Download or read book Masseur Massage Therapist written by Connor Syrewicz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in making others feel good and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in massage therapy might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in massage, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Masseurs & Massage Therapists, you'll learn how to start a career in massage therapy and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for massage careers in the future, how much masseurs can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a masseur or massage therapist.
Download or read book Ethics for Massage Therapists written by Terrie Yardley-Nohr and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text gives instructors and students a structured format for teaching and learning ethics and standards of practice for massage therapy. Discussion topics include core industry standards of practice, laws, morals, rules, and regulations. It is an ideal textbook for ethics courses in massage therapy programs and prepares students for the ethics questions on the National Certification Exam. The book guides students through the process of putting ethical standards into practice, and explains what is expected of them in a professional setting. Role-playing exercises and example scenarios prepare students for situations and dilemmas that arise in practice.
Download or read book Spa Bodywork written by Anne Williams and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook guides massage therapists through each step of delivering a spa treatment—from consideration of the indications and contraindications to scope of practice issues, supplies, room set-up, specific procedure steps, and ideas for integrating massage techniques, spa products, and enhancing accents. While wet-room treatments are discussed, the focus is on dry-room treatments, which can be delivered in a wider variety of settings. More than 250 full-color photographs illustrate each technique and treatment. Treatment Snapshot boxes provide a quick overview of the treatment before the detailed step-by-step procedures section. Sanitation Boxes offer clean-up and sanitation tips. Sample Treatments include promotional descriptions, product recommendations, and recipes for creating inviting smell-scapes.
Download or read book Massage Therapist written by Happy Co and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masseuse gifts are in demand! Gifts for Massage Therapists are awesome for holiday gifts or birthdays! This Massage Therapist notebook features a premium glossy cover with a red heart on a black background and declares your title of Massage Therapist. Makes a perfect gift for massage therapist. This Massage Therapist notebook is super cute. If you know a massage therapy graduate, or have the best masseuse, buy her this masseuse notebook! Perfect travel size...throw it in your bag or purse! FEATURES: Premium Glossy Finish Soft Cover, Printed on Bright White Paper, 6" x 9", 100 Lined Pages (50 pages front/back).
Download or read book The Massage Therapist s Guidebook written by Diane Matkowski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook is approved by NCBTMB as a home study course toward continuing education credits (CEU’s) for massage therapists. Diane Matkowski shares invaluable insights into the business world of massage. As a leader in the field she gives an authentic and realistic view about how she has thrived as a massage therapist. Drawing on her decades of experience she explains how to: · understand massage as a business · provide excellent client care · continue growing in all aspects of your work · increase self-care awareness as a massage therapist · balance emotional, physical, and financial energy · be more conscious of the human body on many levels · deepen your appreciation for your work and lifestyle By recognizing the value that touch brings, you’ll be able to enjoy your work more and become a better (and more successful) massage therapist. Help your community and make a quantum leap in the booming business of massage with The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook.
Download or read book Nutrition for Massage Therapists written by Julie Onofrio and published by Pine Woods Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage Therapy is being used more and more for the relief of pain, injuries, fibromyalgia, headaches and helping to ease the pain of pregnancy and cancer treatments. Hospitals and other health care facilities are using massage for healing and health. With massage therapy in demand, a career in massage is thought to be growing 'faster than average' according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Thinking of becoming a Massage Therapist? Do you want a more meaningful career helping others? Do you love learning about health and the human body? Have you been told you 'have good hands'? Becoming a massage therapist is a combination of learning about the body and how it works along with how to apply massage to the body for stress reduction and to work with many injuries and conditions. There are more jobs available today in massage and it is a growing field but there are many things that you need to know in order to have a successful career. This book will help you become more informed and make better decisions starting with looking at whether or not a career in massage is for you! You will then get more information on how to choose the best massage school to meet your needs and budget. More information on possible job opportunities and starting your own massage business. You can work at spas or other health care offices or start your own massage office. Find out more about this popular career and make more informed choices on your path to success.
Download or read book The History of Massage written by Robert Noah Calvert and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the development of massage from prehistory to today's "golden age," the founder of Massage Magazine helps to explain the evolution of this popular therapy.
Download or read book The Happy Massage Therapist Self Care for Those Who Care written by Gloria C. Mathiesen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-Care for Massage Therapists - Home-Study Course. (3 CEU hours): Self care strategies for massage therapists to maintain well being, support longevity, and manage injury risk in the massage therapy work setting. Includes professional boundaries, hygiene, healthy lifestyle, body mechanics, table and stool mechanics. For registration go to: therapyintheborough.vpweb.com
Download or read book The Spirit of Presence written by Jénal N. Menola and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are just getting started in the industry or well experienced, The Spirit Of Presence offers insights and exercises to help your career as a Massage Therapist and Bodyworker.
Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Pathology written by Ruth A. Werner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.
