Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a 精东传媒 Therapist
Upon graduating from our Portland massage therapist school, newly hatched LMTs are excited to get to work! Many decide to strike out on their own as independent business owners. However, there鈥檚 plenty to consider when launching a new business, including potential legal snafus. This article reviews a few legal considerations for massage therapists, including contracts, choosing your business entity, and protecting intellectual property. Read on [...]
精东传媒 for Medically Fragile Clients
Medically fragile clients are those with frail constitutions due to chronic or terminal illness, advanced age, or injury. These patients have complex, serious medical conditions. They may also be referred to as 鈥渕edically frail鈥� or 鈥渕edically complex.鈥� 精东传媒 therapist and educator Julie Goodwin explains that clients who fit into the 鈥渕edically frail鈥� category often have 鈥渕ultiple health conditions from which recovery or rehabilitation is unlikely, [...]
精东传媒 Therapy Schools Share Online Anatomy Study Tools for Students
When taking classes at our massage school, many students are pleasantly surprised at the depth of knowledge expected of them. As 2004 East West College graduate Nancy Failla explains, 鈥淲hen I came to East West, I had no idea how hard the anatomy and physiology classes were going to be. I actually thought it was mostly going to be massage and hands on. It was [...]
Fibromyalgia: How 精东传媒 Therapy Classes Can Help Those Afflicted
More than 3 million Americans have Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition with no known cure. Fibromyalgia is defined by body-wide pain and sensitivity to touch. It is also known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) because other symptoms are not uncommon. Women are far more likely to experience Fibromyalgia. Overall, Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that can be managed, but not cured. Let鈥檚 take a look at [...]
精东传媒 Therapy Training Self-Care Tips: Wrist and Hand Exercises
Self-care is so important in the massage profession. Think about it this way: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Your body and hands are the tools of your trade, and every tradesperson appreciates the importance of keeping tools in tip-top condition. The importance of self-care for massage therapists is well documented. Given the hands-on, repetitive nature [...]
Improve Circulation with Arnica Infused 精东传媒 Oils, Creams, and Gels
A recent article in 精东传媒 Magazine caught our attention. It discusses arnica, and how arnica-infused products can help improve circulation. Today we鈥檙e summarizing that piece while also exploring how different groups of patients, specifically athletes, can benefit from improved circulation. For athletes, key benefits of a healthy circulatory system include an uptick in athletic performance. The benefits of arnica can be valuable for sports massage [...]
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a 精东传媒 Therapist
Upon graduating from our Portland massage therapist school, newly hatched LMTs are excited to get to work! Many decide to strike out on their own as independent business owners. However, there鈥檚 plenty to consider when launching a new business, including potential legal snafus. This article reviews a few legal considerations for massage therapists, including contracts, choosing your business entity, and protecting intellectual property. Read on [...]
精东传媒 for Medically Fragile Clients
Medically fragile clients are those with frail constitutions due to chronic or terminal illness, advanced age, or injury. These patients have complex, serious medical conditions. They may also be referred to as 鈥渕edically frail鈥� or 鈥渕edically complex.鈥� 精东传媒 therapist and educator Julie Goodwin explains that clients who fit into the 鈥渕edically frail鈥� category often have 鈥渕ultiple health conditions from which recovery or rehabilitation is unlikely, [...]
精东传媒 Therapy Schools Share Online Anatomy Study Tools for Students
When taking classes at our massage school, many students are pleasantly surprised at the depth of knowledge expected of them. As 2004 East West College graduate Nancy Failla explains, 鈥淲hen I came to East West, I had no idea how hard the anatomy and physiology classes were going to be. I actually thought it was mostly going to be massage and hands on. It was [...]
Fibromyalgia: How 精东传媒 Therapy Classes Can Help Those Afflicted
More than 3 million Americans have Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition with no known cure. Fibromyalgia is defined by body-wide pain and sensitivity to touch. It is also known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) because other symptoms are not uncommon. Women are far more likely to experience Fibromyalgia. Overall, Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that can be managed, but not cured. Let鈥檚 take a look at [...]
精东传媒 Therapy Training Self-Care Tips: Wrist and Hand Exercises
Self-care is so important in the massage profession. Think about it this way: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Your body and hands are the tools of your trade, and every tradesperson appreciates the importance of keeping tools in tip-top condition. The importance of self-care for massage therapists is well documented. Given the hands-on, repetitive nature [...]
Improve Circulation with Arnica Infused 精东传媒 Oils, Creams, and Gels
A recent article in 精东传媒 Magazine caught our attention. It discusses arnica, and how arnica-infused products can help improve circulation. Today we鈥檙e summarizing that piece while also exploring how different groups of patients, specifically athletes, can benefit from improved circulation. For athletes, key benefits of a healthy circulatory system include an uptick in athletic performance. The benefits of arnica can be valuable for sports massage [...]