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Massage Therapists Need to Train Like Athletes
Posted by: | CommentsThink of yourself as a massage athlete. Manual therapy demands skill, strength, and endurance, just like a track and field runner or baseball player. The symptoms of over-training are just like an athlete and include fatigue, lack of energy, pain, insomnia, and depression. Rest is essential for the treatment of over-training. You can take your resting heart rate in the morning and if it is higher than the previous day, you may not have recovered from the previous day.
Insightful strategies for self-care and injury prevention are included in the inspiring book, Creating Peace with Your Hands, written by Karina Braun. Creating Peace with Your Hands is also a 12 course for massage therapy continuing education.
Personal Body Maintenance for Bodyworkers®
Posted by: | CommentsWhy learn Personal Body Maintenance? As a Massage Therapist you have to think of yourself as an athlete and train your body so it can endure the stress and strain that result from performing bodywork. The Braun Method of Personal Body Maintenance is a four-part approach that includes techniques for proper body mechanics, warm-up/ aftercare, and strengthening and stretching of the body so you can keep up with the demands of your career and stay healthy. Consistent maintenance of your body is absolutely necessary to learn so you can increase your income and extend your career. Get In Touch offers live and home study massage therapy continuing education . This method will teach you how to have durability and, as a result, you will prosper in the career that you love for many years to come.
If you are healthy, life is great! If you become injured or unhealthy it can affect your whole existence. Making a commitment to care for your body will make your life happier and less stressful. Have strategies set in place for self-care. Therapists often perform self-care in their off time and do not have a habit of when and what techniques will be used. Do not wait until an injury occurs. Learn The Braun Method of Personal Body Maintenance so you can prosper in your career and stay healthy!
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Prevent Physical Burnout
Posted by: | CommentsIn my years as a Massage Therapist, I have learned more about myself by helping other people. I have also learned that I have to care for my own body so I can give to others. I have been in the field for over a decade and have owned my own spa, been a massage instructor, and worked at a spa on the strip in Las Vegas.
The physical part of my job is what drove me but it also led to burnout and injury. I was working full time at the spa and writing the book Creating Peace with your Hands. I was performing many deep barefoot massages, in addition to various other types of massage, and my feet started tingling and going numb. I continued doing massage instead of taking a break. Eventually, I had to stop doing any type of massage because the symptoms persisted. I guess the universe wanted me off my feet so I could finish the book.
I literally could not walk for a year of my life. After 20 months of ankle surgeries, physical therapy, and low back decompression I am able to walk. I am proud to say that I completed my book and now want to share it with everyone in the massage community.
I believe that education about self-care and injury prevention should start as your foundation. Constant awareness of your body should be used with this physical occupation. Even veterans in this field need to be reminded about body mechanics and self-care techniques. I also think that massage therapy continuing education is essential to the improvement in your technique. You can always learn no matter how long you have been doing this.
You can create peace in other people’s bodies when you care for yourself first. This balance is one of the toughest parts of the job. My mission is to educate and inspire therapists to care for their own body and prevent injury.
To prevent physical burnout:
• Stretch and warm up before you start your day of massage
•Stretch your arms and hands between each client
•Change up your working tools
•Fuel your body with the proper nutrition
•Utilize cryotherapy after your day of massage
•Receive massage weekly or bi-monthly
•Clear your body’s energy daily
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What are the Standards for Providing Quality Massage Therapy Continuing Education
Posted by: | CommentsThis is a good question. There are not specific rules or a National License for Teachers as of yet. I believe that massage therapy continuing education is an important part of being a licensed massage therapist. I see that particular people are starting standards specifically for teachers. I think this is great. It takes a lot of qualities to be a good massage therapy instructor. The attributes that I think are important to teach include: advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology, teaching from the heart, experience, and an attitude of caring. Some teachers do not have all these qualities. Again, I am glad that standards and classes are now being offered for instructors. Standards should be set forth and different ways to instruct and learn should be included.
Get In Touch offers quality live course and home study courses. I strive to provide quality Massage Therapy continuing education that assist therapists in career longevity and body sustainability.
Karina Braun
Create Structural Stability with Your Body when Performing Massage and Bodywork
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How do you create structural stability within your own body?
Align your spine with Mountain Pose
- Stand with your feet hip width and parallel
- Lift the arches of your feet and spread your toes
- Engage your quads by lifting your kneecaps
- Bring your pelvis to neutral
- Align your pelvis over your ankles
- Bring your navel toward your spine
- Align your chest over your pelvis
- Let your shoulders be relaxed and down
- Allow your scapulas to slide down your back
- Keep your head lifted and in neutral position
- Maintain a focused gaze with your eyes relaxed and looking straight forward
- Breathe
Educate yourself by taking massage CEU courses. Creating Peace with Your Hands and All About Posture are great courses to help create structural stability in your body.
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