Addiction is a powerful problem; more than 20 million Americans age 12 and older had a substance use disorder in 2015, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. As Scearce spoke with MASSAGE Magazine about her experience working in a specialty facility with this clientele, one word came up over and over again: rewarding.…
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Consumers Drive Complementary and Alternative Medicine Movement
A growing number of hospitals are adding complementary or integrative therapies to their menu of services. One reason for the growth is the rise of consumerism in health care. “As patients want this, providers are being forced to help deliver some of these services,” says Andrew Ziskind, M.D., a senior vice president at Premier Academic…
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How to Avoid Running on Empty This Holiday Season
“There are lots of physiological benefits to massage therapy, but honestly, clients tell me they just feel a lot better after massage and that’s the most important reason they do it,” indicates O’Connor, a professional massage therapist herself. “Massage is the one thing that’s all about you. It’s one hour, out of 720 hours…
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Student Story: BrigeJet Powell
From Matteson, IL Currently employed operating semi trucks/combination vehicles hauling freight on interstate deliveries of hospital supplies and rail cross towns Also a self defense instructor What brought you to massage, and to Soma specifically? I like doing sports massage and that we get to do sports massage at various events. I also like that…
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Student Story: Crystal Harmon
From Chicago, IL Currently works as a grocery clerk and as a vocalist in a band. What brought you to massage in general, and to Soma specifically? I love helping others. Health is very important. Soma got back to my inquiry fast! Soma has an accepting environment. Do you like having classes in…
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