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Become a Massage Therapist
... combination of reasons, including: Freedom Many therapists choose a career in bodywork because they enjoy the freedom of not being stuck in a cubicle or an office all day. Being a massage therapist allows you to work in a variety of locations and meet a wide ...
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Do You Need A Massage?
... The short answer is, yes, of course—you need a massage. Who doesn’t? You deal with deadlines, long lines, short tempers, and ... lead to all that jaw muscle tension. In these treatments, therapists often work on the muscles inside the mouth. Using a sterile ...
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2007 Survey Results
By Nora Brunner Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, April/May 2007. Appreciation for ... group. “Massage has grown in popularity and massage therapists continue to be highly regarded by their clients,” says Les ...
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Employer Spotlight: Hand & Stone
... Q&A with Nathan Nordstrom, BCTMB, director of Hand & Stone massage therapy training Nathan Nordstrom, BCTMB What ... have had the opportunity to teach, coach, and mentor massage therapists across the country as a massage educator. For me, the most rewarding ...
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Gender in the Profession
By Karrie Osborn Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine. When it comes to the role of ... current that tries to define, categorize, and typify therapists based on their anatomy, gender undoubtedly plays a role in an MT’s ...
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How To Find a Massage Therapist
... By Ruthanne Johnson, CMT Whether new to massage therapy or long time patron, there eventually comes a time when massage ... the pike. Many times we end up trying four or five massage therapists before finding one that we feel comfortable with. Most retail ...
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Why Americans Seek Massage
... By Nora Brunner Appreciation for the massage therapy experience has made new inroads with American consumers—one ... have very favorable to somewhat favorable views of massage therapists, with another 34 percent neutral in their views. These are key ...
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Beneficial Bonding
By Stephanie Mines Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, December/January 2007. My ... for healthcare professionals, bodyworkers, educators, and therapists of all kinds. As part of that shift, those who serve children have ...
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The Future Of Massage
By Whitney Lowe Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2008. Someone ... the commitment of industry leadership and professional therapists, massage has grown into a modality that is garnering far more ...
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Massage and the Cancer Patient
... By Kieran McConnellogue Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, December/January 2000. Like most ... but also gave them salt tablets. It’s similar with massage therapists. “Unless it’s something therapists do or specialize in, they may ...