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Healing Happens Here: Supporting Christian Fox and Families in Crisis
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…
Celebrating Success: The First Medical Massage Therapy Class Graduates!
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…
How Massage Therapy Saved My Life (Guest Post)
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…
Does Accreditation Matter in a Massage Therapist School?
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…
How Long Can You Actually Work as a Massage Therapist?
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…
What Makes a Good Medical Massage Therapy Program?
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…
The Importance of an Exciting Career Path You’ll Love
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…
3 Helpful Tools You Need for Managing and Relieving Chronic Pain
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…
5 Benefits of a Career as a Medical Massage Therapist
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…
Medical Massage Therapist Vs Relaxation Massage
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…
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