Your Massage Therapy Career Blog

Triceps Surae

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:48:22 GMT

The triceps surae is a muscle grouping of soleus, plantaris, and gastrocnemius. This group of muscles is responsible for lifting the weight of a person when walking or running forward. Below is the

Trapezius

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:46:28 GMT

The trapezius seems to be more complicated than other muscles so I chose to give this muscle its own page.

Training For Massage Therapy

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:43:11 GMT

Consider getting training for massage therapy if you enjoy reaching out to others, helping them when they are in pain. Think about becoming a massage therapist!

Suboccipitals

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:57:43 GMT

The suboccipitals are located in the back of the neck. This group of muscles is comprised of oblique capitis superior, oblique capitis inferior, rectus capitus posterior major, and rectus capitis post

Stress Reduction For Your Clients

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:56:00 GMT

There are effective complementary therapies for stress reduction that you should know about. Swedish massage is one of the most common and most effective therapies for reducing stress.

Sternocleidomastoid

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:55:02 GMT

Sternocleidomastoid is on both sides of the neck from the base of the skull to the clavicle and sternum. It is the only muscle that moves the head but is not attached to the vertebrae.

Spa Techniques To Add To Your Practice

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:50:49 GMT

One of the newest trends in massage therapy is adding spa techniques to your massage practice.

SITS Group AKA Rotator Cuff

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:45:58 GMT

The SITS Group, also known as the musculotendinous cuff

Shoulder Muscles And Massage Therapy

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:41:51 GMT

There are 4 shoulder muscles, in addition to the SITS group or rotator cuff group that you should be familiar with.

Self Care For Massage Therapists

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:36:22 GMT

This page is about self care for massage therapists. So often as caregivers, we worry about our clients, but do not think about our own needs.

Scalenes

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:20:20 GMT

The scalenes contain scalenus anterior, scalenus medius, and scalenus posterior. This muscle group helps to stabilize the neck when the body is moving. These 3 muscles are located on the sides of the

Quadriceps Femoris

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:01:04 GMT

The quadriceps femoris is made up of 4 muscles that share an attachment site on the tibia. They are rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis. Below is the study aid f

Promote Your Massage Business

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:42:03 GMT

If you want a lot of clients, you will have to promote your massage business. Nobody else will do it for you. It is easier than you think to do it.

Pet Massage Therapy

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:28:25 GMT

Pet massage therapy is something that an increasing number of pet owners are providing for their animals. What dog or cat does not like it when we softly rub or scratch their belly or neck? Animal lov

Neck Muscles

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:21:06 GMT

Some neck muscles have previously been discussed. Aside from the Scalene Muscle Group and the Suboccipitals Muscle Group, there are 3 other important muscles you should know about.

Mud Wrap

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:13:37 GMT

A mud wrap can cost $40 to $100 and should only be performed as spa techniques in your office.

Massage Therapy Jobs

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:02:36 GMT

This is another page about massage therapy jobs.

Massage Therapy Courses

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:39:36 GMT

In most massage schools, the student does not have to worry about choosing massage therapy courses for the basic massage therapist. They are incorporated into one class that covers everything the

Massage Schools

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:25:36 GMT

Massage schools seem to be everywhere. Are there some in your town?

Massage School

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:24:02 GMT

More tips on choosing a massage school are on this page.

Your Massage Practice

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:19:15 GMT

Your massage practice can be a rewarding and satisfying way to earn money.

Massage Marketing

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:42:23 GMT

The best massage marketing tool for a successful massage practice is a massage business website. Today's clients don't want to be bothered with looking up the names, numbers, and locations of massage

Massage Therapy School

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:46:10 GMT

If you want to become a massage therapist, check out a massage therapy school in your area.

Build Your Small Business Website Using SBI!

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:23:15 GMT

If you read the previous two articles I posted for you to read today, you realize that you need a website for your massage therapy business to grow. Consider building your own website by using SBI!, the company that works for me. It is NOT a Get Rich Quick Scam. I knew nothing about building a website when I first started back in 2006. Using SBI! makes building your site simple. With all that they provide, you will get local traffic, bringing you results--more paying clients! Take a look at the article below to see how SBI! will benefit your practice.

Launching Your Massage Business Website

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:16:47 GMT

You have graduated from massage school and started your own massage practice. Guess what? You are now a small business owner. The best way to get new clients is to have a presence on the web. The article below talks about launching your small business website.

Massage Therapists Need A Website!

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:14:18 GMT

As a new massage therapist, you are anxious to build your clientele so your practice will grow and you can pay your bills. The best way to accomplish this is to have your own local website, just like many other small businesses in your community have. Only build one that works using SBI! The link below will take you to an article explaining why you need a site. It was written in 2010, but with the economy the way it is this year, it is more important than ever to seriously consider having a website of your own!