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Comment on For All You Massage Therapists Out There…i’m Thinking About Going To A Massage Therapy School And Need Input? by Treece

Treece — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:24:26 +0000

I can answer some of these questions because I did a lot of research when looking for my major.
-How much do you get paid?: It depends on where you work, but most are able to make 30/hr including tips.
-How easy it to get a job?: There are so many places you can work like a hospital, or even open in your own place that it shouldn’t be hard at all to get a job.
Good luck witht he rest of your answers.

Comment on Where Can I Go In Chicago For Massage Therapy Continuing Education– As A Massage Therapist In Niles. Help!? by lolina

lolina — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:08 +0000

Continuing Education in Massage Therapy - Chicago - http://www.aamt.us
Continuing Education Requirements (see NEW dates at http://www.continuingeducationaamt.us
2008 (see website for 2009, 2010)
Note: NEW MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE CLASSES START OCTOBER 25th! Call today and register! Illinois state requires a license to practice massage therapy. Come to school on weekends, and get your diploma and then your license. AAMT has hundreds of graduates.
American Academy of Massage Therapy in Chicago also offers 24 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOUR CREDITS at an affordable price. For renewal of an Illinois massage therapy license you must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years starting in 2007.
All courses given by NCBMTB-approved providers or by state approved massage schools/programs will meet this requirement. About a dozen massage therapists took advantage of our spring sessions and earned anywhere
from 6 to 24 CE hours. (See tentative dates, below)
The successful four 6-hour educational sessions (worth 24 C.E. hours in total ) will be repeated again at the American Academy of Massage Therapy at 5900 Milwaukee Avenue (phone number below) in Chicago on these (tentative) dates:
** ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT.**
ALL SESSIONS: SATURDAY MORNINGS 9am to 3pm
Call if different hours are preferred and we might schedule
one for the WINTER of 2008 or SPRIN 2009. Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements are best fulfilled ASAP. Do not procrastinate when it comes to the state. Get your 24 hours of CE (CMTE) and stay informed. MT=MASSAGE THERAPY or MASSAGE THERAPIST
NOVEMBER 1, 2008 DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS: PART 1. From ACNE to ECZEMA to MALIGNANT MELANOMA to PSORIASIS to TANNING SPRAYS: WHAT EVERY MASSAGE THERAPIST SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE HUMAN SKIN. VISUAL SURVEY OF SKIN DISORDERS. HEALTH, PHYSIOLOGY AND SKIN SAFETY AND DISEASE PREVENTON IS EMPHASIZED. AN AMAZING EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM, LAYER BY LAYER, AND DOZENS OF SKIN ISSUES. INDICATION AND CONTRAINDICATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED. A short multiple choice quiz is done altogether to assess knowledge. This has been the most popular of the four.
NOVEMBER 8, 2008 SKIN: DERMATOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS: PART 2. From BURNS to IMPETIGO to SUN TANNING to VITILIGO to ZINC DEFICIENCY: WHAT EVERY MASSAGE THERAPIST SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE SKIN, AND PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR CLIENTS. DISEASE, PATHOLOGY AND PREVENTION IS EMPHASIZED. LOTS OF VISUALS. INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED. A short multiple choice quiz is done altogether to assess knowledge. This and part 1 have been the most popular of the four.
NOVEMBER 15, 2008 The PATHOPHYSIOLOGY of STRESS and MASSAGE THERAPY: DOES MASSAGE REDUCE STRESS? IF SO, HOW? WHERE IS THE PROOF? A CRITICAL APPROACH. Includes discussion of recent research, endocrinology and the impact of the nervous and immune - lymphatic systems). WE ALSO DEFINE STRESS, INCLUDING CAUSES LIKE HUNGER, THIRST, SALT DEFIECIENCY, TRAFFIC JAMS, and we define EUSTRESS, DISTRESS, and EXHAUSTION. THE 24 HOUR CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS AND OTHER PHYSIOLOGICAL HORMONES RELEVANT (OR IRRELEVANT) TO MT ARE DISCUSSED. RECENT (2008) SCIENTIFIC REVIEW ARTICLES ARE CITED. A short multiple choice quiz is done altogether to assess knowledge. This is meant especially for those who want proof (or want to dispute) that massage therapy really has an impact on stress. It answers many questions, and is a very enjoyable, scientifically tight presentation.
NOVEMBER 22, 2008: ETHICS AND MASSAGE THERAPY: WHAT EVERY MASSAGE THERAPIST SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ETHICS. Topics include BOUNDARIES, TRANSFERENCE, COUNTERTRANSFERENCE, OBLIGATIONS TO SELF, CLIENT AND SOCIETY, IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING LAWS, and a discussion of BUSINESS ETHICS, DIFFICULT CLIENTS. (Appropriate topic for any touch professionals). Start he upcoming new year off right with this thought-provoking and educational experience. This topic is an important one. Do not be intimidated by the title. A short final wrap-up discussion includes ten sometime humorous multiple choice questions, and an opportunity for more serious and instructor feedback.
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All four together will be worth 24 hours continuing education.
Each one is worth 6 hours continuing education for MT’s. {Personalized Certificates are printed 1-2 weeks afterwards.}
All four are state-approved and taught by a well-qualified, state-approved college faculty instructor who possesses a medical degree (MD) and past USMLE certification in Internal Medicine) and are in the English language. Partial translation into Polish is available upon request. Translator may be available at no additional cost. Call AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MASSAGE THERAPY for DETAILS. Please, call (773) 763-4081 or (773) 594 7729 for more information. Register early, please, because AAMT accepts only cash

