Baby boomers the giant generation are turning 65+ at the rate of 10,000 per day. The growing senior population can provide a steady, specialized client base for massage therapists whether you are just beginning your career or if you are interested in learning a new specialty for your successful practice. Gone are the days of “the elderly”; we can no …
How Does Craniosacral Therapy work?
Note from the author: I found this article on Cranial Sacral Therapy and how it works. It is written by the author of the book: From My Hands and Heart: Achieving Health and Balance with Craniosacral Therapy, Kate McKinnon. The article is excellent and I just ordered the book from Amazon for $11.00. I hope you enjoy the article. by …
Stress Strain Syndrome and How it Affects the Body
11 Categories of Stress Stress can be placed in 11 categories — these categories should not be placed in any special order. Their effect on the individual is dependent upon factors such as age, gender and innate energy of that individual. The Categories Are: Infections Surgery Injury Immunological reactions to drugs Inoculations Allergies Overexertion Strong emotions – death, divorce, loss …
New Classes in Community Education for the General Public
Renaissance Massage College is now offering classes to the general public . We want to connect with you and share information about the benefits of massage and to provide the Davis County community with classes in Self Care and how to support your family in leading a healthy lifestyle. We will be offering classes in a wide variety of topics …
April is National Cranio-Sacral Month
April has been designated as National Cranial Sacral Awareness Month encouraging the public to learn more about the benefits of Cranial Sacral Massage Therapy. Benefits of Cranio Sacral Massage Cranio Sacral Therapy releases restrictions and abnormal cranial bone motion around the brain, skull and face bones and spinal cord. This gentle method of detection and correction encourages your own natural …
Meeting Your Needs: Choose the “right” Massage School
Massage therapy is different from many other professions and vocations. This is a field where you must build a relationship of trust with your clients, be knowledgeable in a wide variety of modalities and have a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology. The day of the “fluff and buff” one hour Swedish massage are a thing of the past. Due …
Massage Therapists-Why Specialize?
Massage Therapists–Why Specialize? Blog Post, February 1, 2013 Massage Therapists who specialize in more treatment modalities (kinds of massage) in addition to the traditional Swedish Massage open many doors to increasing their skills, raising income levels and being able to combine various modalities to benefit their clients. Massage specialists are trained to administer specialized techniques which are designed to enhance …
Ten Basic Essential Oils
Ten Basic Essential Oils Blog Post by Dennis Greenwood, LMT We need to start with some basic essential oils on our journey to a more natural and healthy lifestyle. There are some oils you really cannot be without! They are the foundation of many aromatherapy experiences. We are looking for therapeutic value and the ability to deal with a wide …
Medical Massage
Medical Massage: What is it and how do you advance your career by working with the medical profession? Physicians are now making changes in the treatment of their patients with the use of Medical Massage Therapy. Keep reading to learn how you can expand your practice to include this new opportunity to work directly with physicians and in medical settings. …
Massage Therapy – One of Top 50 Careers
(U.S. News & World Report) Now! The perfect time to begin your massage therapy career according to a recent study done US News is now. Massage Therapy is rapidly becoming a career of choice recognized by the public as a tool for maintaining health and well-being. US News considered many factors in choosing the top 50 careers—job growth projections from …