Before embarking on any career, it’s important to evaluate its career outlook and make sure it’s in a growing field backed by growing demand. If you’re considering a career in massage therapy, the future looks bright. … Read More

One thing many people forget to think about when considering a school, or area of study, is to ask what the classes are actually like. Between choosing the right school, which degree you’d like to get, and what you’d like to study, many students don’t take the time to ask what they’ll be doing every day while in school. … Read More

Relax. Unwind. Get a massage. Indeed, it is common to hear this advice from friends, family, and even doctors. Often these suggestions indicate, however, that a massage is a “luxury” that one should “treat” themselves to -- An indulgence like a day at the spa, or something one must ask for in the form of a gift certificate, redeemed only on special occasions. … Read More

Any major decision in life is worth spending time contemplating. This is particularly the case when it comes to your education. Even the most condensed programs take time, effort and money. While learning something new is great, jumping into the wrong educational program can set you back more than just financially. … Read More

When we look to the future of medicine – at the techniques and practices of modern healthcare and the next generation of treatments and cures – it can be helpful to look backward. A look back in time reveals ancient practices that have stood the test of time, and that have continued to grow in application and effectiveness. … Read More

Massage therapy is growing in demand, as more and more people realize its healing and therapeutic benefits. Massage therapists are trained to meet this demand, having gone through schooling and certification that not only prepares them for rewarding careers, but gives them a specialized, marketable skill. … Read More

If you're in a position where you're thinking of starting a new career and have considered massage as a potential path, there are a few routes you can take. One highly popular choice is to become a massage therapists. For people who are empathetic, caring, and genuinely interested in helping other overcome physical challenges this is an ideal career for you. … Read More

If you’re thinking of continuing your education, going back to school, or maybe just picking up a new skill, massage school might be for you. A degree in massage doesn’t require as great a financial or time commitment as many careers. In addition, careers in the industry offer flexibility, and the demand for massage therapists is growing year after year. … Read More

Those who are interested in a career in Oriental medicine are often pursuing this growing field because it offers flexibility. But there's a lot more you should know about this growing field if you're thinking about pursuing a career in it. Here are few things you should know from the perspective of an experienced Oriental medicine professional: … Read More

If you're looking start or continue your education at an alternative medicine school, you may find that there isn’t a school that meets your needs nearby. If so, you're not alone; more and more people are traveling abroad to pursue professional training in massage and oriental medicine in Miami and other cities. … Read More

A big draw for many to this industry is the flexible careers in alternative medicine. Because there are so many different routes one can take in the field, you often get a degree of freedom not afforded to those in other industries. The alternative medicine industry is a great option for people who want to work in a field that promotes health and balance, not just for clients, but also practitioners. … Read More

When considering going to a school, there are so many questions you'll be asking that you're bound to overlook, or forget, a few. One question you should be asking people you meet at that school is what the classes are actually like. Most of the time we're so focused on the financial and logistical aspects of school that we forget the day to day items. Considering a majority of your time on campus will be spent in classes, it's a good idea to get a feel for what they'll be like. … Read More

By now most of us are conditioned to believe that after graduating high school, your only option to obtaining a good job, and to earn a good income, you’ll need to go to a traditional four year school. However, with the skyrocketing cost of education, that path is becoming increasingly out of reach for many people. Even for those who do have the means to go to a four-year school, the next few decades are spent trying to dig their way out from a mountain of debt from student loans (the average American college student graduates with $28,400 in student loan debt). … Read More

Let’s say you’ve decided you simply cannot continue down the path your current career is taking you. Whether it’s for personal, financial or emotional reasons, many people have gotten to the same point. The first thing you need to ask yourself is if this is simply a bad day, a bad month, or simply a bad period that will eventually be over. Giving up your career over something that is just a rough patch isn’t necessarily a good idea, so you’ll want to think hard about what is making you feel this way. … Read More

So many people spend years searching for a job that combines their skills and their interests. In order to find a job you'll love, that balance between those two factors is often key. However, there are usually limited opportunities for people to not only find a job that meets those criteria, but to also be able to secure that job. Whatever your passion is, you can find a career in it. … Read More