Sometimes we forget to talk about these guys. That's because they're commonly the ones quietly working hard and not bothering anyone. Over the course of 15 months they work their 40 hours/week day jobs, or they raise their families, and they still find time to train and study for a rewarding new career in Clinical…
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Massage for Knee Arthritis
From Massage Magazine Within the massage for arthritis group, the intervention resulted in significant immediate changes, such as an increase in internal rotation ROM on the first day of the study; an increase in standing flexion ROM on the last day of the study; and an increase in supine flexion ROM on both the first…
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Massage and Autoimmune Disease
From Massage Magazine A massage therapist needs to be mindful of the waxing-and-waning effects within a client’s body in accordance with any autoimmune condition. Generally, full-body circulatory massage is not recommended, as this circulates white blood cells more rapidly, thereby increasing their efficiency. This greater efficiency can exacerbate the client’s condition. The following is a…
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Boomers & beyond: Therapist brings the benefits of massage to seniors
From American Press For Deborah Faul, it’s about connection. Her senior-focused massage therapy service, she says, provides clients with respite from the pains of aging and some much-needed human touch. “These are people who don’t always receive the validation, dignity and respect they deserve,” Faul said. “These moments I spend with them, they’re sacred moments.”…
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Clinical Massage Therapy | Massage School Success Story
“The techniques I learned at Soma have been a great addition to my client offerings.” Soma Graduate, Aline Silberg The Soma Institute in Chicago, Illinois is dedicated to providing expert massage therapy training. Our Clinical Massage Therapy program offers varying modalities in massage training and specific methods to treat common ailments and injuries. After completing…
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