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Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a term that has been used to describe a method of working with the fascia of the muscles to ‘release’ them from restrictions and adhesions. The complete fascial net includes dense planar tissue sheets, ligaments, tendons, superficial fascia and even the innermost intramuscular layer of the endomysium. The term fascia now includes …

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Not in Our Good Name

For a very long time, the massage therapy profession has been plagued with brothels doing business under the name of massage. My look down the history of the massage profession shows how the profession has even tried to stop it by starting licensing laws back in the early 40’s/50’s. The laws did little to nothing …

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History of AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) 1980-present.

1982 – Council of Schools, Founded in 1982, was an independent forum for massage therapy school owners, administrators, and faculty to communicate. While independent, the council worked closely with the AMTA, as it was the largest massage association of that time. And in 1999, the COS made the choice to officially become the AMTA Council …

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Alaska Massage Schools

Alaska Career College1415 E Tudor RdAnchorage, AK 99507-1033Tel:(907)563-7575Email:[email protected] This Day Program is designed to be completed in 9 Months. This program will cost $16,145 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed. Of the students who completed this program within normal time, …

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