Monthly Featured Resources and CE
Featured AMTA CE and resources for November
New CE Course
Working with Rib Cage: Advanced Techniques for Massage Therapists
$75 Members / $125 Non-Members
The rib cage does more than protect vital organs—it forms the foundation for upper body movement and plays a key role in the breathing process. In this advanced course, explore how to work with the fascia and muscles between and around the ribs to improve mobility and respiratory efficiency. Discover how these techniques can help relieve tension in the neck, shoulders, and back, while also supporting the parasympathetic nervous system to promote relaxation. With video demonstrations in both prone and supine positions, you’ll gain practical tools to apply to your massage therapy practice.
November Focus - Mental Health and Massage Therapy
In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime. A growing body of research is supporting the positive impact of massage therapy for relief of stress, anxiety, and depression. In fact, many studies indicate it can provide benefits similar to psychotherapy for certain conditions. Explore the resources below to learn more about the ways massage can improve mental health and well-being.
Massage Therapy for Mental Health
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Resources for Mental Health and Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy for Anxiety Relief
$45 members / $75 non-members
3 CE credits | Video
This course will equip you with tools to offer adjunct care through massage, using a holistic protocol.
Quick Recovery Exercises to Boost Physical and Mental Health
Learn some quick recovery exercises that can help keep you healthy both physically and mentally.
Client Handout: Staying Fit Physically and Mentally
Physical and mental health are important parts of any good self-care regimen.
Related Free CE
Relief Within Reach: Massage & Stress
2.5 CE credits
Learn how massage therapy can help relieve stress by understanding the signs and symptoms, the underlying causes, and the way it affects the body.
IMTRC: Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy
1 CE credit | Video
Learn about research on the acute effects of Swedish massage therapy as a monotherapy for the treatment of subjects with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Helping Military Veterans with Massage Therapy
2 CE credits
Learn specific skills for providing massage therapy to military veterans.
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