Rob West is a part-time blogger and a full-time massage therapist. His blog, titled “Blogging for Billions,” is geared towards the pursuit of generating online revenues through blogging. But he has decided to embark on the construction of a social networking site for massage therapists. Rob says that he is interested in a platform that allows him to stay in touch with his fellow massage school grads and also to keep up with the latest developments in the industry.
He says that he will be commenting on his progress so you can keep up with the project by checking this section of his blog out. Good luck Rob!
An article published in FSView, an online version of the Florida State University newspaper, touts the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy beyond stress reduction. A number of athletes are quoted and the consensus is that massage helps with performance and reduces injuries.
The article states that the number of Americans receiving massage regularly is at 40% while the rest of the world is at 80%. While these numbers seem a bit overstated and there is no source presented for these statistics, it is obvious that the trend for massage therapy is up. And as the benefits of massage, especially for athletes, become more apparent, the demand for well-trained, highly qualified massage therapists will only increase.
This trend elevates the profile of massage beyond simple self-indulgence and pampering to mainstream health maintenance. Attending a reputable massage school with good instructors is more critical than ever. Do your research and make a good choice. The future is wide open.
We’ll be posting anything and everything of interest to those considering a career as a massage therapist. Everything from how to choose the right school for you to what you can expect once you become a licensed massage therapist.
Stay tuned for more!
