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Cancer Care for LMTs: What you Need to Know to Help Clients Going through Chemotherapy

East West College of the Healing Arts — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:52:16 +0000

A desire to help others is a common reason to become a massage therapist, and giving healing touch to cancer patients is certainly one way to help. During chemotherapy, cancer patients are dealing with physical, emotional, and mental challenges, from loss of taste and appetite to gastrointestinal challenges such as vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, not to mention the bone-deep fatigue following an infusion. Even a few minutes of comfort can make all the difference in a cancer patient’s day and well-being. ��ý therapists can have a hugely positive impact on cancer patients by providing this comfort. To safely deliver caring massage therapy, LMTs must be aware of the unique benefits, training requirements, and massage techniques for oncology patients.

Benefits of Receiving ��ý During Chemotherapy & Other Cancer Treatments

Reduced Pain. According to , A 2003 study of cancer patients from the University of Minnesota found that massage reduced the need for pain medications. The researchers found that any light healing touch will reduce anxiety and pain, but only massage was found to actually reduce the need for pain medications.

Increased Relaxation and Less Stress. An article on the reflects on how allopathic medical providers are hyper-focused on killing cancer cells in their segment of the body, and less aware of the holistic healing cancer patients need. ��ý can contribute many whole-body benefits, including stress reduction and general relaxation.��

Energy Boost. Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, as the body must work hard to process the intense drugs of a chemo regimen. ��ý can help cancer patients feel more energized.

Anxiety Relief. BreastCancer.org also describes a five-week University of Miami study comparing massage and progressive muscle relaxation therapy. While both groups of patients reported reduced anxiety, the patients receiving massage also reported reduced depression.��

The biochemical aspect of this research is fascinating. Among the massage recipients, researchers found increased dopamine as well as higher levels of white blood cells. This last finding is especially important among cancer patients, who are in an immune-compromised state due to chemotherapy treatment.

Cancer patients receiving massage also report improved sleep and diminished nausea.��

No research has found that massage causes cancer to spread. In other words, studies suggest it is safe for cancer patients to receive massage during chemotherapy treatments.

��ý During Chemo Treatments: Specialized Training Requirements��

Before providing care, LMTs should educate themselves thoroughly on oncology massage. In-depth training programs cover a multitude of topics, including the following principles for providing massage to cancer patients.

Work with Medical Providers. Gayle MacDonald, author of Medicine Hands: ��ý Therapy for People with Cancer, consulting with the patient’s doctor prior to massage treatment, particularly for patients who are in active treatment. (She typically doesn’t take this step for those who have been in remission for more than a year.) She may ask for a doctor’s note if consultation is not possible. Finally, MacDonald provides a note to doctors explaining that the massage is simply for rest and relaxation.
Work around ports and post-surgery inflammation. A port is a piece of medical equipment that simplifies chemotherapy infusions by providing an easy way to deliver intravenous drugs without the need to put in a new IV line before each treatment. It is often surgically installed in the chest, with a line going straight into the heart. ��ý therapists must understand how to safely work around ports.

Chemotherapy patients may also be healing from surgery. Knowing how to massage around swollen areas is key for LMTs.
Use light pressure. Deep massage methods are contraindicated for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. Chemo treatments cause a decrease in red and white blood cells, such that bruising is more likely. Moreover, if cancer has spread to a patient’s bones, heavy pressure is dangerous. For patients in active treatment, light touch is best. As such, Swedish massage may not be ideal. Craniosacral, reiki, and polarity work are good choices.
Positioning considerations post-surgery. Depending on the type of cancer, patients may need to stay in a prone position after surgery. Following breast cancer surgery, for instance, patients must await a green light from their doctor before lying belly-down. Ask the patient about any areas that should be avoided. For instance, if a lymph node has been removed as part of breast cancer surgery, it may be best to avoid the underarm area.
Lymphedema considerations. If a patient has lymphedema following surgery, use lymphatic drainage massage. This massage modality can also serve patients who hope to avoid lymphedema by encouraging good lymphatic flow.

