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Alaska Now Requires Massage Licensure
As of July 1, 2015 licensure is required for all massage therapists practicing in the State of Alaska. The laws also indicate a transitional provision for those who have worked as massage therapists. The education and exam requirements will be … Continue reading
2015 AMTA National Convention August 19-22
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | August 19-22 Join your massage therapy community for inspiration, rigorous education, networking and products to help you succeed. Register early to save $89 and receive the widest selection of classes. To register visit https://www.amtamassage.org/education/AMTA-2015-National-Convention/Registration.html
8 Tips for Managing Herniated Disk Pain
Along with other pain management techniques, can massage therapy really help alleviate pain from herniated disks? Continue reading
Massage Therapy Aids Fertility Treatment
Fertility clinics are starting to include massage therapy in their practices, because its inclusion increases the likelihood of conception. Continue reading
Bill Approved in Indiana Requiring Massage Therapist Licensing
INDIANAPOLIS | Massage therapists would have to be licensed to practice their craft under legislation approved 43-5 by the Indiana Senate on Tuesday. Read the full article at: www.nwitimes.com
An Introduction to Cupping for Massage Therapists
One of the lesser known techniques used by massage therapists familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is cupping, an ancient and effective modality used to release adhesions and help remove toxins from the body. Learn more about the history of … Continue reading
New York Update on Massage Continuing Education Requirements
The New York State Board for Massage Therapy recently held a meeting regarding acceptable continuing education. While nothing has yet been finalized, it appears that 36 hours of continuing education will be required every three years beginning January 1, 2012. … Continue reading
Reducing Sciatica With Essential Oils
While the term sciatica is still used occasionally by the general public to describe leg pain that radiates down from the hip, it is not a term used as much in modern day health care, because the many possible causes … Continue reading
New Continuing Education Requirements in New York
Governor David Paterson signed SB 5431 into law on August 30, 2010 after the bill was rushed through the legislature. The law will require massage therapists to complete 36 hours of continuing education during each triennial registration period. Of this, … Continue reading
Helping Clients With Sunburns
Whether you live along the Sunbelt or practice massage therapy in the northern states, clients may come in at almost any time of the year with sunburn. In the summer, it might be after spending too much time at the … Continue reading
