The Impact of Human Trafficking on the Massage Profession Note: Human trafficking is a serious matter. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is available toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you see something, say something: call (888) 373-7888. Have you ever driven past a massage parlor […]
As a massage therapist, you’re always looking to broaden your knowledge base and add another technique to your toolkit. Whether it’s sports massage, chair massage, or any number of other approaches to bodywork, there are lots of options out there when it comes to massage therapy courses. While you were in school for massage, you probably […]
As a massage professional, your job is to provide your clients with a soothing and therapeutic massage experience. Whether you use shiatsu techniques, deep tissue massage, or any other bodywork modality, your goal is giving your clients the relief and healing that they need from both the stresses of daily life and various physical ailments. […]
As a massage therapist, you have a lot of tools in your arsenal when it comes to providing your clients with relief, relaxation, and healing. Whether it’s deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, or even hot stone therapy, you have plenty of options available to you. Different clients have different needs, and there are specific massage techniques […]
Online learning is no new concept, but it is improving all the time. The most recent Global Shapers Survey showed that 77.84% of respondents worldwide have reported taking online courses. Considering how much information is available by simply speaking to your phone, it’s safe to say you can learn almost anything online. This is why […]
This is it: after many months in a massage therapy program (and, in most states, after successfully passing the MBLEx exam), you’re ready to launch your massage practice. Congratulations! The road hasn’t been easy, but you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back. While every state has different requirements when it comes to […]
With an estimated 325,000 to 375,000 massage school therapists and students attending massage school in the U.S. alone, the state of massage has never been better. The sometimes rigorous educational guidelines one must meet to become a licensed massage therapist are there to ensure quality and proper therapeutic value is being transferred. In order to […]
Massage is a traditional practice nearly as old as humanity. The relaxation and muscular relief from a good massage can, at the very least, lift your spirits. There are many ancient traditional massages that have passed down from generation to generation, and its practice has yet to be lost to history. Perhaps it’s because 87% […]
Getting a massage is one of the most relaxing, therapeutic ways you can spend your money. Research indicates that many people feel the same way. The massage therapy industry grew to $12.1 billion in 2015 in the United States and shows signs of continued growth. For the average person, getting a massage is just relaxing […]
Today, your massage therapist earns an average wage of $46 an hour for all massage-related work. That’s because the modern massage therapist must be familiar with a wide variety of techniques, from therapeutic sports massage to relaxing couples massages. In fact, to stay up to date, many massage practitioners must take massage therapy CEU courses […]