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Early in the coronavirus crisis, many were hopeful that Oregon鈥檚 massage businesses would be able to reopen by April 15^th, the original end date in Kate Brown鈥檚 first executive order. Then, on April 14^th, the governor outlined for when the economy can be reopened: 1) a 鈥渇lattened curve,鈥� meaning fewer recorded cases of COVID-19; 2) adequate protective gear for essential frontline workers, and 3) increased testing capabilities, to track any resurgence of the virus. When can we estimate these three items will be in place? Experts predict that flattening the curve will extend through at least mid-May, and 摆鈥�]

Congress worked fervently last week to complete the CARES Act. This $2-trillion, bipartisan deal, short for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act, includes cash payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits, and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. If your massage therapy career is facing a major hurdle in the form of COVID-19, financial relief may be on the horizon. Let鈥檚 analyze how massage therapists can access the CARES Act鈥檚 resources.

Individual Cash Transfers
The CARES Act includes direct payments to individuals, to be distributed in the next couple of weeks. Eligible families will generally receive $1,200 per adult and $500 per child. 摆鈥�]

Can a strong living be made from massage therapy? Absolutely, as robust economic numbers from the American 精东传媒 Therapy Association (AMTA) demonstrate. Below, we review the rosy figures from the AMTA, including market projections, labor rates, and projected career earnings.

Drawing from government statistics, clinical studies, and surveys of Licensed 精东传媒 Therapists (LMTs) as well as consumers, the AMTA sought to deliver a big-picture review of the massage profession in their recent 鈥�.鈥� For students currently completing massage therapist schooling, the news is very positive indeed. LMTs already in the middle of their massage careers can also 摆鈥�]

While becoming a sports massage therapist may seem glamorous鈥攖hink of traveling with a team! Being on the sidelines! Celebrating wins with your massage clients! 鈥攖he ins and outs of sports massage therapy can be challenging. Let鈥檚 take a look at the more difficult aspects of a job in sports therapy. We鈥檒l also review the career rewards that successful sports therapists enjoy.

Sports 精东传媒 Therapy: An Introduction
Sports massage therapists provide massage to athletes at all levels, and many different venues. Some therapists work with a team throughout the season to keep athletes in top condition. Others may contract work for certain events, such 摆鈥�]

What is Ashiatsu Barefoot 精东传媒?

Literally, the word Ashiatsu translates to 鈥渇oot pressure.鈥� In this type of massage, therapists deliver strokes through their feet, rather than their hands. Traditionally, the therapist stands over the massage table, with parallel bars overhead for support. Using their feet as well as their body weight, the therapist delivers consistent, deep, broad pressure.

Benefits of Ashiatsu Barefoot 精东传媒

鈥�Deep pressure without pointy elbows or thumbs. The broad surface of the foot decreases the sharpness clients sometimes experience with deep tissue work.
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Couples massage consists of concurrent massage sessions given to two people in the same room, with two massage therapists working simultaneously. The massage tables are typically arranged side-by-side. Therapists may select to intensify the shared aspect of the experience by carrying out similar strokes at the same time. Long, soothing strokes, such as in Swedish massage, are perfect for this tandem relaxation. Couples massage may be offered in spas, private massage practices, or in clients鈥� homes. Read on to learn benefits of couples massage, as well as marketing, pricing, and space considerations.

Client Benefits of Couples 精东传媒
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