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06/09/2022

Every Participant In A Cancer Drug Trial Went Into Remission

Every Participant In A Cancer Drug Trial Went Into Remission

All 12 patients in the trial, given immunotherapy drug dostarlimab for colorectal cancer, went into remission.

06/08/2022

06/07/2022

Come find out for yourself if you're interested in Medical Massage, Massage for Chronic Pain, Massage for Sports Injuries or 5 Techniques including cupping. Next class is June 18 Medical Massage for Head and Neck, Wellness Institute of Chester County.
https://www.wellnessinstitutepa.com/in-class-education/event-one-6dlmk-hed7z
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06/07/2022

Check out upcoming class June 18th to address medical conditions of the head and neck. Your clients will thank you. https://www.massageworks.guru/
https://www.wellnessinstitutepa.com/in-class-education/event-one-6dlmk-hed7z

06/05/2022

Sure is tough teaching here at Pura Vida! Maybe I'll see you next year. https://www.massageworks.guru/
https://puravidaspa.com/retreat-calendar/

06/05/2022

Got to have everything inspected before class tomorrow! Thankfully Julia's on the job...

06/02/2022

Want to learn more, including helping your clients with post-concussion syndrome, migraines and whiplash? Nearby classes in DE, MD and PA, starting with June 18th at the Wellness Institute of Chester County. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medical-massage-for-the-head-neck-tickets-272293004707

06/02/2022

~This pose is a fave of mine…. Bringing all that energy back to the belly button.
Great before sleep or if you just need to chill. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

06/01/2022

Grant review

Grant review

Plain language summary

06/01/2022

Timeline photos

Online Practice Examination Information

Custom designed by massage therapy educators to provide students, teachers and administrators an innovative one-stop exam prep resource, the Online Practice Exam is the only study tool created by NCBTMB for the NCBTMB Board Certification exam.

Better yet, the Online Practice Exam contains Level 1 questions that will help you to prepare for any entry-level licensing examination. Level 2 questions will best prepare you for the Board Certification (BCETMB) exam.

👉 Find more information at:
https://www.ncbtmb.org/certificants/online-practice-exam/

05/30/2022

VA hospitals are actively seeking massage therapists as they begin to recognize the benefits of massage. Get an advantage with Massage for Trauma Based Pain and Massage for Chronic Pain - https://www.massageworks.guru/

05/26/2022

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05/26/2022

Big, beautiful SCM, scalenes , and more! Oh my! 😋

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Amazing plastination of the lateral neck muscles and superficial cervical plexus ⚡️

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05/11/2022

Medical Massage for Head and Neck Pathologies

Medical Massage for Head and Neck Pathologies

Learn how to address head and neck pathologies such as migraines, whiplash, post-concussion syndrome and more. Hands on, 8 NCTMB approved CEs.

05/06/2022

Looking to help your pediatric and geriatric clients? Earn 8 NCBTMB approved CEs next Saturday in Medical Massage for Special Populations. Register now using the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../medical-massage-for...

04/27/2022

A Move to Transcend State Boundaries: Updates on the Interstate Compact for Massage Therapists

A Move to Transcend State Boundaries: Updates on the Interstate Compact for Massage Therapists

Massage therapists and other stakeholders are invited to participate in a review of the compact for occupational licensing being developed for the massage therapy profession. As of April, 27, this …

04/27/2022

Coming up on Saturday May 14th, The Wellness Institute will be holding Medical Massage for Special Populations. The course is worth 8 NCTMB Continuing Education Credits.

The course is going to cover:
• Indications for pediatric massage
• Best practices for clients with dementia, Parkinson’s, Autism and more
• Common conditions among geriatric clients and what you need to know concerning massage
• Precautions for working with sick children
• Techniques for palliative care.

Don't miss out on this excellent and valuable course, register now using the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medical-massage-for-special-populations-tickets-272255602837

12/12/2021

How Sleep Affects What — and How Much — You Eat

How Sleep Affects What — and How Much — You Eat

11/19/2021

A man had severe, daylong migraines for 12 years, and nothing worked. His doctors say they vanished after they prescribed eating leafy greens and cutting out red meat.

