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Curious about cupping therapy? These are the benefits.

  Cupping therapy has been performed for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese cultures. There’s a reason this unique form of bodywork has stuck around for so long. Today cupping is practiced around the world treating everything from tight muscles on Olympic athletes to inflamed joints from rheumatoid arthritis. Here’s how cupping could help you.   Cupping can relieve pain that traditional therapies don’t. If you’ve tried everything for a chronic injury, from physical therapy to deep tissue massage to pain medication, cupping might be the best way to help your body heal. [...]

2022-01-31T13:30:32-05:00January 31st, 2022|News|
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These massage playlists will break up the elevator music monotony

  If you’ve been listening to the same lilting flute music for months, you’re probably about to lose your mind the next time you hear a tinkling wind chime. Adding some new music to your rotation can help you get into the zone and stay present for your clients. Here are some meditative massage playlists to add to your mix.   Eclectic Chill This alternative playlist features everything from folky songs by William Ryan Fritch to ambient songs from Aphex Twin. At twenty-one hours long, you’ll never hear the same song twice in one day.   Lo-fi and Hip [...]

2022-01-08T11:42:26-05:00January 8th, 2022|News|
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We love these yoga routines for massage therapists

Self-care is essential for a long massage therapy career, and that includes doing all those stretches you keep suggesting for your clients. These yoga routines target the areas massage therapists use most and help prevent repetitive use injuries. Yoga for Hands, Fingers, and Wrists YouTube yoga favorite Adriene Mischler has dozens of quick yoga routines that are easy to incorporate into a busy day, but this 11-minute video should be on every massage therapist’s weekly rotation. The simple stretches focus on the delicate muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists to prevent burnout for these overworked areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxC4LhOrMFw [...]

2021-12-18T10:47:30-05:00December 18th, 2021|News|
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What is it like to go to massage school?

  If you’re considering a career in massage, applying at a massage school is the first step. If you’re wondering what the day-to-day looks like for massage students or how going back to school will fit into your schedule, here’s what you need to know.   How long does massage school take? In Pennsylvania, the requirements for licensed massage therapists are 600 hours of education at a post-secondary school and passing the MBLEx. Courses are usually completed within 8 to 9 months.   Can I work while I go to school for massage? Yes! Many massage therapists are in [...]

2021-12-01T15:01:02-05:00December 2nd, 2021|News|
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The Best MBLEx Study Guides to Help You Pass the Test

  After graduating from massage school, students go on to take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Since practicing as a massage therapist depends on passing the examination, it can be one of the most dauting hurdles for most students. But with enough time studying and applying what you’ve learned in school, there’s nothing to fear. Here are the best MBLEx study tools to help you take the test with confidence. 1. MBLEx Test Prep by David Merlino, LMT If you like to do your studying without the distraction of the internet, a test prep workbook like David [...]

2021-11-18T17:19:37-05:00November 18th, 2021|News|
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These Personality Types Thrive as Massage Therapists

Massage therapy can be an extremely rewarding career. It involves a ton of one-on-one client interaction, problem solving, empathy, and creativity. But it’s not the path for everyone. If you’re wondering whether you’ll thrive as a massage therapist, it might be down to your work style and personality type. These are the kinds of personalities that thrive in as massage therapists.   1. The Service-Oriented Professional Massage therapy attracts a lot of professionals who need a career change but don’t want to give up on having meaningful jobs. Service-oriented professionals—like nurses, counselors, and veterans—who enjoy giving their all to [...]

2021-11-09T13:18:03-05:00November 10th, 2021|News|
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5 Essential Self-Care Practices for Massage Therapists

Massage therapy can be a physically (and sometimes emotionally) demanding career, but it’s also incredibly rewarding for massage therapists who love what they do. Self-care is an essential part of longevity in the field and is key to preventing overuse injuries or exhaustion. Here are 5 self-care practices every massage therapist should adopt.   1. Stretching or Yoga Regularly stretching before and after sessions or getting in a quick yoga session every day is a great way to prevent physical burnout. Practicing yoga can also help you develop an awareness of your body’s abilities and a respect for your [...]

2021-11-03T15:42:36-04:00November 4th, 2021|News|
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3 Massage Benefits That Go Beyond Muscles

  Most massage clients know just how much better their achy lower back or stiff neck feels after a massage, but there are also benefits that go beyond treating muscle pain and tension. Here are the mental and emotional benefits you might experience during and after a session:   1. Massage can reduce anxiety. While it’s no surprise that laying in a dark room with calming music for an hour will leave you feeling more relaxed, there’s some science behind why massage helps clients manage anxiety. People who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder have an increased sympathetic nervous system [...]

2021-10-27T12:46:32-04:00October 28th, 2021|News|
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5 Career Pathways for Massage Therapists

If you’re about to finish massage school or considering enrolling, you’ve probably tried to picture what your career will look like once you’re a licensed massage therapist. Whether you picture yourself helping your clients relax in a soothing spa environment or envision a structured schedule helping patients alongside medical providers, there’s likely a niche that’s perfect for you. Here are 5 common career pathways for massage therapists: 1. Day Spa Spa environments are one of the more common places massage therapists land, and there are several pros that make it easy to see why. LMTs in spas often work [...]

2021-10-20T15:40:07-04:00October 21st, 2021|Uncategorized|
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3 Reasons Chair Massage Should Be Part of Your Employee Wellness Program

With more employees returning to work and stress levels at an all-time high, chair massage could be the solution to boosting productivity and preventing burnout. Amid The Great Resignation, offering regular chair massage events is a great way to show your appreciation for all the hard work your employees are doing. Here are 3 reasons it should be part of your employee wellness plan. 1. Chair massage can boost employee performance. Getting back to the morning commute and 9-to-5 schedule has been a big adjustment for many employees. The result is often mental burnout, but chair massage could provide [...]

2021-10-13T14:41:58-04:00October 15th, 2021|News|
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