When it comes to your role as a massage therapist, one of the most challenging aspects of your new career will be finding a position. Sometimes you will fall into a position once you have your degree, perhaps by finding an ad in the local paper at […]
Read more →Are you considering teaching massage therapy, but wondering if your skills are really ready? If so, then you need the right training. North Carolina Massage School has offered Teaching! Getting Started or Teacher Training Intensive in the past, and now we are pleased to offer a follow-up […]
Read more →Massage therapists recognize the benefits of their craft, but sometimes convincing others of those benefits can be challenging. A recent study published by the University of Kentucky has found scientific evidence pointing to these benefits. The study looked at the benefits people with lower back pain received […]
Read more →With the recent SeniorSpa session, many of NC Massage School’s students have been introduced to the need for senior massage and shown details about techniques for giving massage to seniors. Seniors are one demographic that can benefit immensely from massage, but only when it is given with […]
Read more →This April, NC Massage School is pleased to host a two-day class entitled SeniorSpa. This two-part class, which offers up to 14 CEs, provides attendees with the skills and knowledge they need to better serve elderly patients and clients. Seniors are a growing demographic for the massage […]
Read more →Once you have finished your training and have your massage therapy certificate in hand, how can you find the right employment opportunity. In this fast-growing field, the employment options are quite varied. Here are some places where massage therapists are commonly employed: Chiropractic Clinics Massage and chiropractic […]
Read more →After you have earned your massage therapy license and find yourself in the field working with patients, you are going to find quite a bit of confusion between the terms “massage therapy” and “physical therapy.” While these two therapies are valuable in helping an individual maintain health, […]
Read more →Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness surrounded by mystery. There is no known cause for the disorder, but it takes millions causing pain, depression, fatigue and physical discomfort. Myofascial Release therapy is a form of massage that has been proven to provide comfort to individuals who have been diagnosed […]
Read more →To some, massage therapy is a luxury they choose to enjoy on a regular basis. To others who suffer from chronic illnesses, such as osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia, receiving a massage regularly means the difference between extreme pain to mild or little discomfort. The seriousness or severity of […]
Read more →There are many reason to get a massage, some are for a specific sore area, or simply on vacation and never had one before. Regardless of the reasoning behind what brought you through the door, chances are one of the below benefits of getting a massage will […]
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