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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�]

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�]