In September 2026, we’re offering . This hands-on workshop explores the foundational principles, protocols, and adaptations needed to safely and effectively support clients living with cancer and the side effects of treatment. The course culminates in a Sunday Oncology ��ý Clinic, where participants will practice comfort-oriented, client-centered oncology massage from intake through treatment planning and session delivery. To learn more and register, visit .

Continuing education gives massage therapists the opportunity to expand their skills, explore new approaches, and stay engaged throughout their careers. East West College offers a variety of CE courses designed to support both licensure requirements and ongoing professional development. Visit , our continuing education website, to explore current classes and discover new ways to deepen and expand your practice.

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Long-Haul COVID Patients: A New Kind of ��ý Client

East West College of the Healing Arts — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:37:58 +0000

While society seems to have moved on from COVID, some patients still battle with it. These “long-haulers” face a unique set of symptoms. According to medical journal The Lancet, long-haul COVID symptoms usually last for more than seven months. Let’s define long-haul COVID (formally known as post-COVID syndrome), examine common symptoms, and review how massage therapy can help. We’ll also include suggestions for therapists hoping to serve clients with long-haul COVID.

What is long-haul Covid or Post-COVID Syndrome?

According to the September 2021 Journal of the American Medical Association, about 10% of those who are infected with COVID will become long-haulers. That number could be even higher—a found that 30% of COVID sufferers experience long-term symptoms and “worse health and quality of life.” Moreover, 8% of respondents in that study reported that they were no longer able to do everyday tasks, such as “lift heavy objects, or stand or walk unassisted for more than a short period of time.” In contrast with most who contract the disease, those with long-haul COVID (AKA “long-haulers”) suffer symptoms for months or even years. Some studies suggest up to half of all those who catch COVID will experience at least one long-term symptom. As published in , 91% of online respondents who suffer post-COVID syndrome require more than 35 weeks to recover. Let’s take a look at their most common symptoms.

Common Symptoms of ��ý Clients with long-haul Covid
While the range of symptoms among long-haulers is broad, long-term inflammation, memory loss/brain fog, and decreased physical ability are typical. Secondary mental health complications—such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and panic attacks—may follow.

Additionally, those with long COVID are likely to present on the massage table with:

Extreme fatigue
Inability to engage in activities such as exercise
Short-windedness, breathlessness
Pain in joints and muscles
Insomnia
Digestion/GI tract issues
Heart palpitations
Mood changes
Dizziness
Headaches
Loss of smell and taste that won’t resolve��
Coughing

These are only the most common symptoms of long-haul COVID. Chronic pain is a predominant symptom for long-haulers; some may find it impossible at times to get out of bed as a result.��

How ��ý Therapy can Help those with long-haul Covid
In many ways, long-haul COVID remains a mystery to researchers, who are still unsure why some people experience mild, lingering symptoms such as headaches and muscle/joint pain, while others have more debilitating symptoms. Writing for , LMT David Weintraub relays his experience treating 40 massage clients with long-term COVID. He has found that massage therapy can ease headaches and muscle/joint pain in this population. He speculates that massage therapy can also ameliorate respiratory, digestive, and cognitive symptoms by “reteaching the client’s nervous system” to release its protective response against COVID.��

Further, Mr. Weintraub points out that massage therapy can provide quick relief for functional symptoms such as coughing stemming from tight sternocleidomastoid muscles. However, physical therapy or other specialist treatment may be required before massage therapy can help with structural symptoms, such as headaches due to neurological degeneration. He focuses particularly on efficient breathing following COVID infection, as the disease often causes the body to rely on secondary breathing muscles. ��ý therapists can help clients return to efficient, diaphragmatic breathing by gently compressing abdominal muscles, assuming the client’s body and mind are relaxed enough to avoid a stress response.

