Group: General Diet & Nutrition

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massage anyone?

London
London
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2005/01/05, 05:00 PM
I'm thinking about going to school for massage therapy now that I graudated with my B.A. in philosophy (go figure?).

I was just curious if any of you routinely get massages, and if so, what style and how frequently, and what do you like about them? What do you look for in a massage therapist? Do you get them from a regular person? At a gym? At home?

I'm just wondering what styles are most popular, so I can decide which type of school to go for (i.e. Shiatsu, Or more standard Swedish/Trigger Point etc..) and also what kind fo career path I might look into (i.e. Working for a gym like Lifetime, or trying to start my own practice where I travel to private homes).
Reddy
Reddy
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2005/01/05, 08:04 PM
Spa's & hair saloons are the only places I know that do them. besides the ones doctors order but that place only lets in certain people.

I only get them for very special reasons so not often. I'm told the local coffee shop is thinking of getting someone. But it would be limited to foot or shoulder


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xxrajxx
xxrajxx
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2005/01/06, 03:56 AM
I like my massage therapist to be a girl, simple..... :cool:
crispy01
crispy01
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2005/01/06, 10:31 AM


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Quoting from london:

I'm thinking about going to school for massage therapy now that I graudated with my B.A. in philosophy (go figure?).

I was just curious if any of you routinely get massages, and if so, what style and how frequently, and what do you like about them? What do you look for in a massage therapist? Do you get them from a regular person? At a gym? At home?

I'm just wondering what styles are most popular, so I can decide which type of school to go for (i.e. Shiatsu, Or more standard Swedish/Trigger Point etc..) and also what kind fo career path I might look into (i.e. Working for a gym like Lifetime, or trying to start my own practice where I travel to private homes).
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I have no idea about massage, but I do have a few questions for you, london. I am interested in maybe majoring in philosophy now, and was wondering is there anything you can do with a bachelor's in philosophy, or do you have to get a post-grad degree? Is the reason you are going to massage school, because there are no options with your degree, and you plan on getting a post-grad degree later? Just wondering, thanks.
London
London
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2005/01/06, 03:11 PM
A B.A. in philosophy is basically jsut a liberal arts degree. It won't get you any specific job, but it's still a degree. A lot fo job's don't care what your degree is in as long as you have one. That being said, if you want to teach Philosophy, a Doctorate is usually mandatory. Also many Philosophy majors go on to Law School.

I'm currently working as a graphic designer. My Phil degree doesn't help me for any reason otehr than a pay bump and it shows my employer that I can stick with something.

But the reason I want to go into massage is because sitting at a desk isn't for me. I want to get into a holistic and healtheir career path and I think massage might be a good step in that direction. Doing something natural with my hands and helping people.

I'm kind of surpirsed that not more people on here recieve them. I've heard even corporations are now hiring them for their employees to reduce stress. We live in a pretty crazy world.
crispy01
crispy01
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2005/01/06, 03:16 PM
Thanks for the info and Good Luck in your endeavors.
jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
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2005/01/11, 12:11 PM
I get my massages at the Chiropractor's office.

I personally prefer the massage that doesn't put me to sleep. That seems like a waste of time and money. My favorite masseuse so far was a 22 yr old girl that was only about 5'2, 125 lbs. Her focus was Sports Therapy, so she would work my legs out more than a Century ride on my bike (100 miles).

It hurt so good, but I could tell that it was doing something for me. She was just getting into flexibility training with me when she moved to California. Haven't found a suitable replacement yet.

My suggestion would be to study as many different styles of massage as possible. Some people want the relaxing, put you to sleep massage, while others want to "feel the burn". Above that, you can make some extra cash by "volunteering" at bike rides and running/walking events.

Good luck with it,

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