PUBLISHED 1.3.17

ASIS Massage Education Hosts Grand Opening Event to Celebrates New Campus

ASIS Massage Education is hosting a Grand Opening event at its Downtown Mesa campus on Monday, January 9th to celebrate the opening of its newest campus. With established campuses in Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott, ASIS is thrilled about joining the Mesa community, forging relationships with the city’s residents, and last but not least, becoming the latest addition to the up-and-coming neighborhood of Downtown Mesa.

PUBLISHED 12.31.16

What Type of Clients Would Benefit the Most from Shiatsu?

Unlike Swedish massage, which is mostly used for relaxation, Shiatsu is usually sought out by clients who seek relief from some kind of ailment. Joseph Rongo, Director of ASIS Massage Education, stresses the importance of the philosophy behind Shiatsu: “A primary precept of Zen Shiatsu is the importance of remaining in a Zen-like—a present state—when practicing. Be in the moment.”

PUBLISHED 12.30.16

Featured Faculty: Suellen Trumbour-Cheney

Suellen Trumbour-Cheney, RN, MPS, RPP, RPE is a registered polarity practitioner and a holistic nurse counselor who has been in private practice for over three decades. She is also an instructor at the ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff campus. As a certified polarity educator (APTA and Masterworks Internationally), she delights in passing on her learning and experience to new students and explorers.

PUBLISHED 12.26.16

What Type of Client Would Benefit the Most from Swedish Massage

In laymen’s terms, Swedish massage is most commonly used for relaxation. If your client simply wants to unwind and isn’t seeking alternative therapies for chronic pain or other ailments; Swedish massage is the way to go. However, there is an additional benefit to Swedish massage, one other than relaxation.

PUBLISHED 12.24.16

High Demand for Professional Massage Therapists

Did you know that the demand for massage therapists exceeds the actual amount of massage therapists seeking employment? In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapy is the fastest growing occupation in the country. Employment opportunities are expected to grow 22 percent through 2024, which is “much faster than average” when compared to other occupations.