This is the “how to’s” of attending any sports massage event: A to Z, Soup to Nuts, Pre-event massage to having a dynamic professional presence at an event!
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Hot Stone Massage Certification Course
Did you know that Hot Stone Therapy is the most frequently requested spa treatment? Enhance your versatility as a therapist and enroll now to become certified in offering this ancient, world-renowned technique for all of your present and future clients. This course provides 12 hours of live hands-on continuing education and fulfills the Florida Board of Massage requirement.
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Sports Massage Advanced Certification
Through our small, group-centered lectures with athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, and personal trainers, you will have first-hand knowledge of how to collaborate with other sports medicine practitioners in the ground breaking sports medicine field.
Next Program Dates: TBA
Instructors: Jacqueline Ferber and Cristian Arroyo
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Sports Massage Advanced Certification Athlete Information
Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Practice of Massage Therapy
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Athlete Application – Sports Massage Advanced Certification
The Florida School of Massage is hosting an Advanced Sports Massage Certification Program and is in need of athletes who can commit to a weekly massage program beginning early early February and ending in late March 2020. The program is 5 weeks. Please visit our Athlete information page for schedule.
Massage Now Recommended by American College of Physicians for Low Back Pain
In a previous post, we discussed the use of massage therapy in the treatment of low back pain. Since that post was published, a new endorsement has come out from the American College of Physicians. Their new guidelines recommend massage therapy, yoga, and exercise in the treatment of low back pain. An analysis of more […]
Massage Therapists – Are You Making These Mistakes?
Massage therapy is a healing art. As such, those you pursue massage therapy as a profession tend to be considerate people by nature. However, we all have blind spots when it comes to our daily actions, especially if those actions are routine. As a therapist, you may have elements of your routine on autopilot that […]
Four Ways to Make Your New Year Great – Massage Staff Picks
A lot of us are anticipating positive changes in the new year. Regardless of the way the political or economic climate turns, you can always hedge your bets on your own wellbeing. Our own wellbeing is entirely in our control, so new year’s resolutions focused on self-care and self-improvement are achieveable through our own efforts. […]
Meditation – a massage for your mind
Anyone who has had a professional massage understands that having a relaxing atmosphere is key to a great massage experience. What a lot of people don’t understand is that the atmosphere is created not only for your body to relax, but also for your mind to relax. The important mind/body connection is integral to an […]
Self-Care For Massage Therapists
Long hours, tiring days…. ah, the physically demanding but rewarding job of the massage therapist! Tasked with the relaxation and treatment of individuals from all walks of life, you know how important it is to be proactive about caring for the body and mind, and it’s something that your clients can tell you are passionate […]
Massage for Opioid Addiction and Pain
Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States, and opioid addiction is the number one reason for this statistic. Despite the high probability for a dangerous addiction, opioids have been heavily prescribed by doctors for the last several decades. It is only recently that the dangerous problem of opioid addiction is […]
Best Reasons to Give Massage as a Gift
At Advanced Massage Professionals, we believe that massage is the perfect gift for almost anyone on any occasion. Of course, we may be a little biased. Below are our top reasons massage makes a great gift.
What Can Massage Help? Four Unexpected Answers
When you think of therapeutic massage, what comes to mind? What can massage help with? Tight muscles? Low back pain and neck pain? Stress-relief? Yes, massage is an excellent way to work on all of the above. But you may not realize how versatile therapeutic massage really is. Below are four unexpected things that massage […]
New Workshops for 2016-17 Renewal Period to be Announced Soon!
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