If you’re reading this, then you probably already know that being a professional massage therapist is the greatest thing in the world and that the only thing standing between you and a 4-hour work day that pays good money is the educational rite of passage known as massage therapy school. How hard can massage school be, after all? A few months of sitting in a desk, some hands-on practice, and then you’re guaranteed a job as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), right? … Read More
Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
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Is Massage Therapy School Worth It?
Posted December 17, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy School, Miami, Florida, Acupuncture and Massage College
Becoming a Massage Therapist
Posted December 17, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy Career, Massage Therapy School, Miami, Florida, Acupuncture and Massage College
Becoming and Being a Massage Therapist Massage Therapy is an attractive career option for many people. For starters, massage therapists report having a high level of job satisfaction and low-stress levels. Additionally, the job market is hot for massage therapists right now and massage therapy offers many career perks not found in other jobs, including flexible schedules, and good earning potential. In this article, we will cover how to become a massage therapist, and the ins-and-outs of a massage therapy career, including: How Long Does it Take to Become a Massage Therapist? How to Become a Massage Therapist Overview of Massage Therapy Career and Industry Pros and Cons of Being a Massage Therapist Is It Easy to Get a Job as a Massage Therapist? Starting Your Massage Career … Read More
Shiatsu Career Overview
Posted November 12, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Massage College
Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and it is considered to be a form of acupressure massage. However, unlike other forms of acupressure massage, Shiatsu exclusively utilizes finger and palm massage techniques to treat patient’s pain and health conditions. … Read More
Which Industries Pay Massage Therapists the Most?
Posted October 28, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
Massage Therapy is one of the few careers where someone can earn a decent wage without needing to spend several years in school. For example, our massage therapy program in Miami can be completed in 8½ months! … Read More
Spreading Shiatsu (Shiatsu History, Part II)
Posted October 16, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Miami, Florida
In the first installment of a our Shiatsu series, we started with an extensive overview of Shiatsu. In the second installment, we covered the history and early development of Shiatsu by Tokujiro Namikoshi. In this article, we'll cover how Namikoshi spread Shiatsu all over the world. … Read More
History of Shiatsu Massage
Posted October 01, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Shiatsu, Massage Therapy School
Shiatsu massage was invented by Tokujiro Namikoshi during the 1920s. However, its history goes back to roots of massage in Japan. Shiatsu was derived from a historical Japanese massage modality known as Anma. Anma was derived from a traditional Chinese massage modality known as Tui Na. … Read More
Massage Therapy Specialties and Career Advancement
Posted September 03, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Miami, Florida, Acupuncture and Massage College
Specialization is a great way to advance in your massage therapy career. It distinguishes you from other massage therapists, which can mean more clients, and/or give you an advantage when applying to better positions. … Read More
How to Advance as a Professional Massage Therapist
Posted August 12, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Career, Acupuncture and Massage College
A massage therapy career is different from other careers, in that there really isn’t a corporate latter to climb for career advancement. Rather, career growth depends on the professional path a massage therapist wishes to take. At the broadest level, massage therapists can either work for an employer, become self-employed, or even split time between both kinds of employment. Regardless of which path a massage therapists takes, there some common practices that can help improve job advancement. … Read More
The Cons of Being a Massage Therapist (and how to make the best of them)
Posted August 01, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Career, Acupuncture and Massage College
A career in massage therapy offers many benefits, including high-job satisfaction, a good earning potential, and the ability to make real difference in the lives of others. … Read More
How Much Do Massage Therapists Earn?
Posted July 23, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Miami, Florida, Acupuncture and Massage College
As you may already know, massage therapy careers are currently in-demand. As such, One of most common questions we get from prospective students goes something like this: “After sacrificing 9-months in massage therapy school and paying more than $9,000 for tuition, can you guarantee me a job and how much will I earn?” … Read More
Where Can I work as a Massage Therapist?
Posted April 08, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College
After a yearlong journey, you have finally graduated from a massage therapy school in Miami, passed the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination), and received your massage therapy license from the State of Florida Massage Therapy Board... … Read More
The Elements of Shiatsu Training
Posted June 27, 2017
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy
Shiatsu is a unique method of massage therapy that combines western therapies into ancient Chinese medicine practice. The basis of the technique is using finger pressure — the actual translation of the Japanese word Shiatsu — to manipulate the body and encourage healing. There are many benefits to giving and receiving Shiatsu massage. … Read More