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ACHS Launches New Course Topics in Holistic Nutrition
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has announced the launch of Topics in Holistic Nutrition (NUT 309) Sept. 20, 2010. The newest addition to ACHS's innovative holistic nutrition curriculum, Topics in Holistic Nutrition is a critical review of popular media topics and current research into nutrition, food and health. … Complete Story


Integrative Medical Association Debuts Discounted Student Membership
The American Association of Integrative Medicine, the medical society for the 21st century, has announced a means for medical professionals in training to continue their education in integrative medicine. Since its founding in 2000, AAIM has assembled top leaders in complementary and alternative medicine. With this new offering, the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) is allowing students to benefit from networking and education that was previously inaccessible. … Complete Story


Cortiva Massage Therapy Students Lend a Healing Touch at Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon
A group of volunteer students from Cortiva Institute--Pennsylvania School of Massage Therapy has put their considerable skills to work by providing massage therapy to participants in the recent Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon. … Complete Story


Tai Sophia Institute Holds 2010 Commencement Ceremony
Tai Sophia Institute, an accredited graduate school for wellness studies, will celebrate the accomplishments of the 90 practitioners and leaders of the Institute’s 2009-2010 graduating class at its annual commencement ceremony at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia, Maryland, June 7 at 7 p.m. … Complete Story


Northwestern Health Sciences University Hosts Annual 'Back In Shape' Event
The Back in Shape 5k event hosted by Northwestern Health Sciences University offers something for runners, walkers and even spectators. The event is on June 12, 2010, in Bloomington, Minnesota, and features a 5k run, a walk, kids’ events and a huge mascot race. … Complete Story


Cortiva Institute-Florida School of Massage Therapy Hosts Career Fair
For students graduating with a diploma in professional massage therapy, the news is good. The U.S. Department of Labor's 2009-2010 Occupational Outlook Handbook states that employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent through 2016, faster than average for all occupations. … Complete Story


Tai Sophia Institute Offers Individual Graduate-Level Courses
For the first time ever, Tai Sophia Institute is opening enrollment for a special selection of its wellness-focused, graduate-level academic courses to members of the general public. … Complete Story


ACHS Mediterranean Holistic Cuisine Summer Session Unique Combination of Instruction and Relaxation
Sun-kissed isles and tantalizing cuisine, holistic nutrition learning vacations from the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) offer full immersion and an authentic Greek isle experience. Through engaging hands-on study, you'll learn the many health benefits and cooking techniques of the Mediterranean diet during ACHS's Mediterranean Holistic Cuisine Summer Session in Greece 2010 hosted by acclaimed chef and author Susan Belsinger and renowned holistic health expert and ACHS President Dorene Petersen, from June 26 to July 2. … Complete Story


New Massage Therapy Certificate Program Enables Students to Reach Career Goals and Enter Workforce Faster
Recognizing that the current economic climate is forcing many potential students to make tough decisions about their education plans, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) has unveiled a new massage therapy certificate program that enables students to receive superior, comprehensive training and graduate as a certified massage therapist in only nine months. … Complete Story


ACHS Students Can Now have their college exams proctored online with ProctorU
American College of Healthcare Sciences has announced students enrolled in their degree, diploma and certificate programs can now have their college exams conveniently proctored online. … Complete Story


'Helping Hands' Fundraiser at Centennial College to Support the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Centennial College's massage therapy students are hosting their seventh annual Helping Hands, Helping Hearts! fundraising event on March 27, 2010. … Complete Story


Northwestern Health Sciences University Developing New Website and Branding
Northwestern Health Sciences University is in the process of developing a new website and a new institutional mark, color palette and font family, culminating months of work to redefine its brand and core messaging. The branding efforts also include refining the institution’s core brand message. The website and new identity will be launched mid-year. … Complete Story


Northwestern Health Sciences University Emerges as a Leader Among Massage Therapy Schools
Just eight years after being founded, The School of Massage Therapy at Northwestern Health Sciences University has emerged as a national leader and trendsetter among other massage therapy schools. … Complete Story


