I was required to take a minimum of 750 hours of schooling to become a licensed massage therapist in the state of Arizona. Roughly translated, that’s nine months of school four full days a week. Most of the curricula focused on anatomy, pathology, practical application, and ethical considerations. In order to maintain my license, I [...]
Posts Tagged ‘licensed massage therapist’
Licensed Massage Therapist vs. Masseuse
January 19th, 2010
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“You do massage therapy? Do you like being a masseuse?”
Well, I wouldn’t really know what it’s like to be a masseuse because I’m a licensed massage therapist (L.M.T.) in the state of Arizona. Unfortunately, that statement almost makes me sound like I add the fancy acronym to all of my magazine subscriptions as if [...]
Your Mind, Your Abdomen
January 15th, 2010
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The abdomen isn’t merely a container for most of the body’s internal organs; it is also contains emotions. Have you ever received terrible news and had the feeling that your heart has plummeted into the pit of your stomach? I have.
Some of us experience tension mostly as headaches while others of us deal with stomach [...]
Your First Massage
January 5th, 2010
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Caution: After you get your first massage, you may be addicted for life.
So you’ve never gotten a massage.
Well, there has to be a first time for everything! Many clients come to me for their first massage, not exactly sure what to expect. They have an idea of what a professional massage should be like based [...]
5 Steps to Earning a Massage Therapy License
December 14th, 2009
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Do you want a massage therapy license? Here are some steps you need to take to get one, whether the idea of becoming a massage therapist is just a passing thought or it is your lifelong passion.
1. Find massage therapy license regulations for the state you live in. If you live within the United States, [...]
My First Blog Post
November 28th, 2009
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Welcome to Minding Body’s first blog post.
My About section already offers a little bit of insight about why I started this blog, but I don’t think that a formal overview entirely portrays who I am.
Who am I and what makes me a reliable guide?
Well, to fully cover the most significant aspects of my life I’d [...]
