Acupressure Massage Therapy Benefits
What is acupressure massage therapy? Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the body’s healing energies in order to prevent illness. Through pressure placed on specific points, energy flows to areas of the body experiencing disease or discomfort, promoting quicker healing. Often used as a complementary treatment with other healthcare modalities, acupressure massage therapy benefits a […]
Guided Virtual Massage for the Workplace
Can massage therapy be done virtually? The answer is,YES! Guided virtual massage is especially beneficial in the workplace because it ensures all employees take time out of their day for self-care in the office, and care for their physical and mental health. Four of the benefits of guided virtual massage in the workplace include: 1. […]
The Right Massage Job For You!
This is the best time to be a massage therapist because of the need for what you do! Some of the massage therapy employment opportunities include: Independently working in your own massage therapy practice. Sharing a massage practice with other therapists. Having a mobile massage practice. Working for a chiropractor or in a medical office. […]
Is There A Massage Therapist Shortage?
Are you looking for the perfect massage therapist job? Well, you are in luck! A massage therapist shortage is reaching new heights in 2021. In 2019, there were an estimated 19,000 unfilled massage therapist positions and in 2021, the number has risen to an estimated 25,000 available positions. The Occupational Outlook Handbook revealed in 2019 […]
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Military Service Members
Do military service member need massage therapy? The answer is YES! Military service is one of the most physically and mentally demanding careers an American can have. Massage therapy offers many benefits in helping active duty military service members bring their peak physical performance to work. Massage can help stretch muscles, increase flexibility, and improve […]
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Pain Relief
Does massage therapy offer pain relief? The answer is YES! Whether from too much sitting, gardening, exercise, sports or just everyday chores, muscular strains can be aided by massage therapy. Constricted blood flow can be one of the issues in muscle knots. Massage therapy works to increase blood flow to the affected areas as well […]
Massage Therapy Health Benefits for Veterans
Did you know active duty military members’ rates of depression are five times higher in active duty military and veterans than in civilians? Studies show 1 in 4 active duty members present signs of a mental health condition. Massage therapy can be extremely helpful to veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Massage therapy has repeatedly […]
Massage Therapy Improves Posture
Can massage therapy help improve posture? The answer is yes! Massage therapy helps get your body back on track. Poor posture is when the spine is positioned in unnatural positions in which the spinal curves are emphasized resulting in increased stress on the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. One of the benefits of massage therapy […]
Massage Therapy Liability Insurance: Clinical Deep Tissue Massage
Do you have clients who are candidates for Deep Tissue massage? Clinical Deep Tissue Massage targets specific areas to alleviate symptoms of nerve impingement, muscle tears and sprains, and chronic muscular pain. Clinical Deep Tissue Massage has been found effective in treating chronic pain, muscle adhesions (muscle fibers that stick together creating a knot or […]
Massage Therapy Helps Build A Healthy Immune System
Can massage therapy give your immune system a boost? Recent research finds that people who undergo even one session of massage experience significant changes in their immune and endocrine responses. Researchers compared the effects of either a 45-minute session of Swedish massage or light touch. Blood samples were collected before and after each massage session, […]