Sports Massage: Focusing on The Task At Hand There are many theories as to why athletes seem to have improved performances and faster recovery times after receiving massage. Unfortunately we’re still lacking in evidence. Nobody really knows the physical mechanisms that occur when we lay hands on an athlete. Are we improving their circulation, allowing…
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Careers in Massage Therapy
Future of Massage Therapy Massage therapists use touch to treat their clients’ bodies, manipulating soft-tissue to relieve pain, improve circulation, increase relaxation, rehabilitate injuries, and aid in the overall wellness of their clients. Although it was originally considered a luxury for wealthier clients, massage therapy has more recently evolved into the mainstream and is increasingly…
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Massage with a Purpose
The Soma Institute believes in massage with a purpose. Soma’s Clinical Massage Therapy program prepares you to do more than just traditional massage—we prepare you for the career of your dreams. With industry support and hands-on training, Soma trains its students to become ambassadors to health. Students are trained in the main elements of massage,…
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Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Massage Therapy Diploma Program “Soma has helped my career by being a well-recognized and respected name in the massage world.” Soma Graduate, Brian Seeley As a leader in massage therapy education, The Soma Institute in Chicago, Illinois offers a comprehensive Clinical Massage Therapy program. We continue to tweak our program to set our students up…
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Career in Massage
Career in Massage “I truly love what I do and I thank Soma for giving me the knowledge and training to be able to provide this service for people.” Soma Graduate, Eliel Royster The Soma Institute is dedicated to providing the theoretical knowledge and continued expert support to help our students launch rewarding and successful…
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