Tips for ��ý Therapists on how to best serve clients with Long-Haul Covid

Your massage therapy training probably didn’t include information on how to assist clients with long-haul COVID, but at this point it’s likely you’ll treat someone meeting this description. Here are a few ways to cater your treatment to long-haulers.

Include relevant questions in your intake form. Among conditions, you may choose to include a tick box for long-haul COVID, as its varying symptoms can make it tricky to detect. Strong client communication is key, as so many different symptoms fall under the umbrella of post-COVID syndrome.
Don’t over-treat. Recall that long-haul COVID can cause exhaustion, even following everyday activities. While a client may feel all right during treatment, they may be tired that evening or the next day, and this weariness may be accompanied by an outburst of other symptoms. Prevent exhaustion and symptom flare-ups by going slowly in your massage therapy treatment. Limit intensity, duration, frequency and treatment type, gradually increasing these metrics over time. Leave days between treatments.�� Remember that the pain of long-haul COVID has different mechanisms than typical muscular-skeletal pain.
Activate a Parasympathetic Response. Even clients who never contracted COVID may display symptoms of being stuck in a stress response. After all, we all lived through a frightening time of uncertainty during the pandemic. Long-haulers are likewise prone to these stress response symptoms, which are similar to those who have suffered PTSD, and include muscular hypertension, digestive problems, brain fog, and headaches. Effective massage techniques for releasing an overactive stress response will help relax muscles, increase circulation, and signal safety to the nervous system.�� More advanced techniques may target the diaphragm, psoas, and ancillary breathing muscles.��

If you’re an LMT, think back to your graduation from massage school. At that time, could you have anticipated the changes the COVID pandemic would bring to the massage industry? Probably not. Ours is an ever-changing field, so consistent, up-to-date massage therapy training is critical. East West College of the Healing Arts offers a range of CE courses each semester for professionals in massage. Portland’s education district is our home, making classes conveniently accessible by multiple public transit lines or by car. You’re sure to find something to pique your interest among our massage therapy training options. To review our current CE offerings, please visit our website at , or call us at 503-233-6500.

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Til Luchau on the Choosing a ��ý School Podcast: Select a School that Aligns with your Goals

East West College of the Healing Arts — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:04:39 +0000

The Choosing a ��ý School Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone wondering how to become a massage therapist. Today we’re examining the episode featuring Til Luchau, a world-renowned therapist who in 2018 was named ��ý Magazine’s first ��ý All-Star. Aspiring LMTs can stand on the shoulders of this massage therapy giant by attending to his advice.

The Story of Til Luchau’s Career in ��ý

Til Luchau pursued several career paths prior to massage therapy; he has been a foreign car mechanic, an Outward Bound instructor, and a high school teacher. He was first exposed to hands-on healing while studying psychotherapy at the Esalen Institute. There, Til was exposed to key concepts including Gestalt therapy and bioenergetics, and influenced by those trained by Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Milton Trager. While completing his psychotherapist training, Til continued to pursue massage therapy.

Today, Til Luchau is a Lead Instructor and Director of Advanced-Trainings.com. He is also a Certified Advanced Rolfer, having taught for two decades at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, the massage school specializing in Structural Integration. He authored the Advanced Myofascial Techniques textbook series, and his series titled “Myofascial Techniques” and “Somatic Edge” have been featured in ��ý Magazine since 2009. As an established teacher in the massage therapy field, he has taught thousands of LMTs in more than 20 different countries around the world. In 2015 he was inducted into the ��ý Therapy Hall of Fame. He continues to provide therapy from his Boulder, Colorado private practice��

Til Luchau’s Advice for Aspiring ��ý Therapy Students

While your best bet is to listen to Til’s entire interview on the Choosing a ��ý School Podcast, here are a few highlights:

“The really good therapists are the ones who inspire their clients.”
Exceptional therapists not only provide superb manual healing; they also inspire their clients to choose healthy lifestyles. How? By authentically pursuing their interests, thereby putting their whole selves–mind, body, and spirit–into their work.

