Author: Julie Onofrio
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Massage Independent Contractors
Most massage jobs are usually massage independent contractor positions that are created by massage employers. This topic is one that I have talked about frequently on my website and in the blog. I am not a lawyer and in each situation you really should consult an attorney to help you figure out your correct status. …
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History of AMTA by Ruth Williams
25 Years History in the Making by Ruth Williams 1943-1968 All links are PDF Files! Forward and Dedication 1944-1952 1953-1956 1957-1961 1962-1964 1965-1967 1967-1968 1969-1970 Summary, Important Dates
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Getting health insurance to cover massage therapy
One of the next steps in the future of the massage profession will be getting more health insurance companies in the US to pay for massage therapy. It is already happening plan by plan in various states and some companies are setting up alternative health benefits for their employees and allowing a yearly benefit for…
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Massage for Arthritis
Definition: Chronic degeneration articular cartilage of synovial (movable) joints, primarily affecting weight bearing joints.(sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease) Other types of arthritis: Rheumatoid, spondylosis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, kawasaki syndrome. Causes: improper posture that causes extra stress to joints, injuries resulting in toxic build up in joints, leading…
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Depression and Massage
Massage therapy is being used more and more to work with conditions such as Depression and for a good reason: The strongest evidence we have in massage research shows that massage has a significant impact on these conditions and because stress and anxiety are also known to be the cause of other health conditions. While…