Core 600-Hour Massage Therapy Program in 6 Months
Embarking on a journey toward a career in massage therapy entails a comprehensive education that combines theory with practical application. At the forefront of this educational endeavor is the Core 600-Hour Program in European Medical Massage Therapy, a rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field. Spanning over six months, this program delves into various facets of massage therapy, from [...]
Massage Therapy Curriculum
Dive into Excellence: European Medical School of Massage's Unique Massage Therapy Curriculum Introduction: Welcome to European Medical School of Massage In this post, we'll delve into the details of our comprehensive massage therapy curriculum. Section 1: Holistic Approach to Massage Education Holistic Learning at EMSOM A Well-Rounded Understanding Foundation of Future Success Section 2: Dive Deep into Massage Techniques Dive Deep into Massage Techniques [...]
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Become a Massage Therapist in Pennsylvania
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Become a Massage Therapist in Pennsylvania Introduction: Embarking on a career as a massage therapist in Pennsylvania can be a rewarding journey, allowing you to help others relax and alleviate their stress and physical discomfort. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to transition into a fulfilling career, this guide will walk you through the steps to become a licensed massage therapist in the [...]
Massage for Knee Pain
Alejandra is a 38-year-old massage therapist student who six years ago suffered a knee injury that has affected her daily physical activities ever since. She also states that unfortunately her body has not been the same since she got injured. She states that she has always been an active person and one day while working out at the gym doing a jumping exercise, she landed on the wrong side [...]
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This article title was brought to me from an acquaintances daughter whom I ran into at a local brewery, mentioning that I was having a hard time figuring out how to start my article for this syndrome, and she right away blurted out that a lot of people take a lot of selfies and are complaining of wrist problems, as she is going to college to become a P.A. [...]
Massage for Peroneal Injuries
The client had come in with an injury dating back 18 months. Apparently, the client, an avid surfer, had been out on a wave when injuring his left foot. As his left foot is also his weight bearing foot, the motion of both dorsiflexion and eversion caused something to go awry at the lateral malleolus. This resulted in pain when walking, driving, surfing, and dirt biking. The client drives [...]
Massage for Hiatal Hernia
According to Medlineplus.gov, a hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in a diaphragm. As we know the diaphragm is a muscle in our body. It divides the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity. Its main function is to help with respiration, but it also helps to keep acid from coming up into the esophagus. When this happens it [...]
Rotator Cuff Injury
Case Study: Rotator Cuff Injury Written By: Madison Smith LMT A rotator cuff injury is one of the most common injuries to occur, and I believe all massage therapists should have a thorough education on what exactly this condition entails, how to spot the signs of this injury, and most importantly: how to fix clients that have this injury. A rotator cuff injury includes four main muscles and tendons [...]
Choosing the right Massage School
It can be extremely difficult to choose the right career and the right school. Many questions, many decisions it's upon you. I'm here to give you a few tips to go by. Do you like to help people with their pain, stress or get them ready for an athletic event? If YES, then go forward with it. Are you ready to put time and effort into learning the new [...]
Cervical Pain, Neck and Shoulders Massage
Most types of acute neck pain are due to a muscle strain or other soft tissue sprain (ligaments, tendons). This type can be caused by a sudden force resulting from a car accident (whiplash), or from straining the neck (such as a stiff neck from sleeping in the wrong position, or a strain from carrying a heavy suitcase). Neck pain can feel like having a stiff neck that makes [...]
Massage for Knee Ankle Injuries
There are different types of knee and ankle injuries. Some knee injuries are the anterior cruciate ligament(ACL), posterior cruciate ligament injury(PCL), collateral ligament injuries, patellar tendinitis, meniscal tears, fractures (patellar fracture, distal femur fractures of the knee, fractures of proximal tibia), dislocation, tendon tears, sprain, and strain... The knee joint is one of the most important joints and more at risk of injury than any other joint because it [...]
Massage Therapy for Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatic pain comes from your sciatic nerve that radiates from your lower back then into the back and the side of your legs. It can range from a mild ache to sharp and severe pain. You may experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your leg or foot. Sciatic usually starts with a herniated disk in your lower spine. When a disk begins to get worn down, either because of [...]
Rotator Cuff Pain, Massage Can Help
In the case of a rotator cuff injury or restriction, I would start by assessing the client's levels of discomfort and range of motion at the shoulder joint. I would also assess the cervical and thoracic vertebrae, and the entire arm, as these are connected and could play a part in whatever is going on at the shoulder. I would look for where a range of motion is restricted [...]