“Go for it. Don’t worry about [your educational pathway] being just the right thing right now.”
Til’s decades of experience have taught him that the right path will appear as you choose opportunities that resonate with your authentic self. If he could give his twenty-year-old self advice, it would be not to worry that a single choice will limit future options. Rather, his journey has revealed that multiple doors open when you choose what deeply attracts you.

“[��ý therapy] can be a full calling. It will give you back as much as you put into it.”
Til warns that multi-tasking only dilutes experience. Even if pursuing massage therapy as a second career through evening and weekend classes, (as offered at several Oregon massage schools) he emphasizes being present to the current moment. That means not texting under the desk, and not trying to work too many jobs at once. Wherever you are, be there–not mentally dialed into another place or time.

Hopefully, those tidbits have enticed you to listen to the whole conversation. If so, here’s how to access the Til Luchau episode of the Choosing A ��ý School Podcast, according to your preferred platform.

Til Luchau’s Choosing a ��ý School Podcast Interview across Platforms

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How to Apply for ��ý Therapy Licensure in Oregon

East West College of the Healing Arts — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:32:21 +0000

UpUEditEdited 3/6/2026 to include updated information.

While we have posted on the educational and assessment requirements for becoming a massage therapist in the state of Oregon, we’ve never discussed the actual process of applying for a license, which is complex. As this step is crucial in any Oregon massage therapy career, we encourage those working toward LMT status to bookmark this page for easy reference.

What is the process for applying for a massage therapy license in Oregon?

As in most government procedures, there are multiple steps to follow. A helpful frame of mind is to go step by step, crossing off one item at a time.

The (OMBT)has established the following steps to apply for a license of massage therapy:

Register your application and submit payment. . The application and background check fee is $147.25.

Complete electronic fingerprinting. Follow the instructions from the state for electronic fingerprinting. (See Fingerprinting section below.) By doing your fingerprints when you start your application, you let the OMBT begin your background check immediately.

Receive email with login info. After submitting your online registration request and fee, the website will redirect you to your application. You will also receive an email notification with your log-in information, namely your customer ID and a pin.��

Complete your online application, including documentation. Fill out your application on the state’s massage . (See below to learn which documentation is required in the application.)

Note: If you said “yes” to any of the character questions on your application, you’ll need to submit documentation and a narrative. So gather court records, arrest reports, and other official documents before starting the application.��

Wait for the Board to review. Sit back and kick your feet up as you wait for the Board to look over your application, fees, and supporting documents.��

Look for an email with the Jurisprudence Exam login info. The state will send you an email with the link and login you’ll need to fill out the online Jurisprudence Examination.��

Pay for your Initial License. If the above steps are completed, the state will send you a payment request for $100-$200. (See section below for costs.)

Receive your license! Once your initial license payment is received, your license will be issued as an electronic document via email.

What documentation will I need to apply for my initial Oregon massage therapy license?

Here are the items you’ll need to gather to support your LMT application:

Official transcripts, which must be in a sealed envelope
A passport-sized color photograph (2”x2”) that’s no more than 12 months old
A valid ID issued by the government; examples include a driver’s license or passport
A list of three character references who do not live with you; however they may be relatives
A copy of your current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) certification
National Written Examination results. Qualifying exams including the MBLEX, NCBTMB, and CESI.
NOTE: The exam results must come straight from the exam provider; you cannot submit them yourself.

