Massage therapy competitions have become a popular phenomenon in the massage profession/industry, bringing together massage therapists from around the world to showcase their techniques, creativity, and expertise. The rise of these events has also sparked debates about whether they prioritize the artistry of massage over the needs and comfort of the clients. Judging a massage therapist giving a … [Read more...] about The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
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It isn’t about the technique…yet it is.
Massage therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques and methods that have evolved over centuries from various cultures around the world. From Swedish massage to Thai massage, deep tissue massage to shiatsu, each approach offers distinct benefits and focuses on different aspects of relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. However, despite the diversity of these techniques, the true … [Read more...] about It isn’t about the technique…yet it is.
History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree
1943 - President - CHARLES T.WILLIAMS, California Vice-President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary - E.D EASTER, Indiana Treasurer - G. GALVERT, Indiana 1944 - President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T. WILLIAMS, California 1945 - President - CLARK COTTRELL, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T WILLIAMS, California 1946 - All officers re-elected 1947 … [Read more...] about History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree
The State of the Massage Profession Address
In Jan 2023, I had my 35th anniversary of having my own massage business in Downtown Seattle. Through the many years I have watched the profession and wrote about it on my many websites (starting back in 1999 with thebodyworker.com which turned into www.massageschoolnotes.com; www.massagepracticebuilder.com started in 2002, now this site and www.lookbeforeyoubookamassge.com) . I have watched the … [Read more...] about The State of the Massage Profession Address
The Number of Massage Schools in the US
I have been tracking the number of massage schools over the many years and the findings are very interesting. From the website www.massageschoolnotes.com --- the number of massage schools in the USA is listed as 190 in May 1991, as 316 in January 1995, as 572 in December 1998, and as 875 in June 2002. Number of Massage Schools by Year 1985 - 50 May 1991 – 190 Jan 1995 – … [Read more...] about The Number of Massage Schools in the US
Most Massage School Websites Suck
As I am working to create this website, I am going through a list of massage schools and looking at each and every website to gather information to add to their listing. I have to say I am in shock at just how bad the websites are and after thinking about how we have had a shortage of massage therapists for over 10 years and it is going down more and more with the pandemic. Many say it is due to … [Read more...] about Most Massage School Websites Suck