Lower Back Pain Relief with Massage Techniques
What is lower back pain and how do people develop it and what can a person do to reduce the pain. Lower back pain can be improved over time or from an injury. The muscles of the lower back tears, overstretch and tightens. Which can overstretch the muscle and ligaments that attach to the Bone? The symptoms to lower back pain are the lower amount of flexibility inflammation [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrom Pain Therapy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by impingement of the median nerve in the carpal bones of the wrist. Clients with carpal tunnel syndrome often experience pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected hands and/or wrists. There are several reasons believed to cause the condition, overuse such as working at a computer all day, repetitive motion, injuries to the wrist, or genetically having a small carpal tunnel area for the [...]
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Nancy Glick CTS is a condition on which the small narrow passage that allows passage of the nerves and blood vessels at the base of the hand through the wrist area. This carpal tunnel is made up of bone, tendons, tissue, and nerves that run from the arm traveling through the carpal tunnel to their distal end points of the hand, palm, fingers, and wrist. [...]
Massage for ACL Knee Injury
ACL Knee Injury by David Bowser First, off a little information about the hat, an ACL Knee Injury is: An ACL knee injury is a tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly they happen during sudden stops, jumping, changes in direction. Many sports are the causes such as basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, and gymnastics. Another interesting fact is whenever the ligament is damaged there is either a partial [...]
Massage for Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff by Heather Lu The rotator cuff consists of four different muscles the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor and the Subscapularis. Secondary muscles that can also be affected by the rotator cuff injury would be Deltoid, Pectoralis Major Rhomboids, and the Trapezius. Rotator cuff injuries occur in various ways. Through sports injury (basketball, volleyball, tennis and swimming), occupational hazard (cosmetologist, factory worker, mechanic), a prolonged period of time in [...]
Cervical Pinched Nerve
Cervical nerve pinch (cervical radiculopathy) by Dominic Celestina A pinched nerve in the can be due to many causes. As in chronic overuse of the muscles, or degenerative diseases. When either muscle pulls too hard / out of balance on the spine, or simple the spine/ cartilage degenerates, what is created is a pinched nerve. When the spin moves slightly/out largely out of place and puts pressure on a nerve [...]
Massage for Lower Back Pain
The muscle of the lower back helps support the weight of the entire upper body, not only that but it helps with actions such as flexion and extension of the spine, lateral flexion, rotation along the axial skeleton and much more. On top of the long list of actions the lower back does and supports, it also is the junction for a lot of the lower body nerves that [...]
Sport Massage for Equestrian
Article by Shauna Moore Horseback riding, also known as equestrianism, is a broad term that encompasses a vast variety of styles and activities that a person can do with a horse. It can be used to refer to riding a horse for working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, and competitive sports. When most people think of horseback riding, they think about it regarding the recreational or sporting aspect of things. [...]
Sport Massage for Football Players
Article by Shaunna More If you're looking for a sport with a huge rate of injuries, look no further than the local football field. It seems like every week we see or hear about a football player getting injured – both at the local high school youth level or at the professional level. Everyone gets mad at their hero for getting injured and ruining their chances for the Super [...]
Sport Massage for Swimmers
Swimming injuries By Katura Lambright Swimming is among the most popular low-impact fitness activities, with more than a million competitive and recreational swimmers in the United States. More than one-third of these athletes practice and compete year-round. Elite swimmers may train more than five miles a day, putting joints through extreme repetitive motion. Most swimming injuries affect the shoulders, knees, hips, or back, depending on stroke. You may [...]
Sport Massage for Volleyball Athletes
Injuries in VolleyBall By Amanda Wolfe Athletes have very strenuous jobs no matter what sport they participate in; volleyball players are probably no exception. There are over 50 different types of injuries that can plague volleyball players due as a result of their sport, but most of the injuries occur in their joints. Due to the nature of the game, it is common for players to suffer from painful [...]
Sport Massage for Golfers
Injuries in Golfers By Amanda Wolfe Like all athletes, golfers are susceptible to a lot of different injuries. Golf is a sport of precision, concentration, and focus. It involves constant repetitive motion. With every swing more force is being inflicted on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, back, hips, and knees. The same movement over and over will eventually cause trigger points, inflammation, restrictions, scar tissue, and more to develop if [...]
