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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.
Jennifer was chosen as the ASIS Massage Education Student of the Month for December “because of the growth and openness she has showed. She shows up every day ready to learn and eager to apply all that she is absorbing and brings conviction, passion, and humor into the classroom. These traits, along with her level of self-awareness and honesty, are what make her shine in the classroom.”
Many of us suffer from lack of a good night’s rest due to tossing and turning, stress, and insomnia, as well as many other reasons. The good news is that massage therapy can help you get some quality shut eye. Check out this abstract from the American Massage Therapy Association website:
We here at ASIS Massage Education are all about alternative treatments, so we did a bit of research and found this great article in Prevention magazine that lists 20 little known remedies that you can try easily at home. Here’s a list of our top five! Salud!
You’re learning so many new terms in massage therapy school—to think that not too long ago you had no idea what the word fascia meant! Some of the new words you may have heard tossed around may be licensure and certification. What do these two words mean to you?