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Swedish Massage Therapy

Widely practiced in the United States, Swedish massage therapy alleviates many health conditions, such as circulatory and respiratory disorders, back pain, tendonitis, headache and migraine, muscle spasms, and joint pain. Swedish massage therapy uses many variations and techniques for therapeutic … Continue reading

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Benefits of Supervised Clinic Practice

Acupuncture & Massage College’s Massage Therapy and Oriental Medicine programs include extensive clinic practice components for students which instill a deeper understanding of Asian bodywork and Oriental medicine. Clinic practice fulfills AMC’s mission to prepare highly qualified and effective massage … Continue reading

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Massage Therapy Practice Management

As complementary and conventional medicine become increasingly integrated, consumers are viewing therapeutic massage as mainstream health care. Massage therapists are discovering a wide range of massage therapy practice management opportunities. These opportunities require the development of sustainable business models for … Continue reading

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Alternative Medicine Going Mainstream

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is one of the most rapidly growing health care professions in the United States, according to the National Acupuncture Foundation. Health professionals are recognizing the importance of melding conventional and complementary medicines. More medical schools are … Continue reading

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The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

Acupuncture & Massage College would like to inform you about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a new education benefit for service members or veterans. This education benefit provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days … Continue reading

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Shiatsu for Wellness

Shiatsu, a form of Oriental therapy based upon traditional Chinese medicine principles, promotes health and strengthens the body’s healing abilities. Shiatsu works to improve overall health by affecting the internal energy system. Therapy results in increased vitality, energy and stamina. … Continue reading

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Career Opportunities: Massage Therapy Practice in Hospitals

New massage therapy patient programs are providing a means for hospitals to distinguish themselves from more conventional hospitals while providing patients with additional health care options. A greater number of patients and medical professionals are recognizing that massage is more … Continue reading

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Alternative Medicine Usage Among Older Adults

Approximately 38 percent of adults in the United States use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to recent surveys. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, … Continue reading

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Acupressure and Alertness

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy which integrates acupuncture with pressure. Acupressure therapy involves the application of physical pressure to acupoints by the hand, elbow or other devices. Pressure applied to specific acupoints can aid in symptom management … Continue reading

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Massage Therapy Program Classes at AMC

Register today for Massage Therapy program classes offered at Acupuncture & Massage College during July and August. Musculoskeletal Anatomy and State Law classes begin July 27 and Shiatsu and Qi Kung 2 class begins August 24. Enrollment for Massage Therapy … Continue reading

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