How do I complete Electronic Fingerprinting for my initial Oregon LMT license?
All new massage therapy license candidates in Oregon must complete a national criminal background check. This process requires electronic fingerprinting, including a $47.25 processing fee paid to the Board when you register your application, as well as a $12.50 fee paid to the fingerprinting service (Fieldprint).��

Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to schedule an appointment for electronic fingerprinting for an Oregon massage therapy license:

Go to �� and enter the Fieldprint code FPORMassTherapistsDAS.��
Select the “Schedule an Appointment” button.
Create a new profile by entering your email address under “New Users/Sign Up,” and hitting the “Sign Up” button. Create a Password, select a security question, and select “Sign Up and Continue.”��
Fill out the contact and demographic information (which is mandated by the FBI) and select a fingerprinting appointment and location.��
When you’re done, print the confirmation page, and bring it with you to your fingerprinting appointment, as well as two forms of ID.

Questions about this process may be directed to Fieldprint; their customer service number is 877-614-4364, and their email address is customerservice@fieldprint.com.

How much does it cost to apply for a massage therapy license in Oregon?

As of August, 2022, you can expect to pay $259.75-$359.75 to apply for your Oregon massage therapy license. That breaks down to $100 for the application fee, $47.25 for the fingerprint processing fee, a $12.50 fee for the electronic fingerprint provider, and $135-$270 for the initial license fee. Why the range? Because renewal is based on your birth month and year. If you were born in an even numbered year, you will renew in your birth month even numbered year, no matter when your license was granted. Therefore, the fee is $100 if your first renewal will occur less than 12 months from the date of issuance for your initial license, and $200 if your first renewal will occur more than 12 months from your initial license. Note that these costs do not include your tuition, the costs of your written licensing exam, nor any costs incurred in obtaining your BLS-CPR certification.

If you’re still in the early days of researching how to become a massage therapist in Oregon, it’s smart to keep your end goal in mind. Becoming an LMT in the Beaver State requires 625 hours of massage education, a passing score on two different exams, and more, as our article on Oregon massage therapy license requirements explains. We recommend that you bookmark this site, as well as our earlier article, so that you can prepare early, and check off milestones as you go.��

Finally, if you’re graduating from East West College of the Healing Arts, we invite you to reach out to our Alumni Services Department for assistance with the application process. Our Alumni Services Coordinator would be happy to help you figure out exactly what you need to submit, as well as advise you on timing, how to navigate the OBMT website, and more. Visit.eastwestcollege.com/alumni-services/ to learn more.

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Oregon ��ý Therapy Licensure: How to Become an LMT in the Beaver State

East West College of the Healing Arts — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:32:11 +0000

The road to massage therapy licensure is rewarding, enlightening, and challenging. But for any Oregonian who wants to practice massage, Portland to John Day, the end goal is the same: successfully adding the letters “LMT” (Licensed ��ý Therapist) to one’s name. If you’re researching massage therapy training in Oregon, it’s key to select programs that will empower you to gain licensure.��

To do that, you must understand what the state requires to become an LMT. It’s helpful to work backward from that audacious goal, so that every step you take in the journey leads in the direction of your final destination, with minimal detours. To that end, we’re presenting how to become an LMT in the state of Oregon. The last time we wrote on Oregon massage therapy licensure was in 2014, and requirements have certainly changed since then.

How to Become a Licensed ��ý Therapist in Oregon

As determined by the Oregon State Board of ��ý, licensure qualification to practice massage therapy in Oregon mandates the following:

Educational Requirements

The Board prescribes a minimum of 625 hours of massage education from a school that has been licensed by the state, approved by the state, or accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accrediting agency. Those hours must be gained in certain subjects, as follows.

At least 200 hours of courses in the health sciences, specifically Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, and Kinesiology.
At least 300 hours of ��ý Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Sanitation, Communication, and Ethics.
The remaining 125 hours may be in any of the areas listed above.

Jurisprudence (Law) Exam Requirement

In addition to the educational requirements, Oregon also requires LMT applicants to pass the , which is a test covering the Oregon massage law. That test requires a score of 80% to pass, but there is no limit to the number of times an applicant may take the test.��

National ��ý Examination Requirement

Finally, candidates must take and pass a national written massage examination that has been approved by the Board. The approved tests include the , the , and the CESI. The exam results must come directly from the exam provider.

