There’s no doubt that network television shows focused on the weight loss are ratings grabbers. Everyone likes to see obese individuals conquer their eating issues, lose weight, gain confidence and most importantly, good health.
According to instructors with the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program at Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy, one of the main … read more »
The United States spa industry generated an estimated $9.4 billion in revenue in 2006, an increase of 34 percent over 2003. These numbers reflect an estimated 14,615 spas throughout the U.S. (of which 80 percent are day spas) that employed an estimated 234,600 individuals.
With so many people heading for their nearest spas, it’s no wonder … read more »
The holidays are around the corner. Along with family, friends, big meals and lots of shopping can come an unwelcome holiday visitor – stress. Long hours on your feet shopping, cooking or entertaining can leave you exhausted and prone to fatigue and sickness.
Take time out during the holidays to schedule a rejuvenating massage. A professional … read more »
If you’ve enjoyed massage, consider setting up a regular massage appointments. Set appointments help you make sure you always have time for massage and can plan your schedule accordingly. In addition, regularly scheduled massage appointments can offer financial perks like reduced rates or preferential pricing, for example, one free massage for every 10 you receive.
Some … read more »
Just because the weather is getting colder, it’s no excuse not to journey outside and get 10-15 minutes of a sunshine boost per day. Sunshine is absorbed by the body as vitamin D, which is important to bone health and may have preventive benefits against certain types of cancer and chronic illness. Some research indicates … read more »
Working with a client who has never had a massage before? Since this will be your client’s first impression of the massage therapy experience, it’s important to take your time to make him or her feel comfortable, relaxed and able to fully benefit from the experience.
Take a few minutes to introduce yourself and find out … read more »
Many massage clients are looking for relief from chronic pain. The severity of that pain may vary, but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (September 09) shows that persistent pain may accelerate signs of aging by two or three decades in middle-aged adults and people with pain develop the … read more »
Prolonged stress can have serious health consequences – a well-known fact that may contribute to Americans’ willingness to spend money on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), like massage therapy.
In 2007, Americans spent $33.9 billion on CAM, according to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics. Whether stress is job, family or health related, … read more »
The economy may be keeping many people away from booking a rejuvenating vacation on a beach or a cruise ship, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a relaxing experience at all. Massage therapy can be an economic approach to experiencing relaxation and rejuvenation without spending big money.
According to faculty at Cortiva Institute School … read more »
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 »
