Posts made in October, 2018
What is Massage Therapy?
What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain, and promote overall health and wellness. At Northwestern, you are not simply going to a massage school – you are studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy. Types of massage therapy While there are several types of massage, two fundamental...
Read MoreHow I got into Massage Therapy in Redmond, OR
How I got into Massage Therapy in Redmond, OR My path to massage was not linear. From the time I felt passionate and inspired to become a massage therapist to the time I became a Licensed Massage Therapist was a long uphill climb. With each step I took, there was something further ahead that inspired and impassioned me. Thankfully I am still climbing, still learning, still ever-increasingly passionate about massage therapy and a healthy active lifestyle. I have always enjoyed being active, growing up with gymnastics, dance team, softball, volleyball, basketball, weightlifting, and riding horses. Starting gymnastics at age four, stretching, moving, and challenging my...
Read MoreWhy I’m The Best Massage Therapist In Bend, OR
Why I’m The Best Massage Therapist In Bend, OR There are many massage therapists to choose from and some are very similar in style or training. But what really separates the great massage therapist from the good massage therapist? I have four main areas that keep me in the “great” category. Compassion Schooling and continuing education Focus Self-care Compassion So many moments in my life have been designed to bring me to this profession and practicing massage. I always wished I would have went straight to massage school after high school, but I wasn’t ready. I needed events like supporting family members during there final transition stages and going to...
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