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Author: Laurie Craig

Website: http://www.georgiamassageschool.com/

About Author: Laurie Craig, the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Jerome Perlinski American Massage Therapy Association National Teacher of the Year award, is a respected health science educator and co-founder of the Georgia Massage School in Suwanee, Georgia. She brings more than 20 years of experience as a massage therapist to the school, combining her unique teaching skills with a comedic edge that students remember and embrace years after experiencing her classes. Her credentials also include serving as a subject matter expert for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. For more details, please visit www.georgiamassageschool.com.

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Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make

October 22, 2010 | Posted in Education

For massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common massage mistakes, and remembering to maintain posture, focus, and a high level of customer respect and service, your practice can …

Georgia Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

August 4, 2010 | Posted in Education

The perks of continuing education are multifold; not only do they encourage licensed professionals to be more mindful of changes and happenings within their industry, they also ensure that these professionals remain up-to-date on key knowledge and facts. Moreover, most professional organizations require such ongoing learning to occur throughout the year. The field of massage …

Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide

July 19, 2010 | Posted in Education

Choosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, cross fiber, and neuromuscular. You will also be introduced to other elements of massage therapy that will …

The Beginner’s Guide: How to Become a Massage Therapist in Georgia

June 7, 2010 | Posted in Jobs

Massage therapy is much more than just alleviating back, neck, or limb stress – it’s also a highly developed tool used in a range of industries, including healthcare, on cruise ships, and in spas. Massage therapy itself is a growing industry. Not only are massage therapists increasing in ranks, but pay is on the rise …