How Does Massage Reduce Pain? The Gate Theory and Vagal Pathways
During the initial courses at a massage therapy school like ours in Portland, Oregon, students focus on gaining the baseline knowledge and technical prowess to deliver a delightful massage. Once they learn the basics of giving relaxing treatments, our students begin to explore why massage therapy is so effective for pain regulation. Let’s examine two prevalent theories on how the brain perceives pain, and [...]
Clinical Research on the Benefits of Regular Massage
Unique mental, physical, and emotional benefits are enjoyed by those who regularly receive massage. But unless you’re attending massage school, you may not be aware of those advantages accrued when the body consistently enjoys the healing touch of massage. Health Benefits of Regular Massage A review of twenty-eight clinical trials revealed the following benefits of consistent massage. Relief for Work-Related Stress. Three different studies [...]
Tips to Find a Great Used Massage Table
Given that tables represent big purchases in most massage careers, the lower cost of used massage tables is appealing. LMTs fresh out of massage therapist school can more likely afford a used table than a brand-new one. However, it’s critical to select a reliable used massage table; otherwise, it could give out on you during a session, bringing embarrassment to LMT and client alike. [...]
Prenatal and Postnatal Massage Reduces Maternal Depression
Massage is known to increase neurochemicals associated with improved mood, such as serotonin and other endorphins. So it shouldn’t be surprising that it can help alleviate depression. Today we’re examining this healing relationship between massage and depression for one special group: mothers. In two previous blog posts, we examined the benefits of receiving prenatal massage and postpartum massage. Today we’re diving deeper into one [...]
Cancer Care for LMTs: What you Need to Know to Help Clients Going through Chemotherapy
A desire to help others is a common reason to become a massage therapist, and giving healing touch to cancer patients is certainly one way to help. During chemotherapy, cancer patients are dealing with physical, emotional, and mental challenges, from loss of taste and appetite to gastrointestinal challenges such as vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, not to mention the bone-deep fatigue following an infusion. Even [...]
Student Massage Clinic: Benefits of Receiving a Student Massage
Are you looking for massage treatment? A student massage clinic can be a great option. Our student massage clinic is located on the campus of our massage school. Portland, OR residents can sign up to receive student massage through our website, OurMassageClinic.com. There are many benefits of receiving a student massage. Benefits of Student Massage through the East West College Massage Certification Program Increased [...]
How Does Massage Reduce Pain? The Gate Theory and Vagal Pathways
During the initial courses at a massage therapy school like ours in Portland, Oregon, students focus on gaining the baseline knowledge and technical prowess to deliver a delightful massage. Once they learn the basics of giving relaxing treatments, our students begin to explore why massage therapy is so effective for pain regulation. Let’s examine two prevalent theories on how the brain perceives pain, and [...]
Clinical Research on the Benefits of Regular Massage
Unique mental, physical, and emotional benefits are enjoyed by those who regularly receive massage. But unless you’re attending massage school, you may not be aware of those advantages accrued when the body consistently enjoys the healing touch of massage. Health Benefits of Regular Massage A review of twenty-eight clinical trials revealed the following benefits of consistent massage. Relief for Work-Related Stress. Three different studies [...]
Tips to Find a Great Used Massage Table
Given that tables represent big purchases in most massage careers, the lower cost of used massage tables is appealing. LMTs fresh out of massage therapist school can more likely afford a used table than a brand-new one. However, it’s critical to select a reliable used massage table; otherwise, it could give out on you during a session, bringing embarrassment to LMT and client alike. [...]
Prenatal and Postnatal Massage Reduces Maternal Depression
Massage is known to increase neurochemicals associated with improved mood, such as serotonin and other endorphins. So it shouldn’t be surprising that it can help alleviate depression. Today we’re examining this healing relationship between massage and depression for one special group: mothers. In two previous blog posts, we examined the benefits of receiving prenatal massage and postpartum massage. Today we’re diving deeper into one [...]
Cancer Care for LMTs: What you Need to Know to Help Clients Going through Chemotherapy
A desire to help others is a common reason to become a massage therapist, and giving healing touch to cancer patients is certainly one way to help. During chemotherapy, cancer patients are dealing with physical, emotional, and mental challenges, from loss of taste and appetite to gastrointestinal challenges such as vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, not to mention the bone-deep fatigue following an infusion. Even [...]
Student Massage Clinic: Benefits of Receiving a Student Massage
Are you looking for massage treatment? A student massage clinic can be a great option. Our student massage clinic is located on the campus of our massage school. Portland, OR residents can sign up to receive student massage through our website, OurMassageClinic.com. There are many benefits of receiving a student massage. Benefits of Student Massage through the East West College Massage Certification Program Increased [...]