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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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Laura Allen
Keep the Minimum, or Raise the Standards?
3/10/2010
I participate in a lot of massage discussion groups on the web, and one thing that constantly comes up is raising the standards for practicing massage ... Read More
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3/10/2010
I participate in a lot of massage discussion groups on the web, and one thing that constantly comes up is raising the standards for practicing massage ... Read More
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Ann Catlin
Baby Boomers' Impact on the Workplace
3/10/2010
Spring has sprung-- finally! I hope you are enjoying yours. I discovered an interesting site from the M.I.T. AgeLab and found an interesting article about the ... Read More
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3/10/2010
Spring has sprung-- finally! I hope you are enjoying yours. I discovered an interesting site from the M.I.T. AgeLab and found an interesting article about the ... Read More
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John Barnes
Are you using obsolete techniques?
3/08/2010
As you know, the state of a current health care system is a hot topic among many people including politicians, health care workers and consumers. ... Read More
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3/08/2010
As you know, the state of a current health care system is a hot topic among many people including politicians, health care workers and consumers. ... Read More
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Cliff Smith
High Fiber Foods-Oatmeal is one of the Best
3/07/2010
When searching for ways to obtain dietary fiber each day, oatmeal is one of the best high fiber foods to eat. Research has shown that oatmeal ... Read More
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3/07/2010
When searching for ways to obtain dietary fiber each day, oatmeal is one of the best high fiber foods to eat. Research has shown that oatmeal ... Read More
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Karen Menehan
It's Proven: Massage is Better than a New TV!
3/05/2010
In consumer-research news, academic researchers have found that purchasing a massage brings more satisfaction than buying products. But then, we already knew that, right? Perhaps this report ... Read More
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3/05/2010
In consumer-research news, academic researchers have found that purchasing a massage brings more satisfaction than buying products. But then, we already knew that, right? Perhaps this report ... Read More
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Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
Full Body Presence- 2nd Edition is Launched!
3/03/2010
Dear Friends, I AM SO excited to announce that the second edition of Full Body Presence: Learning to Listen to Your Body's Wisdom is now available in ... Read More
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3/03/2010
Dear Friends, I AM SO excited to announce that the second edition of Full Body Presence: Learning to Listen to Your Body's Wisdom is now available in ... Read More
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Felicia Brown
Welcome to Ask Felicia
3/01/2010
Hi there! Welcome to my first post here on MassageMag.com. It is a real honor to ... Read More
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3/01/2010
Hi there! Welcome to my first post here on MassageMag.com. It is a real honor to ... Read More
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Tad Wanveer
4-Step Cranium/Face Checklist
2/28/2010
The next few blogs will be devoted to answering questions that students ask in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) classes. Question: What am I feeling for when I’m working ... Read More
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2/28/2010
The next few blogs will be devoted to answering questions that students ask in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) classes. Question: What am I feeling for when I’m working ... Read More
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Mary Kathleen Rose
The Second Principle of Comfort Touch®
2/23/2010
The second principle of Comfort Touch is comforting. As one of the six key concepts (SCRIBE: slow, comforting, respectful, into center, broad, and encompassing) that inform ... Read More
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2/23/2010
The second principle of Comfort Touch is comforting. As one of the six key concepts (SCRIBE: slow, comforting, respectful, into center, broad, and encompassing) that inform ... Read More
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Irene Smith
Letting Go
2/16/2010
The skill of letting go of a massage relationship when a client is dying is as important as the skill in the touching. In early December I ... Read More
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2/16/2010
The skill of letting go of a massage relationship when a client is dying is as important as the skill in the touching. In early December I ... Read More
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Erik Dalton
What's with all the CT and PET scans?
2/15/2010
Does this bother anyone but me? My Mom, a breast cancer survivor, received 4 CT-scans in the past 6 months due to a minor whiplash injury. Research just ... Read More
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2/15/2010
Does this bother anyone but me? My Mom, a breast cancer survivor, received 4 CT-scans in the past 6 months due to a minor whiplash injury. Research just ... Read 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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Joe McCue
The Importance of Budgeting
3/06/2009
What comes to mind when I say the word ‘budget’? To many people, budgeting can imply a severe austerity and strictness to living ... Read More
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3/06/2009
What comes to mind when I say the word ‘budget’? To many people, budgeting can imply a severe austerity and strictness to living ... Read More
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Joe Zuther
Should Traditional Massage be used in the Treatment and Management of Lymphedema?
3/03/2008
Lymphedema is a very common condition worldwide and is caused by a reduction in the transport capacity of the lymphatic system. In lymphedema, the lymphatic system ... Read More
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3/03/2008
Lymphedema is a very common condition worldwide and is caused by a reduction in the transport capacity of the lymphatic system. In lymphedema, the lymphatic system ... Read More
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