Massage & Injuries for Tennis Player
Two-thirds of tennis injuries are due to overuse, and the other one-third is due to a traumatic injury or acute event. Overuse injuries most often affect the shoulders, wrists, and elbows. What types of injuries are most common for tennis players? Tennis elbow The injury most heard about is "tennis elbow," or lateral epicondylitis, which is an overuse of the muscles that extend the wrist or bend it backward. [...]
Strategies Concerning Medical Massage for Neck Pain
My Client’s Progress By Amanda Wolfe, Student July Class 2017 I have a client that came to me several weeks ago for a practicing massage for a homework assignment. Since then I have had the opportunity to work with him frequently for homework and clinical practice. He came to me with chronic problems that seemed untouchable. His main problem areas were in his major neck muscles, as well as [...]
Future Medical Massage Therapist
Story by Shauna Moore, Student @ EMSOM March 2017 Class As a future medical massage therapist, the absolute best thing you can hope for when you take on a new client is a positive outcome that helps the client to be in less pain and live a better life. Most of us go into this field with the goal of making a difference in people’s lives. As we’ve started [...]
Back to School: Starting a Career in Medical Massage Therapy
As an adult, the idea of going back to school to start a new career can be intimidating. Going back to school for a career in medical massage therapy, however, doesn't have to be. The European Medical School of Massage is dedicated to providing an education in massage therapy that will provide students with the tools necessary to provide quality massages for the city's population. Massage offers both physical and emotional benefits [...]
Foot Injuries and Massage Therapy
by Amanda Wolfe, student class of Nov 2017 Our feet are one of the most important parts of our body. Feet allow us to stand, reach higher, walk, run, and stay mobile throughout our busy daily lives. Foot health is important, but often overlooked or pushed off by many people. Healthy feet are taken for granted, and unhealthy or painful feet are often unaddressed or unrelieved. Massage can [...]
Geriatric Medical Massage
As we move later into the 2000s and modern medicine continues to get better and better, the number of older Americans continues to grow every year. The average life expectancy of men and women is currently 76 and 81, respectively. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that the U.S. population aged 65 years and older is projected to increase by almost 7 percent by 2030. The number of [...]
Becoming a Knowledgeable Practitioner in the Massage Therapy Industry
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 [...]
A Peek Under the Hood at Your Machine
Our bodies have so many levels of organization within it. From the chemical level to the cellular level. The cell is the smallest structural and functional unit that can exist as a self-sustaining entity. It’s as if the cell is its own little city the way it’s structured. But that is only the beginning. Then at the cellular level, there is the there is the tissue level. The tissues [...]
Practice Medical Massage Using Proper Terminology
How I believe that what we have learned in chapter 18 of the principals and practices will shape my future career and also how it will better not only myself as a future massage therapist, but also my clients and how it will be able to affect them in a positive way. First - I would have to be of course the fact I will be able to understand [...]
Insurance Reimbursement
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 [...]
Bad Massage Experience
European Medical School Of Massage holds high ethics in the industry. Being an accredited school, we hold accountable our students once they are out of the school and practice in the field. This story I am sharing with you is from someone out west who posted the story on LinkedIn, it gives an example of what can happen when a student receives bad training from a school and tries [...]
Massage Therapist Job Employment Information
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 – [...]
Can massage help sciatica nerve pain
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. [...]
Massage for Neck Issues
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, [...]
Back and herniated disc injuries!
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 [...]
Massage Job In A Spa
WORKING IN A SPA WHAT TO EXPECT You finished massage therapy school, passed your licensure exam with flying colors and are already exploring continuing education options to keep up-to-speed on the latest modalities. Or, maybe you’ve been practicing for several years and are just looking for a new work setting to apply your skills. No matter what level of experience you hold, you probably have some questions [...]
Mastering Health-Care Terminology
Mastering Health-Care Terminology Massage therapists use health-care terminology (also called medical terminology) to communicate with one another and with other health-care providers. Learning health-care terminology has many benefits: Improved understanding of written information in textbooks. Improved understanding of verbal information conveyed in lectures and demonstrations. Improved critical and clinical reasoning skills. More confidence communicating with instructors and classmates. Better grades. Better passing scores on national examinations. Most medical [...]
Average Massage Therapist Pay vs. Other Best Jobs
Massage Therapist: Salary Details The BLS reports the median annual wage for massage therapists was $38,040 in 2015. The best-paid 10 percent in the profession made more than $74,860, while the lowest-paid 10 percent made less than $18,860. The top-paying metropolitan areas for this occupation include Fairbanks, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska; and Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 75th Percentile$56,180 Median$38,040 25th Percentile$25,350 Average Massage Therapist Pay vs. Other Best Jobs Many massage therapists work [...]
