Category: Massage Therapy Schools

PUBLISHED 1.10.17

How to Become a Massage Therapist in Maryland

When it comes to practicing massage therapy professionally, you will need to meet certain state and local requirements depending on where you intend to practice. In 48 out of 5o states, you need some kind of credential to work as a massage therapist and each state has its own regulations. In 44 out of the 48 states previously mentioned (plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), you are required to take and pass the MBLEx to become licensed to practice as a massage therapist.

PUBLISHED 1.6.17

US News Ranks Massage Therapist as One of The Best Jobs

According to US News, “The increasing number of spas and massage clinics in recent years underscores a growing demand for massage services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects massage therapist employment growth of 22 percent between 2014 and 2024, adding 36,500 more professionals to this field.” The same article lists careers in massage therapy as follows: “Massage Therapists rank #8 in Best Health Care Support Jobs and #50 in The 100 Best Jobs.”

PUBLISHED 1.3.17

ASIS Massage Education Hosts Grand Opening Event to Celebrates New Campus

ASIS Massage Education is hosting a Grand Opening event at its Downtown Mesa campus on Monday, January 9th to celebrate the opening of its newest campus. With established campuses in Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott, ASIS is thrilled about joining the Mesa community, forging relationships with the city’s residents, and last but not least, becoming the latest addition to the up-and-coming neighborhood of Downtown Mesa.

PUBLISHED 12.30.16

Featured Faculty: Suellen Trumbour-Cheney

Suellen Trumbour-Cheney, RN, MPS, RPP, RPE is a registered polarity practitioner and a holistic nurse counselor who has been in private practice for over three decades. She is also an instructor at the ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff campus. As a certified polarity educator (APTA and Masterworks Internationally), she delights in passing on her learning and experience to new students and explorers.

PUBLISHED 12.30.16

Featured Faculty: Kenneth Cowher

Kenneth A. Cowher is an instructor and the Professional and Business Development Manager at Central Maryland School of Massage and very passionate about the healing arts! Read on for our interview with Ken: “So do I wish there was something I had know before I became a massage therapist? Not really. The process of learning and finding my own passion has been far too rewarding.”