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The Importance of Networking for Massage Therapists
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
Networking is important in any professional field, and massage therapists should be prepared to begin 'massage networking' almost immediately after graduating from massage school in order to get leads for jobs, professional advancement, and new ...
Preparing for a Massage Interview - What Every Massage Therapist Should Know and Ask
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
Before you can start working as a massage therapist, you have to perform a massage interview to get the job, and interviewing for a massage position is quite different than most other interview processes. For ...
Why It's Important for Massage Therapists to Choose a Specialty
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
When massage therapists finish school and begin working, they might not immediately think of developing their skills for a niche market - after all, massage school is just the beginning, and you learn some of ...
Tips for Massage Therapists on Avoiding Massage Burnout and Career Fatigue
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
It is an exciting journey for massage therapists to go to and graduate from school, pass licensing exams, and start working. But for some massage therapists, work can become overwhelming over time and they may ...
Tips for Massage Therapists to Provide Massage Therapy to Special Needs Clients
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in order to best provide massage therapy to this population. Often, special needs clients ...
Ways for Massage Therapists to Keep Their Practice Fresh and Massage Clients Happy
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
Whether you have your own massage practice or are working as an employee in a spa or other professional setting, it is important to make a good first impression and then continue that reliable service ...
Massage Therapists: Marketing and Building Your Practice
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
When you graduate from massage school and pass your certification exams, you are finally ready to join other massage therapists out in the world of spas, chiropractors' offices, cruise ships, or in your very own ...
Addressing Your Massage Clients' Needs
By Laurie Craig · 13 years ago
Aside from effective massage techniques, one of the most important aspects to giving a good massage is to understand and address your massage client's needs. By fully understanding your client's issues, problem areas, and preferred ...
Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make
By Laurie Craig · 14 years ago
For massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common ...
Georgia Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements
By Laurie Craig · 14 years ago
The perks of continuing education are multifold; not only do they encourage licensed professionals to be more mindful of changes and happenings within their industry, they also ensure that these professionals remain up-to-date on key ...
Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide
By Laurie Craig · 14 years ago
Choosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, ...
The Beginner's Guide: How to Become a Massage Therapist in Georgia
By Laurie Craig · 14 years ago
Massage therapy is much more than just alleviating back, neck, or limb stress - it's also a highly developed tool used in a range of industries, including healthcare, on cruise ships, and in spas. Massage ...