How to Apply for Massage Therapy Licensure in Oregon
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...
View ArticleTil Luchau on the Choosing a Massage School Podcast: Select a School that...
The Choosing a Massage 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...
View ArticleWhat’s Cool About Side-lying Treatments?
Massage therapy images typically show clients on their backs or bellies, but a side-lying position provides many unique advantages. For instance, those who suffer back or neck pain may find the side...
View ArticleLong-Haul COVID Patients: A New Kind of Massage Client
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...
View ArticleWhy Massage is an Excellent Second Career, or Why You’re Not too Old for...
Our massage school admissions office sees certain concerns again and again from applicants. For those who are curious about massage school midway through their working years, it can be intimidating to...
View ArticleMBLEx Test-Taking Strategies for Passing a National Massage Exam
After many months of study and clinical work, massage therapy students may see graduation from their school of massage as the finish line. Yet several more boxes must be ticked to earn massage...
View ArticleBenefits and Contraindications of Postpartum Massage
Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows prenatal massage can be a lifesaver. But what about after labor? In the six weeks following giving birth, the body is adjusting to parenthood while also...
View ArticleMassage Therapy Careers: Pros and Cons of an Employee/Employer Relationship
You researched and applied to massage therapy schools. You scoured the web on how to become a massage therapist in your state. Now you’re ready to launch into one of history’s most successful massage...
View ArticleCareer in Massage: Pros and Cons of Working as an Independent Contractor
You dreamed of a career of massage. You researched how to earn a massage certification or license in your state. You attended school, spending hours studying and even more hours in the clinic applying...
View ArticleSwedish Massage: Introduction to this Massage Modality
Swedish massage, also known as classic massage, is the most common style of massage in the West. It is the image most people associate with massage. This gentle form of massage therapy uses several...
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