The only designated TruMantra School in Arizona, Asis Massage Education receives another educational accreditation.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/17/2014 -- "The aspiration that guides ASIS is to create a safe, supportive, and evocative learning environment, while celebrating the diversity, uniqueness, and beauty of each individual being's body, mind, and soul."

Asis Massage Education provides the best education for students to become massage therapists and body workers. It offers full-time, transpersonal training dedicated to the holistic growth of every student in True TruManta fashion. It prepares students to be extraordinary body workers with great emphasis on presence, creativity, professional preparedness and self-understanding. It trains students to have a deeper awareness of themselves as learners, healers and a compassionate member of the society.

"It is our belief that when various dimensions of personal experience are allowed expression, personal and collective developments are enhanced. So, we are all each other's teachers and students."

As a TruMantra school, it teaches it students through visual, auditory and kinesthetic means. Student's perceptual systems are enhanced to improve better comprehension. In a retreat-like environment, students are invited to take the time and space needed for deep learning to occur. The course explores human anatomy and physiology, hydrotherapy, and a wide variety of massage modalities, all while heightening student's 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.

Endorsements

As part of Asis Massage education dedication for excellence, the school has been awarded the following accreditations from the following esteemed organizations;

· Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
· Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education
· National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork
· Arizona State Board of Chiropractic
· American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals.

Courses Offered

Asis Massage Therapy course offers an intense hands-on training, practical experience and personal development. It exposes the student to different massage modalities including Swedish massage, Connective Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Shiatsu/Asian Studies, Polarity Therapy, Injury Rehab/Sports Massage and Integrative Massage.

For therapists who want to teach massage therapy, Asis offers a self-directed course that highlights observations on theories, techniques and experiences necessary to become instructors. Psychological exercises and group dynamics are done to effectively train students to handle classes and workshops. This course requires 500 hours of massage therapy training.

Continuing education workshops are offered sporadically with topics on Foot Reflexology, Connecting Tissue Techniques, Infant Massage, Aryuvedic Bodywork, Craniosacral, Communication Assisted Touch and other various topics.

Asis Massage Education Schools are located in the following locations:

·Sedona Massage School, Clarkdale, Arizona
·Prescott Massage School, Prescott, Arizona
·Flagstaff Massage School, Flagstaff, Arizona
·Tucson Massage School, Tucson, Arizona

About ASIS Massage Education
Arizona School of Integrative Studies (ASIS) is a proudly accredited TruMantra School, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education, approved by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, licensed by the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals.

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More people are getting hooked on the benefits of massage therapy.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/14/2014 -- Massage therapy has been practiced worldwide for thousands of years. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which incorporated a comprehensive survey of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by Americans, approximately 18 million U.S. adults and 700,000 children received massage therapy in the past year. People use massage for several health-related purposes, such as getting relief from symptoms, rehabilitating sports injuries, reducing stress, increasing relaxation, addressing anxiety and depression, and promoting overall wellness.

Research about the benefits of massage show that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Although more studies are needed to verify its benefits, there are some that prove massage may be helpful for anxiety, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, insomnia related to stress, myofascial pain syndrome, parethesias and nerve pain, soft tissue strains or injuries, sports injuries, and temporomadibular joint pain.

Nowadays, there are about 80 massage therapy styles with different kinds of movements, pressures, and techniques. These include rubbing, pressing, or manipulating muscles and other soft tissues with fingers and hands. Elbows, forearms or even feet may be used sometimes.

The following are considered top massage techniques:

Swedish Massage

It is the most common type of massage therapy which involves soft, long, kneading strokes, usually done using the hands, elbows and forearms to control the superficial layers of the muscles. Swedish therapy can be both calming and revitalizing and may help even after an injury. It can shorten recuperation from muscle strain by getting rid of uric and lactic acids, and other metabolic wastes by increasing the level of oxygen in the blood. The four common Swedish massage strokes are as follows, namely: effleurage (sliding/gliding), petrissage (kneading), friction (cross fiber), and tapotement (rhythmic tapping).

Sports Massage

This technique applies a mixture of approaches to aid athletes in training before, during, or after sports events. It is also appropriate for those experiencing chronic injury or pain or range of motion problems. It may help muscle strains, facilitating healing after a sports injury, and can improve circulation of lymph and blood fluids which supports optimal metabolic exchange.

Deep Tissue Massage

This therapy is suitable for painful, stiff trouble spots in the body. In this technique, a massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes which focus pressure on layers of tendons, muscles, or other tissues deep under the skin. The muscles need to be relaxed before the therapy to maximize the results. It can be quite therapeutic, reduces chronic patterns of tension, and helps with muscle injuries such as back spain.

Indian Head Massage

This massage technique is well-known in India and claims to be good in relieving insomnia, headaches, migraine, tension, stress, and sinusitis. The treatment incorporates deep kneading and compression movements over the head, as well as on related parts of the head.

Massages are generally beneficial, however it is highly recommended to consult a medical professional before seeking treatment for proper guidance.

About ASIS Massage Education
Arizona School of Integrative Studies (ASIS) is a proudly accredited TruMantra School, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education, approved by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, licensed by the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic, and is a member of the American

Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals.