Download or read book Mosby s Pathology for Massage Therapists E Book written by Susan G. Salvo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 4th Edition provides direct information along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of over 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on Hospital-based massage which covers protocols needed for therapists working with clients who are medically fragile. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career. Coverage of over 300 pathologies provides you with ample information without being overwhelming. Over 500 full-color photographs helps you recognize common diseases and conditions. A user-friendly, comprehensive format makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, list of pathologies, system overview, and pathologies, including description, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and massage considerations. Caution boxes provide tips on prevention to keep practice safe and prepare students for emergency situations. Clinical Tips boxes provide brief, practical hints gleaned from the author’s first-hand experience in clinical practice. Medical Technology boxes highlight special populations, such as clients in wheelchairs or with pacemakers, and explain what the medical device is, and what special precautions or contraindications practitioners should be aware of before working on these clients. List of pathologies with page number references included on the inside front cover for fast lookup of pathologies. UNIQUE! Hospital-based massage chapter covers different protocols needed for massage therapists working in institutionalized care setting and useful information about working with clients who are medically fragile. NEW! Updated pathologies reviewed by practicing massage therapists reflect what you will see in the field as a working practitioner. NEW! Pain content equips you with essential, up-to-date information on the latest theories and management techniques and provides the critical-thinking skills to apply that knowledge in practice.
Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Pathology written by Ruth A. Werner and published by Lippincott Raven. This book was released on 2002 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential tool teaches you how the human body works when it is healthy ; how it works in the context of disease and dysfunction ; and how massage may or may not fit into the healing process of a wide variety of specific disease and conditions you are likely to encounter in your practice. It provides a thorough examination of each condition, including: demographic, definition, etiology, signs and symptoms, common treatment options, and applicability of massage.
Download or read book Modalities for Massage and Bodywork E Book written by Elaine Stillerman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for both classroom and practice, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements. Updated photos and illustrations, critical thinking questions, and flash cards give you a better picture of today's massage best practices. Evolve companion website provides matching activities, flash cards, answers to multiple-choice questions, weblinks and video demonstrations of various modalities covered in the text to make learning more interactive. Case histories in each chapter illustrate the effects of the modality within a therapeutic context, creating the opportunity for integrative, clinical reasoning that helps prepare you for work in the various modalities. Student objectives and key terms at the start of each chapter provides a framework for what to expect and what to focus on with each chapter. In My Experience boxes provide personal insights about specific techniques from experts in the field. Full-color design and techniques shown with photos and illustrations enhance understanding and comprehension of each modality. Multiple-choice test questions at the end of each chapter with answers on the Evolve website help you measure your understanding of the modality and obtain instant feedback from the answer key that includes rationales. Suggested readings, resources and references in each chapter offer robust resources for you to further research each modality. Clinically relevant boxes and tables highlight important information. NEW Modalities chapters provide you with a greater awareness of the opportunities and options available as they pursue a massage therapy career and practitioners with more practical information they can apply to their work. NEW! Student resources on Evolve supplement the classroom experience and ensures you retain the material in the text. 23 different body techniques are introduced to help you learn about different modalities you may want to pursue and reaffirm your knowledge of techniques. More than 2 hours of video on the Evolve website bring the modalities to life and help put the text instructions in perspective. NEW! Updated content, photos and illustrations equip you with the latest information and visuals on modalities from experts in the field that reflect current practices in the field and the needs and wants of massage therapy practitioners and students. NEW! Critical thinking questions added to each chapter actively engage and challenge your reasoning skills. NEW! Additional review questions added to each chapter supply you with more opportunities to review what you have learned and test your knowledge.
Download or read book How to Make a Million Dollars As a Massage Therapist written by D. K. Callahan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage therapists are millionaires waiting to happen. Each and every massage therapist has the capability of becoming a millionaire through various business opportunities. This book, "How to Make a Million Dollars as a Massage Therapist" depicts the opportunities available to massage therapists that compliment their core business services. This book does NOT promote MLM opportunities, rather, additional forms of social, promotional and income-generating activities that promote incredible wealth and ongoing income every single month - even while a massage therapist sleeps. This book shows you EXACTLY how to accomplish all of that, while making a million dollars in a reasonably short amount of time (1-2 years). Learn about how to start collecting email addresses on your website, branding, identifying your ideal client, advertising on a budget, ways you can advertise your site for free, how to increase traffic to your website, the millionaire formula (chapter 3) that shows all the different avenues of income available to you that you should be taking advantage of, time management and delegation so you only work a reasonable number of hours per week, word of mouth advertising, referral networks, business to business advertising, how to make money while educating other people, how to expand on your current service and product offering, staying efficient and productive, how to benefit charities while making a lot of money in the process, how to write an eBook, pay-per-click advertising and how to keep your ad costs to a minimum, secrets and tips (best practices) to using each social media channel like Pinterest and Instagram, creating the best videos for your business, app development, making a membership-only section of your website, self-care, unique selling propositions, how to sell, cross-selling and upsetting, how to get people to share your posts, how to sell to women specifically and how men choose to buy things, and much more. Learn about what you, as a massage therapist, need to do to correct your marketing plans, how you are leaving money on the table with each and every service, how you can educate others and earn thousands of dollars even if you're in a massage session or sleeping, how to promote your business without discounting services, how to drive traffic to your website without spending a fortune, and much, much more. This book focuses on diversification of income-generating opportunities, including how to be efficient, delegate and be incredibly productive. You can make money through self-care, too! Build expertise, improve your reputation dramatically, build an unbelievable following on social media, and be a creator of amazing materials and avenues of media for your clients and the world to benefit from. Pick and choose which channels of income work best for your business in the formula initially while you get other creative elements ready for sale to compliment your business!
