Massage has innumerable benefits that extends beyond simply soothing aches and pains.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2014 -- Massage is more than just a rubbing of one's body to get the so much desired body relax. The mere fact that a body received therapy in a form of massage, it also got a bunch of health benefits.

In July 2011, more than thirty-nine million American adults (5%) had discussed massage therapy with their doctors or health care providers in the previous year, compared to 16% of the year before that.

After an hour or two of pressing, rubbing and manipulating one's skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments, lower blood pressure, refreshment, restoration of a sense of well-being, and the promotion of productivity were all demonstrated as benefits.

Moreover, here is a long list of massage therapy benefits.

It relieves stress. Stress is universal and it leads to physical symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, and many more. Through this body reactions, it is important to get relaxed out of massage.

It gives relaxation. Through massage therapy, mental outlook is being improved. It gives the person the ability to better handle life's daily pressures. It reinforces positive attitude, promotes relaxed states of mental alertness, and enhances calm and creative thinking.

It gives good posture. Massage can relax and loosen the muscles made sore by bad posture, allowing the body to position itself in its natural-and pain-free-posture.

It improves circulation. Improved blood circulation is another benefit of massage therapy. It enhances blood flow, naturally lowers blood pressure, and improves body function.

It promotes deeper and easier breathing. If one starts to take shallow short breaths, it is about time to get relaxed. Massage improves breathing and responds to respiratory issues such as allergies, sinus problems, asthma, and bronchitis.

It strengthens the immune system. Massage provides significant benefits beyond the immediate relaxation. In a study conducted by Gail Ironson, M.D., HIV, men who were positive with HIV were given 45 minute massages five days a week within a month. Participants showed an increase in serotonin and in cells that are viewed as the first line of defense in the immune system.

It helps lift depression and lowers anxiety. WebMD reviewed more than a dozen studies that revealed how massage can fight depression by lowering cortisol levels. Research published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine indicates that massage therapy can reduce symptoms of depression for individuals with HIV disease.

Also, studies have shown that massage increases one's body's levels of oxytocin and serotonin, which results in lowered stress. The feeling of relaxation created by regular massage therapy also lowers your blood pressure and elevates your mood.

These are the many benefits of massage therapy, which is why everyone else deserves to have so.

About Trumantra Schools
The TruMantra Family of Schools was created as a way to genuinely preserve an integrative approach to massage therapy education. For over 20 years these massage schools in this family have honed and refined their curriculum, teaching styles, classroom dynamics and culture, all in the name of serving students and creating an atmosphere of learning excellence.

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There are dozens of reasons why one must attend a massage school like Trumantra School. Live the experience and feel how amazing it is and how transformational it is to unravel the secrets to the art of teaching and learning massage.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2014 -- If someone is interested to helping people de-stress, relax and improve other's general well-being, massage therapy school is a good place to be with.

One of the few professions that allow to truly make a difference in people's lives is massage therapy. The fact that it is a very flexible career, allowing to feel passionate while making a good income is exactly an enticing profession.

One school of massage therapy interviewed few of their students, finding out why they chose massage therapy. They discovered that for many, it was because of a flexible schedule. For some, it was the money. But almost everyone shared one thing in common, they love helping others.

In connection, the US Department of Labor 2006 Occupational Outlook predicted that employment for massage therapists would go up with 18% - 26% through 2014, and employers would become highly-skilled, well-trained therapists.

Massage therapists have a dozen opportunities mainly on massage therapy clinics. Other venue of jobs are on chiropractors offices, doctors offices, holistic health clinics, health clubs, fitness center and many more.

After choosing a massage therapy as a college course, the next thing to decide on is where to spend the study of massage therapy. Aside from career objectives, it is also necessary to consider the location and lifestyle of a massage therapy school. It must, of course, most closely match to one's career intentions, personality, schedule and budget.

Review the state's education requirements for massage therapy. Usually, there are 500 hours of education needed to obtain a professional license. Some colleges offer a two- year program to complete the associate's degree in massage therapy. Also, check the accreditation of massage therapy schools. See if the school is on the list for providing continuing education with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In addition, examine the credentials and experience of the faculty.

Define goals and areas of interest. It is necessary to examine each school's education philosophies and techniques such as having marketing courses and maintaining a business as part of the curriculum. This would help to assure a massage therapy business after study.

See the fees and costs of attending the school. Money matters, of course, to support one's study. But if financial aid or scholarships are available, do not hesitate to grab it.

In a world of a hundred of school options, still choosing the best one that perfectly fits to one's needs has never been an easy job to deal with. However, if one possesses passion on giving comfort to others, wherever school would it be, massage therapy is one option.

About Trumantra Schools
The TruMantra Family of Schools was created as a way to genuinely preserve an integrative approach to massage therapy education. For over 20 years the schools in this family have honed and refined their curriculum, teaching styles, classroom dynamics and culture, all in the name of serving students and creating an atmosphere of learning excellence.

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TruMantra Family of schools maintains global excellence on massage therapy education through student empowerment.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2014 -- Touch the body. Calm the mind. Heal the Spirit. These what makes massage therapy a holistic approach. It does not only soothe one's body pains, it also brings inner peace.

