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“Therapeutic Massage: Significant Advancements in the Field” (PDF)
Alternative and Complimentary Therapies - Volume 17, Number 6
By: Jane Hart, MD
December 27, 2011
Innovative health care professionals, consumer interest, and proven clinical benefit have led to significant advancements in the field of therapeutic massage, and, as a result, massage therapy services are increasingly integrated into hospitals' patient services. Learn more... |
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“National Holistic Institute Announced as Massage Therapy School of the Year”
MASSAGEmag.com (Online Magazine)
Jan 9, 2012
The World Massage Festival is pleased to announce the National Holistic Institute in California has been named as the 2012 Massage Therapy School of the Year.
Carol Carpenter began the massage therapy institute in a house on College Avenue in Oakland and it grew steadily. The National Holistic Institute became accredited, the first massage school in California to do so. Learn more... |
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“Face massage: How to give yourself a face massage”
Chicago Tribune
By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
October 5, 2011
A common plight of the "office athlete" — whose sport entails sitting for hours staring at a computer — is facial pain brought on by long bouts of reading, screen glare and teeth-grinding. Left unchecked, facial pain can produce sinus and tension headaches, toothaches, blurred vision and the pressure-cooker feeling that your head might explode, said Cynthia Ribeiro, president-elect of the American Massage Therapy Association and an instructor at the National Holistic Institute, a massage school in California.
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“Full Circle: Neuromuscular Therapy and Pain Management”
KPFA - 94.1 FM
July 1, 2011
Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Program Instructor, Dr. Jeff Rockwell, is a guest on KPFA'a Full Circle, and discusses how Neuromuscular Therapy helps manage pain and facilitate the body's healing process.
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“Massage firms to aid aching area economy: Therapy a growth industry amid slump” (PDF)
The Sacramento Bee
By Mark Glover
February 27, 2011
The massage therapy industry is helping provide a healing touch to the area's ailing economy...
Next month, the Emeryville-based National Holistic Institute will welcome the first classes at its new sacramento campus at 1610 Arden Way. NHI, Clifornia'a largest massage therapy school with six campuses, expects 100 students this year and 150 by early 2012.
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“No downturn at Petaluma massage school”
PressDemocrat.com
By Lori A. Carter
February 23, 2011
While many other businesses have barely hung on or even gone under during the recession, Petaluma's National Holistic Institute is in the midst of an unprecedented growth spurt.
Since opening in Petaluma in 2005, the Oakland-based school has launched four other campuses, including its newest one in Sacramento.
“It's been a phenomenal time for us during this recession,” said Tiahna Skye, the manager in Petaluma. “We're finally coming into our own.”
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"Don't Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine"
The Wal Street Journal - WSJ.com
By Andrea Petersen
March 13, 2012
While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits.
Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the crucial task of gaining weight. Details... |
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"Best Jobs 2012: Massage Therapist"
U.S. News and World Report
By Nathan Hellman
February 27, 2012
As one of the Best Jobs of 2012, this profession should see significant growth over the next decade. Details... |
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"How Massage Heals Sore Muscles"
NYTimes.com
By Nicholas Bakalar
February 6, 2012
A massage after vigorous exercise unquestionably feels good, and it seems to reduce pain and help muscles recover. Many people — both athletes and health professionals – have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood flow and reduces muscle tightness. But until now no one has understood why massage has this apparently beneficial effect.
Now researchers have found what happens to muscles... Read More... |
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"The 50 Best Careers of 2011"
U.S. News and World Report
By Alexis Grant
December 6, 2010
Our list of 50 Best Careers answers those questions. We've highlighted dozens of high-opportunity professions—careers you may want to consider as you decide where to look for your next paycheck. Based on job-growth projections, salary data, and other factors like job satisfaction, these occupations span a variety of industries, so you can find the right position for you no matter what your interests. Details... |
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"Job opportunities in day spas" (PDF)
San Jose Mercury News
By ARA Content
April 19, 2009
"With high unemployment rates and a widespread recession, one might think jobs in a 'luxury' industry would be in short supply. Yet many day spas have seen an increase in demand..." Read more... |
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"Massage therapy gets boost from California law"
Los Angeles Times
By Marnell Jameson
February 9, 2009
"A new law could bring peace of mind and guidance to those who hesitate, as well as some welcome regulation to massage therapists who say it's about time." Read more... |
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"Little Luxuries Faring Well In Flagging Economy"
National Public Radio (Online Article)
By Tovia Smith
January 26, 2009
"Looking for who's doing well in a down economy? You'd expect that bargain-type businesses, like thrift shops, would thrive in tough economic times. But, surprisingly, a slew of businesses that deal in more luxury-type goods and services are also doing well." Read more... |
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