You are going to learn a lot of different things when you begin studying to become a massage therapist. One important part of those studies will be learning about the use of external agents in massage therapy. What are External Agents in Massage Therapy? Beyond just the use of your hands and the power of… Continue reading Use of External Agents in Massage Therapy
What is Research Literacy
If you are reviewing different courses for massage therapy, you might end up seeing the term ‘Research Literacy’. Research literacy is basically what it sounds like – It’s about having research skills – Being able to research information about massage therapy and the critical thinking skills to evaluate the information discovered during the research process.… Continue reading What is Research Literacy
What is BCETMB
BCETMB is an acronym that stands for Board Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. The NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) administers and exam called the BCETMB (Board Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork).
What is NCBTMB
NCBTMB is an acronym that stands for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Their website is here: NCBTMB | National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
What is MBLEX
MBLEX is an acronym for Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination. In order to obtain a Texas massage therapist license, you have to have a passing score on the MBLEX. The list of requirements for being able to take and pass the Texas massage therapist license can be found at this government website: Massage Therapy Examination… Continue reading What is MBLEX
What is FSMTB
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Massage Therapy Laws
It’s always a good idea to learn about the laws associated with any profession within which you are seeking to begin a career.
What is Kinesiology?
Have you ever heard the word kinesiology? If not, it might be a good idea to become familiar with it if you are planning to go to school to become a massage therapist, simply because some massage therapy training programs may include coursework related to kinesiology. What is kinesiology?
Heat Therapy in Massage
You may have read in the last blog post about the common use of the massage therapy tool of cold stones. However, heat is another enhancement to massage therapy you will likely be learning about in massage therapy school.
The Effect of Cold Stones
Cold stones may be a tool you will use when you start working as a professional massage therapist. But what is it about cold stones that make them a commonly used massage therapy enhancement?