Comment on For All You Massage Therapists Out There…i’m Thinking About Going To A Massage Therapy School And Need Input? by bj

bj — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:01:42 +0000

Mentor Spotlight: Bud Simmons, Massage Therapist)
Injured while exercising? Stressed with your studies? Tired after a long day at work? Have you ever considered making an appointment with a massage therapist?
As the focus on health and wellness continues to be more prevalent in our society, the profession of massage therapy continues to expand. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massage therapy is an ancient healing art, which spans a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, working to improve a person’s health and well-being. This is achieved through the hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
Typical Day
Clients seek out a massage therapist for relief from various sport injuries, lower and middle back pain, and stressful work environments. A typical day in the life of a massage therapist involves eight to ten appointments with clients. Many therapists organize their own appointment schedules, which sometimes requires some flexibility. Due to the intimate nature of a therapeutic massage, the massage therapist must be professional and in tune with the client’s needs and mood. For instance, if the client is talkative, then the therapist must be prepared to carry on a conversation. If the client is quiet, then this gives the therapist time to reflect on his/her day while respecting the client’s mood.
Career Opportunities
Massage therapists can be found in various employment settings. These include health and fitness clubs, health spas, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, professional sports teams and athletic organizations, doctor’s clinics, chiropractic clinics, homeopathic and naturopathic clinics, hospitals and nursing homes, and teaching environments. They often hold positions on licensing and advisory boards. There is a growing trend towards self-employment and therapists can specialize in certain areas that suit their lifestyle, their needs and the needs of their clients.
Our mentor, Bud Simmons, is self-employed. His specialties include deep muscle manipulation, injury prevention treatment and stress management. He completed his training from the Northern Institute of Massage, Blackpool, England, through an extension program held in Regina, Saskatchewan. He is a current member of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba and the Canadian Massage Therapy Association. Bud recommends being affiliated with an association because it provides opportunities for learning about new techniques and current issues in the field of massage therapy, and for networking with other professionals. As well, belonging to a professional association allows massage therapists to obtain liability and general insurance and is a requirement for licensing in the City of Winnipeg.
Pros and Cons
One benefit of being a massage therapist is the chance to meet new and interesting people. However, the work of a massage therapist is very time intensive and physically demanding. Therefore, the therapist must maintain a high level of personal self-care and physical health. As a self employed therapist, Bud also stresses that if a client cancels, you lose that income. Therefore, you must work hard on maintaining regular clientele. Because your hands are your income, you must also be very conscious of keeping your hands free from injury.
Tips Tips Tips
To succeed as a therapist, Bud recommends that students should have a great deal of patience and be willing to work with people from all walks of life. For example, Bud’s clients include federal court judges, corporate executives, ballet dancers, and accident victims. Massage therapists should also be self-motivated and confident enough to be the best massage therpist possible. As a former medical technician, hospital executive director and consultant, Bud has found massage therapy to be a good profession with many opportunities but also much competition.
Information on massage therapy and other educational programs is available in the Career Resource Centre

Comment on For All You Massage Therapists Out There…i’m Thinking About Going To A Massage Therapy School And Need Input? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:02:23 +0000

I have my own business and charge $80 an hour. I work about 12 hours a week.
Most massage therapists start their own businesses because jobs are really just entry level and the idea of hiring massage employees is so new that most don’t pay very well -like $15-$30 an hour. You really have to do your work to prove to employers that you are worth more and employers have a high overhead including ‘their’ salaries so you do all of the grunt work. You only get paid that amount when you have clients. If you don’t have a client you are cleaning and answering phones or other duties.
It is just like any other field as far as jobs go. You can get a job or create one and it depends on how much you put into it - how much you go the extra mile to be presentable and service oriented.
I love my business and it is an amazing field. Too many are seeking out this field because they think it will be easy and relaxing. It is one of the most challenging careers ever.

Comment on Pink And Red Bands On Fingernails? by Girl 6

Girl 6 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:46 +0000

Before coming to conclusions based on your fingernails, consider the health events you have recently experienced. You probably took some serious medication before moving, antimalaria drugs perhaps? Your fingernails provide a record of health events but you know that you were really sick recently, so that’s probably the cause. A dark red/brown band across the top of the fingernail is correlated with kidney failure, internal illness or nutritional deficit.
I had pneumonia a couple of years ago and found it fascinating that it caused deep valleys at the bottom of my nails.