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Is your Massage Therapy Intake Form Compliant?

How do you make sure your massage therapy intake form is compliant? It is often said that great therapy starts at intake. Why is that? The intake process constitutes the first formal contact between the therapist and the client. It is what follows naturally after the initial introduction. A thorough intake process helps the therapist to understand the client's specific circumstances and design a personal treatment plan accordingly. This is crucial, as people's health issues and ailments vary, and consequently, treatment must be considered on an individual basis. Usually, intake includes an...

Tax Preparation for Massage Therapists

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Tax preparation for massage therapists is an important task that should be included yearly, as well as, daily in one’s massage business. Massage therapy is practiced all over the world as an art of healing ailments since ancient times. In most states, a licensed massage therapist, whether self-employed or as a full-time or part-time employee, receives income that is required to be taxed. So as per the income tax rules, a massage therapist is liable for filing their tax return yearly after making eligible deductions as per tax code. Here are...

Massage Therapy: Fundamentals And Benefits

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MASSAGE THERAPY: FUNDAMENTALS AND BENEFITS WHAT IS MASSAGE? Massage is a general term encompassing pressing, rubbing and manipulating the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage is one of the most important remedial procedures occupying a crucial position in Naturopathy. TYPES OF MASSAGES: Most popular: a) Swedish b) Deep tissue c) Sports d) Trigger point e) Chair Other: a) Shiatsu b) Hot stone c) Myofascial d) Reflexology e) Medical massage HISTORY OF MASSAGE THERAPY: Dates back to before 2000 BC Prevalent in civilizations in both East and the West Chinese: a) Based on theory of Jing Luo (Channels) b) Same as acupuncture Indian: a) Based on ancient Ayurvedic...

16 Common Reasons For Massage Therapy

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There are many reasons to get a massage. Read on to discover 16 common reasons for massage therapy. A licensed massage therapist can help you improve your overall well-being and help you to maintain top physical and mental status. The benefits of massage therapy on the body, mind, and spirit are unlimited. Massage is a wonderful experience not only to use as an occasional treat, but also as an overall healthy lifestyle that supports self-care and general wellness. Those who suffer from various medical conditions use massage as an alternative...

Things You Should Know About Becoming A Licensed Massage Therapist In Seattle Washington

Careers In Massage, Discoverypoint News

If you wish to practice as a massage therapist and you are not quite sure of how to get started, this article will provide you useful and insightful tips towards kick-starting your massage therapy training. The benefits of therapeutic massages to the body are virtually endless. Not only does the physical body benefit from the therapy; it has a positive effect on the mind as well. People who have made regular massages a part of their routine, are known to have higher energy levels, greater flexibility, good joints, and more mobility. Little wonder...

Online Massage Schools vs. Hands-On Classrooms: Pros and Cons

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While the Internet has brought many conveniences and benefits to people without access to reliable, knowledgeable resources within their communities, online trade schools simply cannot provide the level of insight, experience, and access to equipment required for success in professional careers such as massage therapy. At DiscoveryPoint School of Massage, we believe a hands-on approach is the most beneficial method to training knowledgeable Licensed Massage Practitioners and preparing them for success in the field for decades to come. Here's why an online program just can't match up: Small Class Sizes and Access to...

Advantages of Small Class Sizes

Careers In Massage, Discoverypoint News

We believe the Discoverypoint School of Massage offers the finest Professional Massage Program (PMP) in Seattle based on several factors; the foremost being the depth and breadth of knowledge of our faculty, as well as their passion and experience as teachers. Another thing that our students point out as what sets us apart from other regional massage schools, is the quality learning environment created by our small class sizes. We have a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in all of our hands-on classes to ensure more in-depth and personalized feedback for...

Applied Anatomy & Physiology For Manual Therapists: Book Talk

Massage Science & Technology

Two of Discoverypoint’s founders and teachers co-authored the book Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists, which has since become a widely-taught and important resource for massage education. Our own coursework at Discoverypoint uses this text. Here’s a conversation with authors Patricia Archer and Lisa Nelson about their book. What inspired you to write the book? Lisa (joking): Pat made me do it. Pat: Well, actually, we’d been teaching together for a long time at the Brenneke School of Massage, and we’d both been teaching different anatomy and physiology classes, and we’d found...

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