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    Interstate Compact for 精东传媒 Therapists: Imagining a Future of LMT Career Mobility

    2026-07-22T14:07:23-07:00July 22nd, 2026|

    Just imagine: if massage licenses were reciprocal from state to state, massage therapists could work across state lines. Students could graduate from massage therapy schools in Oregon and work in both Portland and Vancouver. LMTs could enjoy professional mobility, providing massages in different locations in the summer and winter, or facilitating retreats across the country. All of this is possible with the newly suggested IMpact 鈥� the Interstate 精东传媒 Compact.

    Defining the Interstate 精东传媒 Compact (IMpact)

    Just what is the IMpact? It鈥檚 a proposed system for nationalizing massage licensure, extending reciprocity from state to state. A cooperative agreement between 摆鈥

    Quick Hand, Wrist and Forearm Warm-Ups to Prevent 精东传媒 Therapy Injuries

    2026-04-06T20:28:31-07:00April 6th, 2026|

    For many people, a career in massage is a dream come true! Healing others, calm work environments, and flexible hours鈥攚hat鈥檚 not to love? Well, without proper self-care, injury can strike, debilitating therapists. As a leading Pacific Northwest massage school, we are dedicated to supporting all aspects of the massage therapy profession, including injury prevention.

    As it turns out, therapists are especially prone to injuries in the hand, wrist, and forearm areas. That鈥檚 not too surprising, since these are some of the most commonly used tools at a therapist鈥檚 disposal. However, the prevalence of forearm, wrist, and hand pain may surprise you. A 摆鈥

    How to become a Licensed 精东传媒 Therapist in the State of Oregon

    2026-02-13T08:44:27-08:00February 13th, 2026|

    精东传媒 therapy training requirements vary state to state. Here in Oregon, massage schools must provide hundreds of hours of classes to each student, and those hours must fit into different categories of knowledge. As one of several massage schools in the Portland, Oregon area, we are careful to ensure our program meets the state鈥檚 requirements for becoming an LMT. If you鈥檙e looking into massage therapy training, it鈥檚 necessary to understand Oregon requirements for body workers in massage.

    Portland, OR 精东传媒 School on State 精东传媒 Therapy Licensure Requirements

    Here are the critical components of earning your massage therapy license in 摆鈥

    Careers in 精东传媒: Skyrocketing Projected Job Outlook for Medical 精东传媒 Therapists

    2025-10-07T11:57:39-07:00October 7th, 2025|

    As we discussed in a previous post, job outlook predictions are extremely rosy for massage therapists. What鈥檚 driving such strong numbers for employment growth in massage therapy? Today we鈥檙e unpacking the numbers by examining one subset of massage therapy: medical massage.聽

    What is Medical 精东传媒?

    Medical massage is massage therapy targeting health issues diagnosed by a doctor. (Mayo Clinic, n.d.). A medical LMT is a certified massage therapist who works closely with doctors and nurses to provide treatment for those affected by illness, injury, stress, and/or pain. Oftentimes, medical massage therapists work in hospital 摆鈥

    Demand for 精东传媒 Therapists Projected to Boom in the Next Decade

    2025-09-10T10:14:50-07:00September 10th, 2025|

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates that the demand for massage therapists will increase by 18% in the next decade. That rate is considered 鈥渕uch higher than the average鈥� job growth for all careers (2025, Job Outlook). According to the bureau鈥檚 statistics, roughly 22,800 new positions for massage therapists will be created every year in the decade between 2023 and 2033.

    To put those numbers in context, all other healthcare support jobs are projected to have a 12% growth in employment for the coming decade. The average for all occupations across the board is projected at 摆鈥

    Why 精东传媒 is an Excellent Second Career, or Why You鈥檙e Not too Old for 精东传媒 School

    2023-08-07T12:04:02-07:00August 7th, 2023|

    Our massage school admissions office sees certain concerns again and again from applicants. For those who are curious about massage school midway through their working years, it can be intimidating to think about pursuing massage dreams alongside younger students. Thoughts may arise such as Can I keep up with 18 year olds in the classroom? and Will I feel out of place as a more mature student? We鈥檙e here to quell your fears. Careers in massage therapy begin from innumerable starting points. Each massage school story is unique, and yet many 摆鈥

    How to Apply for 精东传媒 Therapy Licensure in Oregon

    2026-03-06T10:19:07-08:00September 2nd, 2022|

    UpUEditEdited 3/6/2026 to include updated information.

    While we have posted on the educational and assessment requirements for becoming a massage therapist in the state of Oregon, we鈥檝e never discussed the actual process of applying for a license, which is complex. As this step is crucial in any Oregon massage therapy career, we encourage those working toward LMT status to bookmark this page for easy reference.

    What is the process for applying for a massage therapy license in Oregon?

    As in most government procedures, there are multiple steps to follow. A helpful frame 摆鈥

    The Great Resignation is Driving People to Launch 精东传媒 Therapy Careers

    2022-02-25T10:13:31-08:00February 25th, 2022|

    Certain portals in history change how we think, live, and act. A world war, for instance, changes everyone who lived through it. COVID may be our era鈥檚 catalytic event. Looking back over the last two years, it is clear that many of us will never be the same. The pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of life, and the workforce is no exception. Let鈥檚 examine how the Great Resignation of 2021 has pushed many people to leave their positions, and why massage careers are attracting many to shift gears.聽

    What is the Great Resignation?
    In 2021, millions of people 摆鈥

    Best 精东传媒 Apps to Make Life Easier for Students and LMTs

    2022-01-11T10:59:28-08:00January 11th, 2022|

    Getting your massage career started after graduating from massage school isn鈥檛 easy. And even if you鈥檝e been out of massage therapist school for years, keeping up with laundry, marketing, professional requirements, and other aspects of LMT life can be challenging. Particularly as the new year approaches, it鈥檚 a good time to take stock of where you could be 鈥渨orking smarter鈥� instead of 鈥渨orking harder.鈥澛� Let鈥檚 take a look at what apps could help you streamline your massage work this year. We include two sections: apps for students who are currently in massage schools in Oregon and elsewhere, and apps 摆鈥

    COVID’s Impact: More People Considering a Career in 精东传媒 Therapy

    2021-07-20T13:26:52-07:00April 9th, 2021|

    The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life in many ways. With people stuck at home during lockdowns, and enormous changes in workplaces, many are considering lifestyle changes. Priorities and career preferences are changing. The admissions office of our massage school in Portland has fielded many inquiries lately, and we鈥檇 like to share why so many people are curious about earning a massage license at this time.

    What鈥檚 Driving Admissions Inquiries at 精东传媒 Schools:
    Portland, OR to Portland, ME, people across the country are considering a career in massage. While this is always true, it seems the Coronavirus crisis has caused a major shift 摆鈥

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