Archive for January 2009

01.31.2009

What kind of massage would you suggest for one to get?

dude_with_rhythm asked: What kind of massage would you suggest me to get. I’m not in any particular pain but am just looking to relax.

01.31.2009

What can you expect from a full body massage?

LittleMermaid asked: I work for a dentist, and one of our patients is a massage therapist. Instead of paying for her dental work, she is trading out massages. She comes into our office once every 2 weeks and does 20 min. chair massages for everyone. Occasionally the employees also get gift certificates for a one [...]

01.27.2009

What sort of massage therapist do I need to consult?

F!GJAM asked: G’day guys,
I’ve recentely been to a chiropractor, who helped me with a bit of a crook neck. In the general consultation, she also identified alot of tightness in my lumber area of my spine. This tightness has come from weight distribution when boxing.
So, my question is who is the person to see? An [...]

01.24.2009

What are the principles behind massage?

Scott asked: I want to know what massage is supposed to do to the body, and how it works.

01.23.2009

Do women have a better chance at a career in massage therapy than men?

david74266 asked: I’ve been considering a career in massage therapy. My sister, who is a license massage therapist, says that the clients she talks to all go to her because she’s a woman. According to her, both the women and men say they wouldn’t go to a male therapist, because they wouldn’t be comfortable. I’m [...]

01.12.2009

How could I incorporate a large wall mirror in decorating a massage room?

Annette M asked: My daughter is decorating a room at a local spa to work as a Massage Therapist. In the room there is a large wall mirror that can’t be taken down. How can we incorporate the mirror into our decorating. The wall color is a lavender. [...]

01.10.2009

How long will massage therapy school take?

FIDMpaige asked: I’m going to take a 700 hour massage therapy course, and I am hoping to complete it in 6-7 months being a full-time student and going to school for the maximum amount of hours per day. Is this possible? I know that a 500 hour course only takes 4 months to complete, but [...]

01.5.2009

Can a Ncbtmb certified massage therapy technician take insurance?

jonathansha2008 asked: I have just past the Ncbtmb test for Body work & Massage Therapy.I am wondering if I could take insurance if a customer’s insurance covers it in Thousand Oaks , California .Let me know please.Thanks.

01.4.2009

What information should i study to prepare for the state written massage exam in Texas?

poker s asked: What information is covered on the State Board Massage written exam in Texas? I want to spend my time studying the proper material rather than trying to cover everything possible.

01.2.2009

What massage lotion brand has the least smell?

Gregory H asked: I know there are many which say they are fragrance free, but there is always a nasty smell in my office when a massage therapist does a massage. I did not know if someone in this area would have any input as to what brand is most fragrant free. Thank you.