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Connecting Massage Therapists with the Community At the Arizona School of Medical Massage & Wellness, we are proud to support both our students and the community through meaningful volunteer opportunities. We’ve created a streamlined Volunteer Massage Board to connect: Organizations hosting events Massage therapy…

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare and education, leading many prospective students to ask: Will AI replace massage therapists? The answer is no. Massage therapy remains a hands-on profession rooted in human touch, clinical judgment, and client interaction—none of which can be automated. However, AI…

More and more people are turning to massage for wellness, pain relief, and managing stress. Here in Arizona, the general population is typically familiar with many ways massage can benefit them. People of all ages receive massage here, and this is great progress for…

For many people, considering a career change can be overwhelming. But for those who dare to venture into new territory, I want to give you 7 great reasons to consider massage therapy as your next career. Whether you’ve been in corporate America for years…

Back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, chronic pain. It seems like most of us deal with some kind of pain on a regular basis. Did you know that Americans spend over 500 billion dollarseach year to manage or relieve physical pain? But how much…

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, a tragic motocross accident changed the lives of the Fox family forever. While riding with others, 15-year-old Christian Fox lost control going over a jump. As he lay on the track, unable to move, other riders—unaware of what had…

The dream of starting a medical massage school became a reality for Tammy Roecker, President of the Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness (ASMMW) in Peoria, Arizona. This visionary institution is dedicated to bridging the gap between massage therapy and the medical healthcare…

When I became a massage therapist at age 23, I had no idea how impactful this profession would become in my life. Having enrolled at age 22, my life was unstable at that time. ‘Lost soul’ was easily an accurate description for me. I…

  Accreditation, in my opinion, does not improve the quality of massage education. Rather, it means a school can offer you Title IV funding and allow you to receive federal financial aid. Many other massage therapist school owners have debated this as well, and…

Recently, I was astounded at the length of time that the Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) had acquired in the last CE class taught at Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness. There wasn’t one person with less than 20 years experience and a few…

  First, we need to define “Medical Massage”… What is Medical Massage? Assuredly, it doesn’t mean that we are bestowing medical care to our clients or diagnosing them ourselves! The massage therapist is only educated on those conditions, pathologies, and contraindications. Our clients usually have…

Are you in a boring job with no career path to advancement? Do you wake up each morning eager to go to work? Did you know that there is a healthcare career that you can achieve in only 9 months? Keep reading… Choosing a…

Living with chronic pain is a miserable existence. The good news is there are various tools and methods to manage and maybe even relieve your chronic pain. Three helpful tools for managing chronic pain are: 1. Pain tracking apps: Pain tracking apps can help…

  Are you looking for a new, stable, and rewarding career in healthcare? Guess what? You don’t have to go through years and years of university classes and come out with a huge debt-load. You can train to be a medical massage therapist in…

More than likely, you have benefited from a relaxation massage at one time or another. However, there is a specialized difference between a general massage therapist and a “medical” massage therapist… What is a Medical Massage Therapist? A medical massage therapist is a licensed…