The podcast features interviews with leading educators and practitioners from across the massage world, from Florida to Oregon. 精东传媒 school advice from industry experts鈥� that鈥檚 what the podcast offers. Listen in as guests explore themes such as:

• What led them to a career in massage,聽
• The healing they have witnessed and experienced, and
• How they continue to grow their skills.

Throughout, the focus is on the schools that helped these massage juggernauts along the way. At the intersection of massage culture and community, the Choosing a 精东传媒 School podcast salutes the benefits of therapeutic touch, empowers massage therapists in the community, and invites anyone interested in the complex journey of healing to learn more.

Join expert therapists, massage educators and thought leaders in the industry, as they seek to inform and inspire you to look for a school that will work with your unique talents, equipping you with the right skills to start your career.

The podcast鈥檚 first episode features Whitney Lowe, the director of the Academy of Clinical 精东传媒.聽

Renowned in the massage world for his work on assessment protocols, Whitney wrote the profession鈥檚 first accessible assessment reference book, Orthopedic Assessment in 精东传媒 Therapy. He influences LMTs through regular articles in publications including 精东传媒 Magazine, 精东传媒 & Bodywork, and 精东传媒 Today. Whitney also serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. His work in massage therapy and LMT education have been honored with many accolades over the years, including Licensed 精东传媒 Therapist of the year (Oregon, 2001), Continuing Education Educator of the Year (Alliance for massage Therapy Education, 2014), and the Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to the Profession (AMTA, 2011). After three decades of experience in massage and massage education,聽 Whitney offers an invaluable perspective for those just entering the field. Here are some of the questions Whitney answers in this podcast:

鈥揥hat questions should I be asking myself as I select a massage school?
鈥揂re some massage certification programs better than others? How so?
鈥揥hat are some red flags that a massage program lacks quality?
鈥揑s it better to go to a massage vocational school or a traditional, four-year college that offers a massage therapy program?
鈥揌ow can I know if I am dealing with a masterful massage therapy educator?
鈥揥hat should I expect from a massage school in terms of technology and textbooks?
Whitney also reflects on his techniques for avoiding burnout.聽

We invite you to dive into this fascinating interview.聽

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In This Episode You Will Learn: 

1. Why human touch is powerful and healing.
2. The first thing to evaluate when looking for a massage school.
3. Why finding a mentor should be a priority.

Practicing With Intention

Benny Vaughn, founder of the Benny Vaughn Athletic Therapy Center, speaks about the power of healing touch and how to evaluate the caliber of a program鈥檚 instructors. 

Benny is extremely intentional about every area of his practice. He has cultivated a space for a diverse, integrative care team to serve their community. He carefully designed it with all of the knowledge he has compiled over the course of his career, resulting in a beautiful, innovative experience for employees and clients alike.

Touch Drives Human Connection 

Benny highlights that touch connects us to our humanness. As masters of delivering respectful touch, massage therapists have a crucial role to play as we emerge from the pandemic:

[12:47] 鈥淚f [you] are going to be the very best at delivering touch, you should have the best training because… massage therapy is both an art form and it is a scientific form.鈥�

Becoming a Well-Trained 精东传媒 Therapist

Benny believes massage therapy is a calling that carries responsibility. It is for anyone who wants to make a legitimate impact on people鈥檚 lives.

In order to become the best massage therapist you can be, Benny emphasizes the value of choosing a school that will train you well. Good training will change the way you think.

[15:50] 鈥淲hen you go through massage therapy training and your thinking begins to change and you begin to see and think the good in every therapeutic encounter you have, that鈥檚 an indication you鈥檝e had good training.鈥�

Benny adds that good training includes being exposed to a wide range of techniques. A quality program will then teach you the fundamentals based on the type of massage you want to pursue.

Look for Longstanding Faculty

When evaluating massage schools, Benny recommends that the first thing you look at is the curriculum online. Next, read about the faculty. These are the people who will impart knowledge, techniques, and directly influence the way you think.

Benny recommends asking:

• How long have the faculty been teaching?
• What have they done within and outside of the massage profession?

When teachers have been at a massage school for a long time, that鈥檚 a good sign. Teachers stay at schools when they have success with their students and feel fulfilled.

[22:17] 鈥淭he student benefits… when the teacher is having a good experience with that training program.鈥�

 Other questions that Benny suggests students to find answers to include:

• Does the school perform teacher evaluations?
• Is the learning environment comfortable?
• Does instruction include a variety of learning styles?
• Is the school accredited? If not, why?
• Have there been complaints filed against the school?

Choosing a good massage school has a ripple effect. Your choice will determine who you become as a massage therapist, and your practice will make a difference in your clients鈥� lives.

[37:16] 鈥淵ou will become a vehicle of giving hope to people through touch.鈥�

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