It’s not often that my friend world and professional world collide, but since indulging in Spa Life for the last three years, I have found my soul sisters. Our love for all things related to sugar scrubs, Vichy Showers, massage and saunas led us to decide on a sisters’ weekend disguised as the AMTA California Annual Conference in … Read More
I am Barry Crane. I am a certified massage therapist and am graduating from the NHI 900 Hour Core Program in April of this year. I became interested in massage when a friend invited me to join his Burning Man camp that provided therapeutic massage. I went and discovered that I had a gift for … Read More
by William Mathis Asthma almost killed me when I was five. I woke up scared and unable to breathe – which also raised my parents’ stress level dramatically. Several ER visits later, they knew something had to change. My asthma led us to Dr. Weiner’s office. His prescription was my first introduction to the medical … Read More
Happiness is one of the most positive emotions we can experience and it is also the key to a fulfilled, healthy life. Happiness is hard to define since it varies from person to person but some experts define happiness as “a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotion than negative emotions,” while others … Read More
Adults are not the only ones who can benefit from massage therapy. In between childhood and adulthood, teens experience massive changes on both a physiological and psychological level. While teenagers should continue to get routine physical exams by a physician and maintain an active lifestyle, massage therapy can be a valuable component to a teen’s overall health and wellness. Below … Read More
Are you interested in continuing your massage therapy education? Do you need help finding out when you should start taking continuing education classes, where to find them and what you should look for in choosing quality professional development? Our special guests and experts in the massage therapy field, Bard Williams, Ed.D, CMT – Owner of … Read More
Ready to hit the gym? Fuel up the right way by eating these foods before and after your next workout for your best sweat session yet. Before: Greek Yogurt & Trail Mix The next time you are preparing for a long run opt for greek yogurt which is easy on your stomach, and when paired … Read More
The most powerful form of marketing is word-of-mouth referrals. This is true regardless of the size of your company or marketing budget. As a massage therapist, when you generate referrals, your clients become your sales force. A recent Neilsen study revealed that 92% of consumers trust referrals from family and friends more than any other … Read More
By: Dr. Jeff Rockwell We often think of “learning” in very narrow terms: it’s what we do in school, and once we’ve got our massage license, the learning phase is over and it’s time to work. I get that; I really do. You have taken many classes and put in many hours into your education. … Read More
