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Massage Therapists Can Use National Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month to Educate, Market
May is National Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month. Massage therapists can use this nationally designated month to inform the public about the benefits of massage and spa therapies to fibromyalgia patients.
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Massage Therapists Can Use National Arthritis Month to Educate, Market
May is National Arthritis Month. Massage therapists can use this nationally designated month to inform the public about the benefits of massage therapy to arthritis sufferers.
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Massage Therapists Can Use National Stress Awareness Month to Educate, Market
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Massage therapists can use this nationally designated month to inform the public about the stress-relieving health benefits of massage.
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Boost Confidence, Gain Massage Clients?
Massage therapists who are confident in their self-assessments tend to know whether or not they have made a good impression on a potential client, new research suggests.
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Young Athletes Musculoskeletal Injuries on the Rise
Many massage therapists provide sports massage to professional and collegiate athletes. Sports teams of the high-school variety could become a viable massage-practice specialty, as musculoskeletal injuries to that population grows.
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New Massage World Record Set
When it comes to securing a Guinness World Record for massage, many have tried. Few have succeeded.
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Green Mountain Inn Massages Tradition
The Green Mountain Inns 175-plus year tradition of Vermont hospitality and gracious amenities has been rejuvenated with a revitalized massage facility and services now under the direction of massage supervisor Michelle Robbins.
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Jeff J. Panovich Named to Exclusive Membership Organization
Jeff J. Panovich, owner of Hands-On Therapies, has been recognized by Cambridge Whos Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in massage therapy.
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Barbara L. Hayes Inducted into Cambridge Whos Who
Barbara L. Hayes, licensed massage therapist with the Health Harmony Center, has been recognized by Cambridge Whos Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in massage therapy.
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American Massage Therapy Association Maintains Focus to Influence Health Care
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) continued its ongoing interactions with key health care and medical organizations with its attendance at the sixth annual Integrative Healthcare Symposium held in New York City February 25-27.
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Childhood Behavior Linked to Adult Chronic Pain
Pain brings many clients to massage therapy. New research shows behavioral problems in childhood doubles the risk of chronic widespread pain in adulthood.
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Branding is Essential with New Green Economy
When many people begin to think green, they think about a return to naturea simplifying of their lives to what is most basic, most pure. In offering a product or service, this could translate to working with your specific niche, a group of likeminded people who appreciate the uniqueness and quality of your green product or service.
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Elements Therapeutic Massage Announces Record Revenue Growth in Massachusetts And Plans to Add 12 More Franchises in 2010
Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has announced record revenue for its franchised studios in Massachusetts in 2009. Despite a challenging economy, more customers sought massage therapy at Elements locations, translating to an increase in average revenues of more than 27 percent across the U.S. and more than 37 percent in Massachusetts from the previous year.
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Massage Therapy Benefits Depressed Pregnant Women and Newborns
In a recent study, pregnant women diagnosed with major depression received massage therapy from their significant others twice a week for 12 weeks. Analysis showed these women not only had reduced depression at the end of 12 weeks, but they also had lower levels of depression and cortisol in the postpartum period.
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Qigong Massage Reduces Severity of Autism
Qigong massage has been tied to a reduction in the severity of autism among children ages 6 and younger, according to recent research.