Author: Julie Onofrio
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Build a Referal Network for your Massage Business
One of the most important things you can do for your massage business is learn how to build a referral network to keep your massage business going strong. This is about creating relationships with others who will complement your business. There are many types of referrals. Start with your current clients by just asking them…
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Muscles of the Chest and Trunk – Chart
Chest and trunk Muscle Origin Insertion Action Notes Intercostals Inferior border of the rib above Superior border of the rib below External Intercostals: draw the ventral part of the ribs upward, increasing thoracic cavity spaceInternal Intercostals: draw the ventral part of the ribs downward, decreasing the space of the thoracic cavity…
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Learning the Muscles of the Body
Learning the muscles of the body is one of the basic subjects in massage school. After you learn the basics anatomy and physiology of how the cells and how the fibers work and how they form muscles and groups of muscles you can start putting it all together. You also need to know the basics…
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Not in Our Good Name
For a very long time, the massage therapy profession has been plagued with brothels doing business under the name of massage. My look down the history of the massage profession shows how the profession has even tried to stop it by starting licensing laws back in the early 40’s/50’s. The laws did little to nothing…
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Muscles of the Head and Neck – Chart
Muscles of the Head and Neck – Chart for Massage Therapists Neck Origin Insertion Action Notes Sternocleidomastoid Manubrium of sternum,medial 1/3 of clavicle Mastoid processes of temporal bone Unilaterally- Lateral flexion to same side and rotation to opposite side Bilaterally- flexion of head and neck Laying prone -Turn head to side…