ACHS Gears Up for Better Living Show at the Expo Center March 26-28
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is gearing up for the 2010 Energy Trust Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center March 26 to 28. The college, exhibiting for its second year, will have new this year interactive holistic health presentations and lifestyle displays, as well as holistic health experts and ACHS faculty and staff on hand to speak with attendees about holistic living. … Complete Story


Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago Appoints New Campus Director, Dr. Edward Lamadrid
As any doctor of acupuncture will tell you, location of points is crucial to treatment. And to acupuncturist Dr. Edward Lamadrid, location is also crucial to his career---which is why he recently relocated from New York to Chicago, Illinois, to take the helm of a prestigious medical school. … Complete Story


Corinthian Colleges Signs Partnership With Massage Envy Clinics
Corinthian Colleges Inc. (CCi), parent company of Everest Universities, Everest Colleges and Everest Institutes, has signed an agreement with Massage Envy to offer conditional employment to Everest Massage Therapy graduates in the chain's clinics. … Complete Story


ACHS Launches New Courses Targeting Health and Nutrition Education
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces two new courses for 2010 starting January 18, Personal and Community Health (HLTH 101) and Introduction to Nutrition (NUT 101), in response to the growing demand for accredited health and nutrition training. … Complete Story


Cortiva Institute To Host Workshop, Hands-On Opportunity for Prospective Students
Cortiva Institute Tucson will host an Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the school's 6390 East Broadway Blvd. location, which will include an opportunity for participants to learn and practice basic massage strokes. … Complete Story


Meditation May Lower Blood Pressure and College Stressors
If the stresses of school have put you at risk for high blood pressure, try transcendental meditation. A recent study found that blood pressure fell among college students who spent about 20 minutes at least once a day to reach the "restful alertness" state of transcendental meditation. … Complete Story


Chicago Massage Students from Cortiva Institute Donate $14,000 in Tip Money to Charity
Due to massage licensing laws in the State of Illinois, students are not permitted to accept any gratuities until they are licensed. Therefore, students who work in the Cortiva Student Clinic created the "Thank You Fund," which clients donated to over the course of the year. … Complete Story

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Keeping Clients Loyal While You're On Vacation
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Top 3 Diet Tips for Success with Low Carb Foods
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Stop Wasting Hours on Social Media
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Laura Allen

PA Anti-Human Trafficking Bill...Massage at the top of the list
7/25/2010
PA SB 1227 is a legislative action intended to thwart human trafficking, and once again, massage parlors are at the top of the hit list. According ... Read More
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Save Your Hands

Ergonomics for Your Computer Work-Station
7/23/2010
Looking at the equipment a massage therapist uses daily in their work and making sure it fits their body well is an important part of ergonomics, ... Read More
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Mary Kathleen Rose

The healing power of touch - through music
7/22/2010
This year I have been studying drumming with a teacher who has a strong commitment to the healing power of music. Students in the classes come ... Read More
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Ann Catlin

Diversity in Massage Therapy-- Glad for it!
7/14/2010
Hi again, Last week I participated in the Florida State Massage Therapy Association convention in Orlando. Congratulations to those hard-working folks who organized and hosted a stellar ... Read More
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Paul Lewis

Who Takes Care of You?
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Remember when you were in school you had the inter-student exchanges, clinics, in class exchanges to practice specific techniques and the sporting events or speciality clinics ... Read More
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John Barnes

Fibrocystic breasts
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Tad Wanveer

Charting CranioSacral Therapy Sessions.
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Rick Morgan

The Power of Attraction in Your Practice
6/23/2010
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Karen Menehan

Do You Sell Retail Products?
6/09/2010
Offering retail products is a growing trend for massage therapists. Our recent reader survey proves that out! If you are one of the growing number of massage ... Read More
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Sunny Klaber

Ode to Water, and to all the Water Goddesses
6/05/2010
"The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire"- Pamela Hansford Johnson [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="454" caption="Appreciative joy - Sunset in Baan ... Read More
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Joe McCue

The Key to Effective Goal Setting
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We set goals all the time; every week, every day and sometimes hourly.  In fact, we set goals so often, they almost don’t even register on ... Read More
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