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Enhance Massage Skills with Continuing Education
Are you currently in an entry-level massage therapy job and want to take your career to the next level? Do you want to break into the burgeoning health-care industry and practice in a medical setting, such as a hospital, nursing home or sports-medicine facility? Perhaps you have a love of animals and want to practice in the growing field of canine massage. Or, maybe you need to fulfill an education requirement. If any of the aforementioned cases are true, then continuing education is what you need.Mentors: A Key to Succeeding as a Massage Therapist
You’ve received your certificate from massage school, passed the national certification test and now have your state license. As you push your way into this new career, you may realize you only know the most basic guidelines for succeeding in practice.11 Things a Massage Therapist Should Never Leave Home Without
Have you ever had the feeling you’re forgetting something when you leave for work? You know, that nagging sensation that there’s something you missed that you were supposed to take with you? It’s happened to everyone. I polled 15 massage therapists about what they always carry with them, even when they don’t have clients scheduled.News
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Rahway, NJ - 10/31/2009
Massage therapist to give therapeutic massage. ... More
Harrod, OH - 9/14/2009
Licensed Massage Therapist ... More
Palatine, IL - 8/28/2009
Seeking other health professionals to join with in an integrated medical setting. I am a licensed doctor of naprapathy in Illinois, and licensed in massage in Illinois and Texas, as well as a certified ... More
Morganton, NC - 6/26/2009
Bowen practice ... More
Wenham, MA - 6/15/2009
Looking for deep tissue massage therapist with flexible hours for a busy wellness center in Wenham, Ma. Start immediately. Commission based. ... More
Portland, ME - 6/03/2009
Bodyworker (Holistic) and Polarity Practitioner ... More
Clearwater, FL - 4/30/2009
Medical or sports related massage therapy. ... More
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Woody Haiken
What Motivates You?
2/07/2010
There are two kinds of motivation: that which we are drawn toward, and that which we look to avoid. We are drawn toward pleasure, and avoid ... Read More
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2/07/2010
There are two kinds of motivation: that which we are drawn toward, and that which we look to avoid. We are drawn toward pleasure, and avoid ... Read More
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Julie Onofrio
Billing Insurance for Massage Services
2/06/2010
Billing Insurance for massage services is one way of setting yourself aside from other massage therapists and also helping to build your massage business. Each state ... Read More
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2/06/2010
Billing Insurance for massage services is one way of setting yourself aside from other massage therapists and also helping to build your massage business. Each state ... Read More
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Laura Allen
The California Gold Rush
2/04/2010
My morning mail arrived with a packet sent by an anonymous contributor...copies of emails and correspondence concerning the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). I must say ... Read More
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2/04/2010
My morning mail arrived with a packet sent by an anonymous contributor...copies of emails and correspondence concerning the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). I must say ... Read More
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Cliff Smith
Food Cravings- How to Control Them so They Don’t Control You
2/04/2010
Someone asked recently, “Can you mentally overcome food cravings?” It sounds like they have already taken the first psychological step to conquering cravings, which is being ... Read More
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2/04/2010
Someone asked recently, “Can you mentally overcome food cravings?” It sounds like they have already taken the first psychological step to conquering cravings, which is being ... Read More
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John Barnes
Inflammation II
2/03/2010
Hi John, I’m very interested in this previous thread on inflammation. I’ve been reading about chronic inflammation and how many now agree that this process is ... Read More
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2/03/2010
Hi John, I’m very interested in this previous thread on inflammation. I’ve been reading about chronic inflammation and how many now agree that this process is ... Read More
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Karen Menehan
Are You Green?
2/01/2010
I am seeking massage therapists to interview for a feature article on green/environmentally friendly practices. To participate, send me an email at kmenehan@massagemag.com. Thanks! ... Read More
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2/01/2010
I am seeking massage therapists to interview for a feature article on green/environmentally friendly practices. To participate, send me an email at kmenehan@massagemag.com. Thanks! ... Read More
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Mary Kathleen Rose
The First Principle of Comfort Touch®
1/28/2010
Over these next months I want to share some thoughts on the principles that guide the practice of Comfort Touch. This nurturing form of acupressure is ... Read More
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1/28/2010
Over these next months I want to share some thoughts on the principles that guide the practice of Comfort Touch. This nurturing form of acupressure is ... Read More
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Ann Catlin
Over the River and Through the Woods-- on Skype?
1/27/2010
Good day, I've thought some about the use of various technology and how it enhances lives of our elders. I came across a blog entry from Laurie ... Read More
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1/27/2010
Good day, I've thought some about the use of various technology and how it enhances lives of our elders. I came across a blog entry from Laurie ... Read More
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Eileen Ryan
Three Quick Massage Marketing Tips: Why reinvent the wheel?
1/26/2010
As I go through my days I see all sorts of ideas other, non-massage/bodywork businesses use to market their services. Why can't you take what they've ... Read More
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1/26/2010
As I go through my days I see all sorts of ideas other, non-massage/bodywork businesses use to market their services. Why can't you take what they've ... Read More
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Erik Dalton
Age old argument...shoes or no shoes?
1/24/2010
How about today's custom-fitted shoes? Do they permit natural gait? While providing custom fit, they also incorporate the usual biomechanical faults, i.e., elevated heels, lack of ... Read More
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1/24/2010
How about today's custom-fitted shoes? Do they permit natural gait? While providing custom fit, they also incorporate the usual biomechanical faults, i.e., elevated heels, lack of ... Read More
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Kelly Robbins
Making Mistakes When Marketing Your Massage Therapy Practice? Good!
1/12/2010
....Just be sure you learn from them We all make mistakes, both in our business and our personal lives. In fact, we skiers in Colorado often ask ... Read More
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1/12/2010
....Just be sure you learn from them We all make mistakes, both in our business and our personal lives. In fact, we skiers in Colorado often ask ... Read More
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Maria G. Turchi
A New Year's Resolution - Releasing Emotions that hold you back
1/05/2010
Essential oils are wonderful tools for releasing blocked emotions. In Candice Pert's book "Molecules of Emotion" she describes her discovery that the body contains a complex ... Read More
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1/05/2010
Essential oils are wonderful tools for releasing blocked emotions. In Candice Pert's book "Molecules of Emotion" she describes her discovery that the body contains a complex ... Read More
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Irene Smith
Hope
1/04/2010
" I have a large tumor growing very fast in my pelvis. This tumor is my friend. It needs more space now and I want to ... Read More
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1/04/2010
" I have a large tumor growing very fast in my pelvis. This tumor is my friend. It needs more space now and I want to ... Read More
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