Weekend Student Jo – Her perspective and thoughts as she progresses through massage school at Northwest Academy.
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10 Ways to Re-purpose Old Lotion Bottles
Lotion bottles come in a large variety of colors, shapes and designs. What do you do with them once they are empty? After you wash them thoroughly here are ten great ways to re-purpose them.
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In the age of connectivity and information, many industries have experienced unexpected expansion into non-traditional avenues of alternative technologies and methods. The medical field in particular has been propelled towards progressive advancement thanks to the widespread popularity of alternative medicines and treatment programs. No longer is the medical field confined to the narrow view of western medicine, or enslaved to the endless cycle of pill mills. Fields like massage therapy, acupuncture, natural/holistic medicine, etc. are finding official recognition in the field of medical sciences. But how does one become a part of this relatively new and expanding field?
Continue ReadingA Compassionate Career | Massage Therapy is Heath-Centered Health Care
A massage is no longer just a luxury for the uber-rich to enjoy at an exclusive spa. Massage is now becoming a common way of dealing with stress, enhancing health, and living a good life. As a massage therapist, you have the opportunity to really help people improve their lives. Massage is part of a new and more compassionate trend in health care. It really is health care with a heart. If you are not satisfied with your current job and are looking for a more fulfilling career, then massage therapy might be for you.
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The idea of going back to school as a mature adult can be a bit daunting; you have responsibilities that still need to be fulfilled and a life that still needs to be lived.
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For many people the idea of going back to school can be extremely intimidating. School is a vastly different environment than the workforce and it takes a very different mindset. There are a variety of factors that can make the difference between a successful course of study and failure but the number one factor will always be choosing the career path that appeals the most to you. For many that answer lies with a degree or certificate in health and wellness, more specifically in massage therapy. Not only is it a booming career field but it is also a field that offers several options. So is going back to school right for you? Yes but that is just the beginning.
Continue ReadingExploring Energy – Is Energy Healing a Type of Massage
Many people often assume that energy healing and massage therapy are one and the same. However, there is a difference between the two. Energy healing believes that the human energy…
Continue Reading8 Reasons Adult Learners Make Great Massage School Students
Some career training can be better undertaken as an adult rather than as a high school graduate, and massage school is a good example of this. Added maturity is often…
Continue ReadingWhat is Required to Become a Certified Aromatherapist?
Currently, the field of aromatherapy is an unlicensed and unregistered one in the United States. There is no expectation that this will change in the near future, but if you…
Continue ReadingThe History of Massage Therapy
The healing power of touch has been documented for treating and tending ailments for thousands of years, with the earliest use of massage by Egyptians and Chinese. In China, documents…
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