For over 20 years, The TruMantra Family of Schools has maintained a centripetal technique to massage therapy education through refined teaching methodologies, classroom dynamics and culture, and creating an atmosphere suitable for a great holistic learning experience. This approach was developed under five core principles;

Presence - Being present, mindful, loving, clear, and conscious
Excellence - Educational excellence through personal learning styles
Alignment - Alignment of life's values with life's work
Care - Exquisite care of self and others
Empowerment - Life learning through personal inquiry & transformation

TruMantra education prepares students to be extraordinary body workers with the emphasis on presence, creativity, professional preparedness and self-understanding. It trains the student to have a deeper awareness of themselves as learners, healers and a compassionate member of the society.

Perceptual Thinking Patterns Approach

TruMantra works around the idea that each person learns through visual, auditory and kinesthetic means known as Perceptual Thinking Patterns. Under this teaching philosophy, student's perceptual systems are being used to enhance his or her ability to respond to any given environmental stimuli improving students' learning curve. The experiential nature increases students' attention, creativity, ability to accumulate together to form a single whole concept and better comprehension.

Furthermore, students are group into smaller classes to receive individual attention from TruMantra's dedicated teachers.

Course Programs

TruMantra Schools Massage Therapy program is designed to give students solid foundation in the theory and application of Deep Tissue Massage. Courses include integrative clinical anatomy, bodywork, massage techniques, complementary therapies, clinical practice, business professionalism and ethics.

TruMantra Schools provide convenient day and evening classes to students who want to balance work, family or other commitments but is willing to learn and get trained for massage therapy education.

Licensure is required in various states in order to practice massage therapy. TruMantra Schools provide information, assistance and guidance to all students aspiring to be certified practitioners.
TruMantra Family of Schools are available in the following locations;

· Finger Lakes School of Massage, Ithaca, New York
· Finger Lake School of Massage, Mt. Kisco, New York
· Arizona School of Integrative Studies, Sedona, Arizona
· Arizona School of Integrative Studies, Flagstaff, Arizona
· Arizona School of Integrative Studies, Prescott, Arizona
· Arizona School of Integrative Studies, Tucson Arizona

About Trumantra Schools
The TruMantra Family of Schools was created as a way to genuinely preserve an integrative approach to massage therapy education. For over 20 years the schools in this family have honed and refined their curriculum, teaching styles, classroom dynamics and culture, all in the name of serving students and creating an atmosphere of learning excellence.

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More retirees opt to launch small businesses

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/13/2014 -- Generation Y are more financially literate than Baby Boomers, according to a study. Northwestern Mutual's 2013 Planning and Progress Study discovered that almost a quarter (24 percent) of Gen Y respondents described themselves as "highly disciplined" financial planners. The group stated they exactly have specific plans to meet their target financial goals, and rarely veer away from those plans. About 14 percent of Boomers and 16 percent of all respondents tagged themselves highly disciplined.

Baby Boomers are naturally more motivated to focus on ensuring their financial futures, since they are near their retirement years. Even though many of the millenials are still focused on paying off student loan debts, the study shows that at least some of youngsters may be more determined on taking financial planning seriously, compared to those people near retirement age. Although the older generation may not be financially adept as the younger ones, still there are those who pick a new career upon reaching the retirement age.

The New York Times recently featured Christine Henck, a 62 year old licensed massage therapist. Ms. Henck runs a small private practice massage right at her Bethesda, Maryland home. She plays New Age music, with a heated massage table right inside what was once her children's playroom. She started her massage therapy business seven years ago, and her clientele's ages range from 60s to 80s. She earns $70 for an hour and $100 for an hour and a half massage. Ms. Henck earns $125 per hour for house calls.

She considers her new stint as more of a calling rather than a career. Having this as her third act, she explained, "I don't see my clients as old… I am in my last third of life now, too. It's making this moment better for me. I am experiencing for myself, for the first time, what 60 to 90 is going to be like." Her first career was in commercial property management, and has been a stay-at-home mother for more than a decade.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapists employment is projected to increase 23 percent by 2022. The growth is more rapid compared to the average for all occupations, as per said bureau. Professions like massage therapists and others, such as senior fitness trainers, dietitians and nutritionists, personal assistants, handymen, drivers and caterers who prepare meals for the sick are in boom as the population gets old.

Kevin E. Cahill, an economist with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work at Boston College, mentioned, "it's no secret that retirement is a very diverse process for older Americans, with some combination of phased retirement and bridge jobs being the norm among older career workers." He believes that many older Americans do not only switch careers, but also change from wage-and-salary employment into self-employment. A lot of these jobs require some skills boost, but not a full degree program. There are several cost and time effective certificate programs available.

About TruMantra
The TruMantra Family of Schools was created as a way to genuinely preserve an integrative approach to massage therapy education. For over 20 years the schools in this family have honed and refined their curriculum, teaching styles, classroom dynamics and culture, all in the name of serving students and creating an atmosphere of learning excellence. In this education, transpersonal training dedicated to the whole person is offered. In an inclusive environment, students are invited to take the time and space needed for deep learning to occur. The institution explores human anatomy and physiology, hydrotherapy, and a wide variety of massage modalities, all while heightening our sensitivity to the human soul. In a safe, supportive, yet evocative setting, students are prepared to meet the challenges they will face as contributing members of the health care system.

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