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A study revealed that Swedish massages reduced anxiety/depression in bulimic and anorexic teens.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/17/2014 -- Massage therapy helps improve body image issue, according to a study. Body image issues are not new, and have been plaguing men and women, young and old for a time now. Body size, weight, and appearance anxieties may sometimes impose negative view of one's self and unhealthy eating habits. Such thoughts may also be complicated by depression, negative feelings, and low self-esteem.

Eating disorders have been plaguing the society, with anorexia and bulimia leading the trend. Both disorders have their own treatment concerns, criteria and issues. Anorexia lies in the belief that achieving a thin body leads to a better life. On the other hand, bulimia comprises the pattern of binging and purging, which is often used to cope during times of stress.

Anorexics frequently become severely underweight, while bulimics are able to maintain a normal weight most of the time. The main factor drawing a line between the two is impulsivity. Many anorexics are driven by having control over what they eat. Meanwhile, acting on impulse causes binging and purging for bulimics. It is not peculiar to discover both diagnoses, and it is essential to note that both conditions may not show some physical symptoms.

Massage therapy providers may discover significance in learning more about supporting clients with body image differences. Nearly half a million teens struggle with eating disorders, as per recent study. The findings revealed that these eating disorders normally start with adolescents ages 12 and 13, but are most commonly found in the late teenage years and progresses into adulthood.

Eating disorders usually have a number of contributing factors, which include difficult relationships with family or friends, physical, emotional or sexual abuse, stress or feelings of losing control, loss, and grief. Generally, such conditions are related to emotional issues such as self-esteem and control.

Massage therapy providers may discover significance in learning more about supporting clients with body image differences. Nurturing touch and massage have been treated as a form of treatment for those suffering from eating disorders. In the previous years, it has been recognized when body boundaries have not been consistently outlined by touch, caress and secure holding, individuals in later life see their bodies as disproportionate, misshapen and overly large. Research results imply that touching and hugging play an important role in the development of body image, especially among females.

A research on anorexia nervosa focused on nineteen women who either received standard treatment or standard treatment plus massage therapy a twice a week for five weeks. The participants received standard 30-minute full body Swedish massages. The massage group reported lower stress and anxiety levels, and also had lower cortisol (stress) hormone levels after the massage. The group also disclosed decreases in body dissatisfaction on the Eating Disorder Inventory and showed increased dopamine and norepinephrine levels over the five-week treatment period.

A similar study, which involved 24 bulimic, adolescent females were randomly assigned into either a massage therapy or control group. The massage therapy group received massages for two days a week for five days, as administered by massage therapists. The participants remained fully clothed and were massaged on various parts of their bodies for 15 minutes in the supine position, and 15 minutes in the prone position. Research findings illustrated an immediate reduction in anxiety or depression. Study outcomes showed they had lower depression scores, lower cortisol levels and higher dopamine levels by the last day of the therapy.

About ASIS Massage Education
ASIS Massage Education is a proudly accredited TruMantra school, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education, approved by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, licensed by the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals.

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Consumer reports revealed massage therapy tops consumer’s choice for alternative medicine.

Clarkdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/13/2014 -- Studies conducted by a non-profit consumer magazine showed healing hands are the best alternative medicine for 34,000 respondents. The study was based on consumer effectiveness ratings between conventional and complementary treatments. Results showed massage therapy was very popular in treating osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. Chiropractic ranked ahead for back pain. Exercise on the other hand has a wide range of applicable conditions including back pain, allergies, respiratory problems, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, insomnia, and prostate problems.

However, herbal remedies and dietary supplements ranked below over-the-counter remedies

Massage therapy is a practice that dates back thousands of years. The word massage comes from different languages, in French "massage" means friction of kneading, or in Arabic language "massa" meaning to touch, feel or handle or from Latin "massa" meaning "mass, dough. Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle as well as connective tissue utilizing various techniques to enhance function, assist in the healing process, lessen muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability, promote relaxation and well-being, and as a recreational activity.

There are over 80 types of massage therapy. Its techniques vary from pressing, rubbing to moving muscles using forearms, elbows, or feet to relax the soft tissues, increase delivery of blood and oxygen to the massaged areas, warm them, and decrease pain. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.

Massage Practitioners

In the US, massage therapy is performed both by doctors, mostly doctors of osteopathy and certified therapist. Traditionally it is considered complementary but because of its beneficial effects it's also being practiced by some professionals in conventional medicine.

There are about 1,300 massage therapy schools, college programs, and training programs all over the United States that provide in-depth massage therapy education. The course of study covers science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, therapeutic evaluation, massage techniques, first aid as well as business, ethical and legal issues. These programs mostly require 500 hours of hands-on training often required to get a certification. There are also continuing studies or advanced training offered on massage therapy courses.

Different countries and cities have various laws that apply on the field of massage therapy. Existing license include, licensed massage therapist, licensed massage practitioner, certified massage therapist. Certification on the other hand can be completed by meeting all requirements for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork NCTMB or NCTM or both.

There are other health aspect yet unknown scientifically about massage however, more recent studies suggest of its holistic approach on healing to be proven effective. Moreover, the increasing demand for massage therapy clinics and school offering massage therapy is an indication that this industry is not backing down anytime soon.

About Asis Massage Education
ASIS Massage Education is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education, approved by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, licensed by the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals.

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