Download or read book Business and Professional Skills for Massage Therapists E Book written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop the business skills necessary to succeed in massage therapy with help from respected massage educator and business owner, Sandy Fritz! With a user-friendly approach and comprehensive support tools, this authoritative guide delivers a working knowledge of essential concepts for employees or owners of a massage therapy practice and helps you prepare for the professional challenges that await you in the real world. Renowned massage educator and business owner Sandy Fritz presents a practical, proven business philosophy for success in massage therapy practice. Focus on need-to-know business skills for complete success as an employee or the owner of a massage therapy practice. A companion CD with practice management software provides hands-on experience creating client records, setting appointments, entering documentation, and more. Self-Reflection boxes put concepts into a realistic context through Sandy Fritz’s personal experiences in massage practice. Learning Activity boxes reinforce your understanding and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned in an engaging workbook format. Good Stuff from the Government boxes alert you to helpful government resources and help you ensure compliance with federal regulations. Mentor boxes provide real-world insight and advice from experts in massage and business management for successful practice. More than 200 realistic photos and illustrations clarify concepts and familiarize you with typical practice settings and essential forms, records, office equipment, and supplies. Evolve Resources link you to templates for building resumes, letters, advertisements, forms for documentation, and client histories, plus small business resources, annotated web links, a glossary of key terms from the text, and additional exercises and case studies.
Download or read book The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy written by Neal Lyons and published by Green Initiative. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulations on deciding to become a massage therapist! This is one of the most appreciated professions because of the satisfaction you will deliver to others. Massage therapists are high in demand no matter where you live, and the need is only growing with time. More and more people are realizing the true benefits of incorporating regular massages in their routines, thus making it part of their lifestyles. Not only are you guaranteed a lucrative career as a therapist, the jobs are also abundant and only growing. Massage therapists help individuals relieve pain caused by day to day stress build-up, body tightening, injury or illness. Many people these days have incorporated regular massages in their lifestyle routines to proactively mitigate physical problems, maintain good posture and just feel better. A massage therapist’s role is very important and extremely meaningful, which is why the demand for this service has continuously increased over time. It has become one of the most popular careers sought after by many today. Most practicing therapists are employed by hospitals, clinics, sports facilities and smaller private companies that are everywhere. In addition, many massage therapists work independently as either business contractors or in private homes. No matter where you live, there will always be demand for your services and thus several options near you that offer these jobs. Whether you are just now starting your career in the massage field, or want to grow your existing career, this book’s goal is to help you meet your objectives. In the next few chapters you will find information about the requirements you need to become a massage therapist, information on massage therapy schools, online schooling options, jobs, salaries, career growth and more. There is an extremely high demand for massage therapists. With increased population growth, awareness, health consciousness and active lifestyles, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects massage therapist jobs to grow another 20-30% in the next couple years. Because of the growing demand for massage therapists, many are becoming more interested in this professional career. Unfortunately, most do not know what the requirements are, how to get into the field and how to thrive in a profession that is saturated with so many other therapists. Similarly, many others who are already practicing as massage therapists do not know about the options to advance their careers through either additional training, the appropriate networking opportunities, diversification, specialization and more. All the best to you and here’s to your career success! Table of Contents Foreword 1. Introduction to a Career in Massage Therapy 2. Three Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Massage Therapist 3. How to Find the Right Massage Therapy School for You 4. How to Find Information on the Best Massage Therapy Schools 5. Characteristics of the Best Massage Therapy Schools 6. Why You Should Select an Accredited, Certified Massage Therapy School 7. Are Online Massage Therapy Schools Legitimate? 8. The Main Differences Between Local and National Massage Therapy Schools 9. What Is the Cost of a Good Massage Therapy School? 10. How to Ensure You Get a Top Quality Education 11. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School 12. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School 13. Courses Offered in Massage Therapy Schools and Continuing Education 14. The Importance of Massage Therapy Certification 15. Skills Needed for a Successful Career or Business in Massage Therapy 16. Three Main Subsets of Massage Therapy Jobs: Clinical, Sports & Spa 17. The Process of a Successful Massage Therapy Job Search 18. The Need for Liability Insurance When Practicing Massage Therapy 19. Why You Need to Pursue Continuing Education for Massage Therapy Summary
Download or read book Medicine Hands written by Gayle MacDonald and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of oncology massage is maturing into a discipline with a deeper and deeper body of knowledge. The 3rd edition of Medicine Hands reflects this maturation. Every chapter contains updated information and insights into massaging people affected by cancer. New chapters have been added to cover each stage of the cancer experience: treatment, recovery, survivorship, side effects from the disease, and end of life. These new chapters and organizational structure will make it easier for the reader to find the information needed to plan the massage session for a given client. In addition, a new chapter has been added that focuses on the Pressure/Site/Positioning framework. This is the clinical framework around which the massage session is planned.