These are the requirements for eligibility for massage license application. In a future post, we will outline the actual application process for those who have completed all of the requirements listed above.

If you’re a massage therapy student or massage school applicant, or you’re just curious about pursuing your dream of becoming a massage therapist, we encourage you to bookmark this page as a handy reference. And if you’re ready to apply to East West College, we encourage you to get in touch with our admissions team. The East West College massage training program includes all the components required to successfully become an LMT in Oregon.

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The Great Resignation is Driving People to Launch ��ý Therapy Careers

East West College of the Healing Arts — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:05:37 +0000

Certain portals in history change how we think, live, and act. A world war, for instance, changes everyone who lived through it. COVID may be our era’s catalytic event. Looking back over the last two years, it is clear that many of us will never be the same. The pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of life, and the workforce is no exception. Let’s examine how the Great Resignation of 2021 has pushed many people to leave their positions, and why massage careers are attracting many to shift gears.��

What is the Great Resignation?
In 2021, millions of people left their jobs, even though the economic outlook was not rosy. Although the Omicron variant loomed, and higher wages through job-hopping were not guaranteed, many Americans decided to quit. As explains, the labor department calls these “quits,” and tracks them month-to-month. Last year earned the moniker The Great Resignation because it broke records for quits. In September, October, and November, more than 4 million people quit each month.

What’s driving this collective abdication? As with many things economical, there is no simple answer, but data suggests several factors. In historically low-paying jobs, some wage increase occurred, allowing workers to quit for higher wages elsewhere. The service industry falls into this category. In other underpaid industries, such as retail, workers saw that they could switch careers for more pay and better benefits. Parenthood also influenced workers’ decisions, with “1.4 million fewer mothers actively engaged with the labor force” in September and October of 2021. Child care uncertainty required parents to stay home with children more frequently.

Overall, The Guardian article finds, there are “many reasons to suspect that many quit in search of better work opportunities, self employment, or, simply, better pay.” This conclusion is certainly reflected in the inquiries to our massage school admissions office.

COVID has Changed Priorities, Pulling many toward ��ý Careers

People from all over the country call our Portland, Oregon massage school, asking how to become a massage therapist. We’ve recently fielded calls from as far away as Florida, Minnesota, Canada, and Washington DC. People are talking to our admissions officers about why they’re massage-certification-curious. Here are the most common sentiments we hear on those calls.

Top 7 Reasons People are Kickstarting ��ý Careers Post-COVID

Common sentiments from people who have contacted the EWC admission department with interest in becoming an LMT include:

“Now my job is obsolete.”
“What I do is unfulfilling and now I want to do something meaningful.”
“Why the heck not pivot when I can’t keep doing what I was doing before?”
“When Plan A doesn’t work, this is a career that will give me usable skills.”
“I’ve just been sitting at home, why not follow through on my dreams?”
“I’ve always worked with people, and now I’m burnt out. I want a job where people are happy to see me and even happier after their time with me.” We hear this from those who are burnt out from helping professions (such as social work).
“I’m looking for a job that feeds my soul, and I’m not willing to wait anymore.”��

Beyond these personal reasons, this is a practical time to start massage careers because demand is high. Our alumni network reports that current practitioners are extremely busy, with many booked out for months. Following quarantines, people are eager to receive touch. (As a side note, check out our reflections on how Coronavirus quarantines spurred touch deprivation.) Many massage companies are actively hiring, so there is a strong need for massage therapists, particularly knowledgeable and experienced LMTs from top-notch massage schools.��

The bottom line is that many people find this is the perfect time to research massage programs. In Portland, East West College floats to the top. We’re accredited by COMTA, which means that we meet their strict administrative and curriculum standards, and that we’re able to offer federal financial aid to those who qualify. If you find yourself echoed in the statements above, we encourage you to call us at 503-233-6500, or navigate to our massage school admissions website.great resignation

