December 2010

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Finding focus

12/31/2010 in CMT School, Thai Massage

The world of Massage Therapy is extremely vast.  With modalities ranging from Balinese to Tuina, finding your niche can be a daunting task for a new Massage Therapist.  While a variety of knowledge and tools are important, your success will depend greatly on the ability to specialize.  Denver Integrative Massage School is ahead of the game, helping you to focus on a fast growing modality (Thai Yoga Massage), while still incorporating other styles of massage and bodywork into your education.  Thai Yoga Massage is gaining popularity due to its direct connection to Yoga and its effectiveness as a healing tool within the health industry.  Just as with Yoga, our Thai focus offers a spotlight on the importance of understanding the body!  You will delve into Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology and even have the chance to experience a cadaver lab.

With the combination of skills obtained from the courses offered and the amazing guidance our instructors provide, you will be able to steer your career into a necessary focus that will be the pathway to your ultimate success!!

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A twist on Thai

12/30/2010 in CMT School, Thai Massage

Transform your practice!  This February, Denver Integrative Massage School is offering a course to enhance your current Massage Therapy career.  Thai Massage for the Table is a two-day weekend intensive that modifies traditional Thai Yoga Massage (normally taking place on a mat) for current practitioners who wish to add something new to their table flow.  In this course you will learn breathing techniques and a sequence along with a bit of the history behind this great modality of healing.  This is a fantastic way to add a little spice to your sessions this year!!!

There are only a few spots left, reserve yours today!  A $50 deposit (applied toward course cost) will hold your place for this exciting weekend!!  Rates can be found here.

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Try something new this year!!

12/29/2010 in CMT School, Thai Massage

It’s almost a new year and we all know what that means – Resolutions!  Why not make this your year of growth?!  Denver Integrative Massage School has an amazing, upcoming class starting on January 29th to help you embark on a new journey, or perhaps add to the one you are currently on.  This two day course is perfect for YOU: the practicing Massage Therapist, Yoga teacher, Acupuncturist, Physical Therapist, Nurse, Personal Trainer and anyone looking to step into the Massage field.

Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage is a weekend course designed to introduce you to the unique modality of Thai Massage.  Throughout the workshop you will begin to experience and practice the different techniques utilized in this practice.  Also covered is the history of Thai Massage and how it connects to modern day practices of healing and wellness.  This course is just the tip of the iceberg!!

Please join us Saturday/Sunday, January 29th & 30th, 2011, 9:00a-6:00p both days.  A $50 deposit toward the full cost of the course is all it takes hold your spot in this exciting weekend!!  Tuition rates can be found here.

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Earning Potential

12/28/2010 in CMT School

Earning potential can be a deciding factor when choosing a career.  Fortunately, Massage Therapy has the potential of earning an hourly rate of up to $100 or more, according to Yahoo Finance.  This is great news!  There are a few important factors to keep in mind as they determine your salary potential: geography, employment setting, and work volume.

Geography: The top earnings are in big cities like New York and Los Angeles where the median hourly wage is $80.  In comparison, the Occupation Outlook Handbook reports that in 2008 the annual mean wage in the state of Colorado was $43,540.

Setting: Self-employed massage therapists bring in top dollars in comparison to spa settings where the average earning is 37.49 hourly.  Coming in second on the pay scale is a position within the healthcare industry, where the average hourly rate can be up to $67.50.  According to All Allied Health Schools.

Work volume: Hours in a massage therapy setting can vary greatly, therefore impacting income.  Due to the nature of work, most therapists that work anywhere from 15-30 hrs a week consider themselves to be full-time.

This is exciting and important information for students of Denver Massage School to be aware of when starting their new career.  By combining a strong foundation in eastern modality and experience in western massage, students of Denver Integrative Massage School will graduate with a strong focus that will set them above the rest.

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