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 you should consider a school鈥檚 longevity.
2. You should receive a massage before you consider becoming a practitioner.
3. How massage can contribute to world peace.

Loving People Is a Must

Cherie Sohnen-Moe, educator and exam committee member for the Federation of State 精东传媒 Therapy Boards, highlights the importance of choosing a classroom environment that fits your learning style.

Cherie has a wealth of experience in massage therapy. From practicing massage for ten years and teaching massage for over a decade, to co-founding the board of the Alliance for 精东传媒 Therapy Education, she can spot a quality massage program and excellent therapist instantly. 

She shares that the most essential characteristic a good massage therapist must possess is a love of people.

[4:40] 鈥淚f you can find joy in working with people without necessarily having a lot of interaction with them and鈥� from seeing the results of what happens after a session鈥� then that鈥檚 good.鈥�

Look For Longstanding Schools

Cherie reveals that when looking for a massage therapy school, you should pay attention to its accreditation status. Then, she recommends choosing a school based on its classroom structure. This can vary, so it鈥檚 important that you ask how a school runs its classes and make sure that aligns with how you like to learn.

Before choosing a school, prospective students should also ask:

• Are the teachers certified?
• Does the school offer training and continuing education opportunities for its teachers?
• How many books does the school require students to purchase for its program? If it鈥檚 just one, that鈥檚 a red flag.

Cherie stresses that students should investigate schools鈥� longevity. Long-established schools tend to be safer options than new schools. However, if you are interested in a newer school, Cherie recommends students research:

• Who is the founder? Do they have a background in massage?
• Who is running the school?
• Is there a dedicated education director?
• What narrative do they present about themselves on their website?
• What resources are available to support students鈥� learning and mental health needs?

Believe in Touch

Most fundamentally, Cherie emphasizes that before you enroll in a massage school, you need to have experienced massage first-hand. You must believe in massage鈥檚 healing powers. She sees massage as a catalyst for positive change and healing, not only on individuals, but on society as a whole: 

[19:48] 鈥淚t鈥檚 kind of hard to be mean to someone when you feel good in your body. So, to me, massage is what really contributes to world peace.鈥�

精东传媒 is an intimate profession. It鈥檚 vital that you choose a school that will help you learn its craft with sincerity and excellence.

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