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Best ��ý Apps to Make Life Easier for Students and LMTs

East West College of the Healing Arts — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:55:35 +0000

Getting your massage career started after graduating from massage school isn’t easy. And even if you’ve been out of massage therapist school for years, keeping up with laundry, marketing, professional requirements, and other aspects of LMT life can be challenging. Particularly as the new year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of where you could be “working smarter” instead of “working harder.”�� Let’s take a look at what apps could help you streamline your massage work this year. We include two sections: apps for students who are currently in massage schools in Oregon and elsewhere, and apps for massage therapists who are already in the therapeutic massage profession.

Top Apps for ��ý School Students

is an affordable ($9.99) app to help you develop excellent palpation skills. Based on the comprehensive Trail Guide to the Body textbook, the app includes techniques, more than 200 muscle overlay images from the textbook, and information on identifying landmarks in the body such as attachment sites. Think of it as your on-the-go massage therapy tutor. Available for: Apple products including iPads and iPhones.��
allows you to create, share, and print flashcards. Their website contains thousands of pre-made flashcards created by users, or you can make your own online flashcards. You can practice with flashcards, play games, and quiz yourself through the website. This resource is free with ads, which are hidden for a year if you make a donation. Available for: web browsers, Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire.
is a powerful set of apps for students and professionals in healing professions. Its Anatomy and Physiology app/software introduces the functions and structures of each system in the human body. An optional add-on examines just muscles and bones.
Available for: All platforms, from Apple products to web suites. In its web suite, Visible Body also offers Anatomy and Physiology study flashcards.��
is an app to Study for your licensing exam. Those who attend massage schools in Oregon and hope to obtain a massage license in the Beaver state must pass the MBLEx exam. We suggest you start with the American ��ý Therapy Association’s free . From there, Pocket Prep’s exam simulation app can help you get ready to ace your exam.
Available for: as well as the . Or you can go through their website, .

Top Apps for Licensed ��ý Therapists

is a great way to pick up a few extra sessions. It connects clients with LMTs in their area, available at their selected times. If you have your own table and transportation you can apply to become a Soothe therapist. We recommend you review Soothe’s. Available for: Android and Apple.��
is an appointment booking software package that also includes customizable intake forms, COVID screeners, and automated appointment reminders. It can help you devote less time to scheduling, while also suffering fewer no-shows. Click4Time makes it easy for your clients to book time with you online. Available for: Web browsers.
is a great app for those who need a countertop Point of Sale system. The Square Reader plugs into Android and Apple devices to allow credit and debit card payments. It also allows you to book appointments, send receipts, sell gift cards, and more. Available for: Apple, Android, and web browsers.
is an excellent meditation and yoga app for resetting between sessions, and at the end of a long day. It is flexible enough to offer guided practices as well as customizable timers if you have your way of doing things. It is a free way to practice self-care. Available for: Android, Apple, and web browsers.��
The app is a great way to get a workout in, even when you can’t make it to the gym. Nike chose to make the premium version of the app free during COVID shutdowns, and announced the change would be permanent. Choose from yoga, dance, strength training, and much more to fit the amount of time you have available. Available for: Apple and Android.

While there are many online options for CE, we don’t think there’s a good app for that. Instead, we recommend checking out the in-person . Please note that we are currently requiring written proof of COVID vaccines or a negative COVID-19 test for all CE courses.��

Resources:

https://en.softonic.com/top/apps-for-massage-therapy

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Cancer Care for LMTs: What you Need to Know to Help Clients Going through Chemotherapy

Long-Haul COVID Patients: A New Kind of ������ý Client

Til Luchau on the Choosing a ������ý School Podcast: Select a School that Aligns with your Goals

How to Apply for ������ý Therapy Licensure in Oregon