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 …
What is Deep Tissue Massage? A type of massage therapy, deep tissue massage uses deep, slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It’s used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. How Does It Work? Techniques While …
Advanced massage certification in Utah Advanced massage certification in Utah enables both students and professionals to develop new skills and to further enhance skills thus providing comprehensive training and certification in specific modalities. Contact the college today for further information. Some of our current advanced certification courses include: Cranial-Sacral 135 hours Cranio-Sacral Therapy is a therapeutic modality that offers specialty …
Renaissance College has the best massage school clinic in Utah Below are just a few of the massages we offer at the best massage school clinic in Utah. Swedish Massage Gentle and relaxing massage using firm but gentle pressure to ease muscle tension and promote health. Clients privately disrobe to their comfort level; during the session, draping with sheets protects …
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 …
RESEARCH PROVES THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE RESEARCH PROVES THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE: Did you know that more people have massage for medical reasons than relaxation? That’s right. I’ve written about this before, but I’m revisiting it because evidence continues to mount regarding the health benefits of massage. The American Massage Therapy Association has compiled new research from a variety of sources …