Author: Julie Onofrio

  • CE Teacher Requirements

    Pennsylvania https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter20/s20.33.html  20.33. Continuing education content and providers. (a)  Continuing education must be designed to advance the licensee’s professional knowledge and skills related to the practice of massage therapy as defined in section 2 of the act (63 P.S. §  627.2). (b)  The following continuing education providers are approved to offer creditable continuing education provided they comply with subsections…

  • Advertising Laws

    Alabama Ala.Code 1975 § 34-43-16 § 34-43-16. Use of words “massage” or “bodywork” or other advertising descriptions by non-licensed persons. Currentness A person who does not hold a license as a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, or athletic trainer, or a license for an establishment, shall not use the words “massage” or “bodywork” on any…

  • Salaries

    AMTA Industry Fact sheet data from 2015: In 2015, the average annual income for a massage therapist (including tips) was estimated to be $24,519. ABMP statistics: What do massage therapists earn?1 Independent practitioners (average): $25,365 Independent practitioners (median): $22,000 Employees (average): $19,605 Employees (median): $15,750 Average gross income during first year of practice: $8,864 BLS…

  • Muscles of the Shoulder Pictures

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  • Palpation Skills for Massage Therapists

    ELAP recommendations:  Subject: Palpation and Movement Topic: Orientation to Palpation and Movement Learning Outcomes Conditions: Having completed 4 hours of instruction on an orientation to palpation and movement, the learner is expected to: Demonstrate knowledge of the key terms and concepts related to the development of palpation skills and the basics of human movement on…