business, make sure not to pigeon hole yourself in the marketplace. Many therapists start out with a certain modality or population in mind to focus on – for example athletes, or fitness buffs.
But instead of having a specific mind-set about the kind of … 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.
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Every massage therapist needs to also know how to be a good business person. If you are looking for a new career path, be sure that the massage school you choose offers an education in the area of business practices. Whether you are planning to open your own practice, go into an established … read more »
Lori-Ann Gallant graduated massage school in 2002 with a passion for healthy touch and helping athletes. Her fervor for the field of sports massage has taken Gallant across the country and around the world – all the way to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
“It was always my dream to work on Olympic athletes, and I … read more »
Montana has joined a growing roster of states that regulate massage therapy, with the signing of house bill 662 by Governor Brian Schweitzer this week. The law provides for licensure of the state’s massage therapists and establishment of a board to implement the law.
Currently, 42 states, the District of Columbia and four Canadian provinces offer … 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 »
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 »
