Massage Therapy News - Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks

Congratulations To Our Latest Graduates

Posted onNov Tue 2019

We are proud to see the latest graduating class at The Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks take the next step in their massage therapy careers! No matter how many...

Jim’s 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Posted onOct Fri 2019

In case you missed it, our very own Jim Funk was inducted into the Massage Hall of Fame earlier this year at the 2019 World Massage Festival. Take a look...

How To Become a Massage Therapist

Posted onOct Fri 2019

We often get potential students who contact us with the same question. How do I become a massage therapist? To try and help prospective students we have written a guide...

Massage Techniques For Injury Recovery

Posted onAug Fri 2019

In our last article we covered the ways that sports stretching and massage can help prevent injuries for athletes and people that live an active lifestyle. Unfortunately though injuries can...

The Importance of Sports Stretching and Massage For Athletes

Posted onAug Fri 2019

It may still be summer but those of us who love sports know it’s that magical time of year. It’s that time of year filled with the smell of fresh...

15 Reasons You Should Consider a Career in Massage Therapy

Posted onJul Wed 2019

Tagsbecome a massage therapist, free massage class, massage class, massage school, massage therapy

Have you been thinking about a new career lately? Would you like to feel valued, like you are contributing to something bigger than yourself? Becoming a massage therapist is...

Introduction to Cupping

Posted onJun Wed 2019

Tagscupping, cupping class, massage class, massage cupping

Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures and may have been used first as early as 1,550 B.C....

Indian Head, Face, and Foot Massage with Ayurvedic Oils

Posted onMay Tue 2019

TagsAyurvedic massage, Indian head massage, Indian massage

Indian Head Massage has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their children’s hair, head, neck and shoulders to stimulate growth...

Free Massage Class – June 2nd

Posted onMay Wed 2019

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Have you ever wondered if a career in massage therapy is right for you? Learn more about massage therapy careers at our Free Massage Class on June 2nd. This massage...

The Essentials of Sports Stretching

Posted onMay Fri 2019

Tagsflexibility, sports therapy, stretching

Stretching and flexibility are vital for successful sports performance. Stretching feels good, but more importantly, it helps athletes attain an appropriate and balanced range of motion in their joints. By...

Young Living Essential Oils

Posted onApr Mon 2019

Tagsaromatherapy, essential oils, Young Living, Young Living Oils

The Academy of Massage Therapy & Bodyworks now proudly carries Young Living Essential Oils. Take a deep breath. Ahhhhh….Young Living’s pure essential oils and essential oil blends take you on...

Raindrop Therapy

Posted onApr Tue 2019

TagsGary Young, massage class, raindrop therapy, Young Living Oils

Raindrop Therapy is a technique developed by Gary Young (founder of Young Living Oils) and a Lakota Medicine Man over two decades ago. It is a session using nine essential...

Explore a New Career Path

Posted onApr Thu 2019

Tagsfree massage class, intro to massage

If you’re thinking about making a change, consider exploring a new career path. Massage therapists have flexible scheduling and endless opportunities for growth! The best way to learn more about...

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