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Comment by Gary W Addis, LMT on September 19, 2011 at 1:53pm

Jane, a textbook incorporating all the major modalities would be very welcome--or even just a comprehensive encyclopedia.  One that shows the relationships of modalities to one another.  For instance, how PNF and MET are alike, and how they differ; how Shiatsu relates to other Eastern modalities.  A tall order, that encyclopedia. 

My first massage textbook, Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques, attempted to introduce students to the range of modalities.  A good intro, but limited in scope for obvious reasons--there's, what, 10,000 modalities?? 

Anyway, Jane, you asked for a challenge. :)

Comment by Erin Romanin on September 19, 2011 at 1:13pm

Great post, Jane. I will create a discussion along these lines in hopes of generating more student responces on this topic!

Comment by Erin Romanin on September 19, 2011 at 1:12pm

Hi Christy! Cute profile picture. I am sorry that you're not happy with the school you are at. What about it don't you like? Is there anything I can help with - any difficult topics or courses? Are you unhappy enough to consider transferring? I could create a list of state approved schools in your area if you are...

 

Comment by Jane Johnson on August 30, 2011 at 8:55am

Hello everyone. I write books for massage therapists and I would like to know if there are any topics you as students feel are missing or poorly presented within your curriculum. I recently published a book on Postural Assessment because over the years many therapists have asked if there was a text to support their learning in this subject. What do you feel is lacking in terms of resources for massage students? What books or information would you like made more accessible? I've already got two more titles on the go but all ideas are welcome. Maybe we can help each other out?

Comment by Christy Vandiver on August 8, 2011 at 4:46pm

Hi Erin!!!  Thanks for the invite!!!  I love massage and massage school.... I'm just not happy with the school I'm going to.

Comment by Bobby Baniasadi on August 8, 2011 at 2:40pm

Thank you for your input Erin, I currently go to the Nevada State of Massage, which is part of the Utah schools of massage programs, and I absolutely hate it because I previously went to IPPT in California when the required hours were only 300 hours for the city and county license but the knowledge I got from Boris Prilutsky and his instructors was phenomenal, but since that was almost 10 years ago alot of massage laws and regulations have been added and I wasn't in pursuit of massage since it was my gateway of finding other aspects of the medical field such as physical therapy which I was in full stride of finishing my degree at UNLV but finacial issues came about and I had to return to massage school to get more hours that Nevada particularly Las Vegas required. I'm just disappointed with the infinitely large classrooms, the contradiction between all the instructors, and lack of knowledge of what they are teaching, I'm sitting in my seat just shaking my head at what these future massage therapist are learning, and it's true what they say "your only as good as the person who teaches you", well that was my little rant, thanks again Erin...

Comment by Erin Romanin on August 8, 2011 at 1:21pm

Hi Bobby! Now THAT is an open-ended question! Fortunately there are plenty of great massage school throughout the country. What school are you at?

Besides the volume of schools, it would also be tough to designate a 'best', because schools focus on different areas of bodywork. Some teach more of an Eastern method, integrating alot of energy work into their studies. Others come from a medical perspective, training therapists to rehabilitate athletic injuries or offer pain management to those with disease. Some schools remain more mainstream and focus on spa and relaxation massage, producing therapists that are best fit to work in upscale resorts and market to tourists.Then there is the world of continued education, with hundreds of modalities to offer. Having an industry be so diverse is most certainly a benefit to massage students and therapists, as it provides you with a multitude of employment options. It also allows you to continually grow your skill set and expand your services. In my opinion, the 'best' massage schools are the ones that produce excited, ethical, skilled, compassionate, innovative, eager professionals - and that sentiment could easily translate to any educational track producing just about any skilled professional. Thank you Bobby for posing such an interesting question - I would love to hear other peoples responses to this as well.

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Comment by Gary W Addis, LMT on July 31, 2011 at 8:50pm

MY school, Virginia College, Biloxi campus.  :)

Comment by Bobby Baniasadi on July 31, 2011 at 7:48pm

What is the best massage school in the nation?

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