Best Medical Massage Therapy School Reading, Berks County Pennsylvania
Best Medical Massage Therapy School Reading, Berks County Pennsylvania EMSOM is the only medical massage therapy school Reading, Berks County Pennsylvania qualified to grant a diploma in Medical Massage Therapy. WELCOME The European Medical School of Massage LLC is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Private Schools. The institution is accredited by COMTA, the Commission On Massage Therapy Accreditation and the curriculum are COMTA [...]
Good Tips Massage Therapist
Pay attention to how your client responds during a massage. If your customer tenses up, you are probably rubbing him or her in a way that is too intense. If your client seems to feel tickled, you might be going too light with your fingers. Paying attention can help you to find the right balance that will please your client. When you have a client that you are giving [...]
In The News with BCTV
In The News with BCTV In The News with BCTV. Thank you BCTV for knowledge our efforts to become a higher standard education institution: "The mission of European Medical School of Massage LLC is to establish an educational program that is committed to preparing students with proper instruction, education, positive guidance, and training in the essential modalities of medical massage to fulfill their vision of a successful career [...]
The Journey of Accreditation
The Journey of Accreditation European Medical School of Massage began the journey of accreditation in February 2015. Researching the steps to become an accredited institution we aligned the policies, procedures, and standards of COMTA (the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation) with the guidelines of the PA Department of Education during the initial application of the school. The school was approved by the PA Department of Education in December [...]
Get Ready for MBLEx Massage Exam
How to get ready for MBLEx Exam Article from AMBP Oh No, You Failed the MBLEx—Don’t Panic! Oh no! You failed the test. This unexpected result probably feels a little overwhelming, and you may be filled with self-blame, frustration, and even heartbreak. But try not to panic. You will be OK. In fact, 30 percent of those who take the MBLEx don’t pass on the first try. What [...]
Dealing with Test Anxiety
Dealing with Test Anxiety Exam Preparation Form Abdominal Massage Techniques Ways to Deal with Difficult Feelings It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety before a quiz or exam. You can lessen that uncomfortable feeling by making sure your preparation is well planned—a.k.a., avoid cramming at the last minute. Remember, like everything, testing requires practice. You can learn to be a [...]
Choosing a Massage School
Choosing a Massage School Our Guide selecting and Finding the Best Massage School will assist you in determining the best school for you to attend. From top rated massage schools to one where you receive the best value. Identify Area of Study - The first step to finding a massage school that is right for you is simply to decide what direction you would like your career to move in. [...]
Massage Class Graduated June 2016
Graduating class June 18, 2016 Graduating class June 18, 2016 Just in time to celebrate the beginning of summer, EMSOM graduated an amazing class of 6 students. Students from outside Berks County have traveled to learn from our school. From as far away as Schuylkill, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties, the past nine months these students have done their best to attend 95% of all classes, studied, practiced at [...]
Life of a Massage Therapist
Life of a Massage Therapist The Many Faces of Hospital-Based Massage and Bodywork By Shirley Vanderbilt Originally published in Massage Bodywork magazine, June/July 2000.Copyright 2003. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.Displayed in the hallway of the Health Center of Integrated Therapies in Longmont, Colo., adjacent to Longmont United Hospital, weathered photos of early 1900's hospital wards depict a cold, spartan environment where patients sit in straight-back [...]
Industry Fact Sheet
The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S. Massage Therapy [...]
Consumer Views Massage Therapy
How & Why do People Choose Their Massage Therapists? American Massage consumers view the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) as the most trusted and respected name in massage therapy – three times higher than any other massage organization or business. Consumers prefer their massage therapist be a member of AMTA three to one over any other national massage organization or business. Consumers see AMTA as having the best trained [...]
Massage Therapy for Surgical Pain
New Research Analysis Indicates Value of Massage Therapy for Surgical Pain Based on the evidence, massage therapy can be effective in reducing pain intensity/severity and anxiety in patients undergoing surgical procedures. This is the conclusion of a collaborative meta-analysis of research on massage therapy for pain conducted by Samueli Institute and commissioned by the Massage Therapy Foundation, with support from the American Massage Therapy Association. This review and analysis [...]
What do successful grads think you should study?
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Former student discusses success in the fashion industry
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How do you best prepare for university?
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