Author: Julie Onofrio
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Manual Lymph Drainage
Manual Lymph Drainage also referred to as Lymphatic Drainage is a type of hands on therapy that focuses on managing the flow of lymphatic fluid in the body. It was developed by Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife, Estrid) in 1936 in Paris for treatment of swollen lymph nodes. It is a light stretching of…
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Animal Massage Schools
Massage therapists are able to massage animals: dogs, horses, zoo animals, rehab for most any animal are most popular. It can be used to help horses move better in whatever event they participate in–from trail riding to Olympic events and horse racing. It can be helpful for animals that assist humans in every aspect. There…
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Types of massage therapy
There are many many types of massage therapy, each with their own unique history. My list includes about 100 types but I will be revising and adding more to that. ABMP’s list of various types of massage includes 350.Many come from the same lines in history. Massage Magazine has a list of 350 but not…
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Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Massage Therapy
Most massage schools do not offer full degree programs in massage and are considered to be more of a trade school. There are now a few that are offering more formal degrees. The degree itself is not recognized as being any more qualified than just fulfilling the regular massage school requirements. I would recommend them…
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West Virginia Massage Schools
West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board: www.wvmassage.org‘Licensing Requirements: approved by the State and be at least 500 hours minimum.Schedule of West Virginia Massage Licensing feesStandards for Massage Schools in WV.Reciprocity: The State you are licensed in must meet the same requirements (see license requirements) as WV in order to meet reciprocity. Complete an application and submit…