A man had severe, daylong migraines for 12 years, and nothing worked. His doctors say they vanished after they prescribed eating leafy greens and cutting out red meat.

Researchers described the unusual case in a paper, though there is too little evidence to be sure about the cause and effect.

10/13/2021

Don’t look away, this is not a hunting photo... Alex Larenty lives on a game reserve in South Africa and spends his days giving the lions foot massages.

One day, he discovered that every time a lion was applied a cream to cure an infection on its paws, the lion would loosen up and smile. Since then, he has massaged all of the lions in the park on a daily basis.

Thanks to his pampering, he created such a bond that, just by seeing him arrive, the lions lie down and stretch their legs. With love and respect, all relationships are possible…

08/26/2021

PA LMTs! Please read!

07/29/2021

The NOPAIN Act Could Open the Door to Massage Therapy as an Alternative to Opioids

The NOPAIN Act Could Open the Door to Massage Therapy as an Alternative to Opioids

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced S.586, the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN Act), which would increase funding for programs that can fight patient pain withou…

03/24/2021

The best exercises to lower your blood pressure, even without medication

The best exercises to lower your blood pressure, even without medication

High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attacks, but the right kind of exercise can lower it as effectively as taking a medication.

03/18/2021

Quality health care means massage therapy is part of it.

02/10/2021

What happens when you have a concussion?

What happens when you have a concussion?

Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions. How dangerous are all those concussions? The answer is complicated and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. Clifford Robbins explains the science behind c...

02/10/2021

Coming to your nose: Scent playlists that could boost your well-being

Coming to your nose: Scent playlists that could boost your well-being

A new technology aspires to harness the powerful human sense of smell to enhance our daily lives. Someday this approach might even be used to benefit our health. How is this possible? Step one: Jus…

02/10/2021

Directory Search | NCBTMB

Directory Search | NCBTMB

Want to explore by map?

01/29/2021

Myofascial Release for Fibromyalgia

Myofascial Release for Fibromyalgia

Understanding the importance of massage techniques related to chronic illness.

12/10/2020

Son Develops Smartwatch App To Prevent His Vet Dad's PTSD Nightmares

Son Develops Smartwatch App To Prevent His Vet Dad's PTSD Nightmares

And it just got approved by the FDA.

11/27/2020

Update on Costa Rica retreat (with price correction) - more info at https://www.massageworks.guru/ce-trips including new classes in Iceland, Italy & more!

11/21/2020

How memories form and how we lose them

How memories form and how we lose them

Think back to a really vivid memory. Got it? Now try to remember what you had for lunch three weeks ago. That second memory probably isn't as strong— but why not? Why do we remember some things, and not others? And why do memories eventually fade? Catharine Young gives the basics on memory and mem...

11/10/2020

A Navy SEAL veteran with PTSD said a 'magic' mushroom trip put an end to his depression

A Navy SEAL veteran with PTSD said a 'magic' mushroom trip put an end to his depression

On November 3, Oregon became the first state to legalize the drug for therapeutic uses, like treating anxiety and depression.

10/22/2020

Could CBD help opioid users overcome addiction?

Could CBD help opioid users overcome addiction?

Could CBD, a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, help treat opioid addiction? Neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd discusses why current treatment strategies, such as methadone, aren't enough to end the opioid epidemic -- and shares how CBD could help reduce the cravings and anxiety associated with...

10/21/2020

Scientists found a possible new set of organs hidden deep in the human skull

Scientists found a possible new set of organs hidden deep in the human skull

The tubarial glands, located where the nasal cavity meets the throat, could be the first major salivary glands discovered in nearly 300 years.

10/21/2020

Tea, berries, and apples contain a micronutrient that could lower blood pressure as much as the DASH diet

Tea, berries, and apples contain a micronutrient that could lower blood pressure as much as the DASH diet

In a study of 25,618 people, those who consumed the most flavanols had significantly lower blood pressure than those who consumed the fewest.