NEW CAREER - MASSAGE THERAPIST

Massage Therapy Principles and Practice, by Susan G. Salvo, Chapter Eighteen, and Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass, covers the fundamental building blocks of the human body, as well as, mapping of the body with locational and directional cues. This serves as a foundation for the knowledge to massage therapist industry. With an understanding of the body’s basic systems and cellular levels, we can better understand the functions and dynamics of the body, and how they may affect the muscular tissues that the therapists attend to. Deterioration and strains on the fundamental systems can personify [...]

Thinking About Insurance Reimbursement? Know the Facts / Weigh the Benefits & Risks Know the facts and weigh the benefits and risks of seeking insurance reimbursement in your massage therapy practice. Is it right for you? What are some of the most important things massage therapists should know before considering insurance reimbursement? Let’s take a look at some of the positive and negative aspects of accepting insurance that may help you consider whether to accept insurance. On the positive side, insurance coverage may make getting a massage more accessible and it may also make it more affordable for the client, [...]

Want a job that aims, above all else, to make people feel better? Consider becoming a massage therapist. Massage therapists can specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, sports massage and other areas. Often, massage therapists become experts in several modalities, all of which require specific skills and techniques.With more than 80 types of treatments, massage therapists have many different ways to deliver this relief.Employing their unique set of tools – massage therapists relieve pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and just plain make people feel better. The length and type of massage provided typically depend on the client's condition and desires. [...]

By Katura Lambright Can massage help sciatica nerve pain: What causes it, and what is the solution for it? Let's begin by saying sciatic nerve pain can be one of the most debilitating pains humans experience. If you have ever been an unfortunate victim of this commonly known, easily treatable condition, you know this to be true. People look for a solution to sciatica in many and varied treatments. Some through alternative medicine, stretching, exercise, physical therapy, massage, and others through drugs, or even more drastic measures, such as surgery. To understand how to treat this condition, one must understand [...]

By Amanda Wolfe The human's body is a diverse and complex structure. It is a well-oiled machine… or at least it’s supposed to be. It’s similar to a car in many ways. You see, a car is a solid, technical, and predictable machine, but each different model has slight variations. We as humans all have the same general anatomical building blocks, and we are for the most part predictable, but we are still all slightly different and unique. Unfortunately, we are also similar to cars in that when something is leaking, or out of place, it can mean serious trouble. [...]

Back and herniated disc injuries! By Shauna MooreWho over the age of 30 (or even under 30!) can say that they've never experienced or known someone with frequent back pain, either from an injury or some ongoing cause they may or may not be able to pinpoint the cause of? The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration state that back injuries account for almost 20 percent of all the injuries that are reported in the workplace every year. That number affects over one million people, and that is just at work. This statistic doesn't account [...]