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 [...]
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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 [...]
30, 60, or 90 minutes?
January 11th, 2010
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If you’ve ever been to a spa or any other place where massage therapy is offered, you probably know that massage therapists provide treatments for assorted lengths of time. Three typical massage lengths are 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes.
The most common massage in a spa environment is a 60-minute massage. As a [...]
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 [...]
Make it a Massage Christmas
December 16th, 2009
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If you’re having trouble finding the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and relatives this year, may I make a recommendation? Get them a massage.
I know, I know. It’s a bit predictable for a licensed massage therapist with a massage therapy blog to recommend massage as a present, but who could possibly be better equipped [...]
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, [...]
Does Your Insurance Cover Massage?
December 11th, 2009
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In December 2008, the National Health Interview Survey showed that about 38 percent of American adults and around 12 percent of kids are treated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) of some sort. Kaiser says that at least 75 percent of adults have at least tried it. Some people receive treatments such as massage and [...]
How to Find a Cheap Massage
December 8th, 2009
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Bob Hope got a massage every day of his professional life.
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 [...]
