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How to Become a Massage Therapist: A Complete Guide

Pacific College — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:26:42 +0000

Studying to become a massage therapist can grant you a fulfilling career focused on the health and well-being of your patients. Whether you’re passionate about holistic healing or simply want to help others feel their best, pursuing this career involves formal education, hands-on training, and certification. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps …

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13th Annual Alumni Award Winners

Pacific College — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:52:58 +0000

As integrative medicine continues to gain recognition and support, it is imperative that we identify models and best practices, as well as challenges and opportunities for growth in integrative healthcare. Pacific College works with the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health to educate our communities about advancements, trends, and best practices in pluralistic healthcare. Alumni who …

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Chicago’s David Sol Cited by Verywell Fit on Post-Workout Massage

Pacific College — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:25:23 +0000

Dr. David R. Sol, DAc, LAc, LMT, CFMP, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was extensively cited in a recent article by Lauren David, writing on post-workout massage for Verywell Fit, an award-winning resource for nutrition and exercise information. Most people know that stretching can help prevent …

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The Benefits of Massage Therapy for the Childbearing Years

Kiera Nagle — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:25:40 +0000

By Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT Are you a parent or considering parenthood? As we grow through our 20s, 30s, and 40s, the question of parenthood often crosses our minds and becomes part of our conversations, whether we are partnered or not. While there are undoubtedly innumerable joys that come from parenting, one of the major …

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Practice Passion: 6 Strategies to Establish Solid Boundaries

East Phillips — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:24:28 +0000

By Dr. East Phillips, DAOM, LAc According to one of my favorite thought leaders, Brené Brown, people with strong boundaries are the most compassionate[1]. What do you think of that statement? Does it seem counterintuitive to you? It often seems to me as though many of us lack solid boundaries because we don’t want to …

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Massage Therapy During the Pandemic: Is It Safe?

Pacific College — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:02:08 +0000

Living through a pandemic is stressful. The stress relief benefits of a massage are anecdotally well known—and gaining traction in scientific study—but is it still safe to pursue treatment during a pandemic? Massage therapy enthusiasts are understandably worried about the potential for infection. The good news? With proper precautions, it’s still possible to enjoy a safe massage and …

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Types of Massage: Their Benefits and Origins

Pacific College — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:56:13 +0000

Many people appreciate the benefits of an expert massage, but what they may not know is that massage therapy is a medical practice with a growing number of practitioners and patients. When implemented as part of an overall wellness plan, massage therapy can reduce inflammation and pain, decrease problems with mood and depression, and help patients achieve a …

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Wellness Marketing 101: Get Comfortable with Marketing Your Brand

Johanna Kirvesmaki — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:39:41 +0000

By Johanna Kirvesmaki, LAc The field of wellness seems to be growing like bamboo these days. There’s no shortage of new wellness trends, products, or healing modalities. The number of holistic practitioners is growing, too–a sign that our society is putting more confidence in and value on the tried and true medicine of nature. While …

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The Lymph System: Our Silent Protector

Rick Gold — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:03:34 +0000

By Rick Gold, PhD, MSTOM, LAc Re-printed with permission from the recently published book Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha for a Healthy Immune System, first published in 2019 by Singing Dragon Publishers, an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 73 Collier Street, London N1 9BE, UK and 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA …

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The Daily Grind: Proper Lifting Techniques & Massage Therapy

Pacific College — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:10:12 +0000

By Leena S. Guptha, DO, MBA, BCTMB, PCOM Academic Dean of Graduate Studies It is a fact: 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Over the years (dare I say decades) I have worked with many …

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