Looking for a career in massage therapy? Here are a few tips One of the most frequent comments massage therapists make about their occupation is “I feel fortunate to have found work I love.” They feel this way because a career in massage therapy allows them to help people in a meaningful way with a high degree of personal contact. …
If you’re already considering a career in massage therapy, there’s probably a reason you’re attracted to the field. Maybe you are seeking a new professional challenge that will give you financial security in an exciting area. Perhaps helping people is one of your career goals. Maybe you yearn to get out from behind a desk or pursue work that has more personal meaning …
There are over 80 common massage modalities being used around the world. The sense of touch is the first sense to develop in humans and the last to diminish. The benefits of Massage Therapy span a person’s life-time from newborn to senior citizen. Massage Therapy stimulates the release of Endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, which is why its so …
Thousands of people are changing careers and changing their lives every day! The best way people are changing careers is by moving to one of the fastest growing industries: massage therapy! At Renaissance College we offer an integrated, holistic education with more than 34 courses in massage modalities as well as our renowned Integrative Cranial Sacral course. At Renaissance College-Massage …
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics. Using a soft touch which …
We are starting a new quarter, and welcoming new students this July 30th, 2018! Now is a good time to come in and ask us questions or get more information if you are considering massage therapy school. Here are some reasons you should choose massage therapy as a career. Choosing a career is an important life decision. When considering the …
Want to become a massage therapist but don’t know where to start? Let’s go over the basics of getting started. Getting started: You will need to spend at an average, an entire year at a massage school before becoming a massage therapist. In addition to the learning theory, you will also have to complete a practical hands-on internship for a …
Some Background on Cranial Sacral Therapy Osteopath Dr. William Sutherland developed the modality we call Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) in the 1930s when he realized that there is a small degree of motion allowed by the beveled cranial sutures, allowing them to move or “breathe,” pulsing with the body. This motion occurs in relationship to the tissues and cerebrospinal fluid in …
Jumping into any new career field should definitely be a “look before you leap” proposition – especially if you’re considering entering a professional training program. After all, investing in your education is a serious decision. Before you do so, it’s important to investigate the career field to find out if you’re going to find long-term satisfaction in the job. That …
It’s 7 am. Time to start your day! You go in for a big stretch when…ooouucch! Neck cramp! A knot in any muscle is a nuisance, but it’s especially frustrating when the offender is lodged in your neck or upper back. (You know when you wake up and can’t turn your head one direction, well turning your head should not …