Applied Therapeutic Massage
"Let the healing begin"
Applied Therapeutic Massage
9481 Silverdale Way NW
Suite 207
Silverdale, WA 98383
ph: 360-265-3560
appliedt
Newsletter Summer 2008
Keeping Your Therapist Informed
It's the time of year when cold and flu season rears its ugly head. Everywhere you look – schools, offices, gyms and other public places – people are fighting the effects of various infections. Doctor's offices and emergency rooms are crowded and antibiotics are being taken by many. Ingesting antibiotics presents certain precautions and demands certain questions are answered before proceeding with the massage treatment.
You should not only inform your therapist you are taking antibiotics, but you also should tell them why, what kind and for how long you have been taking them. Are you suffering from an infection? Is the infection systemic or local? Do you presently have a fever? If so, is it spiking or is it low-grade? To maintain the safety of your massage session, it's important for your therapist to have the answers to these questions.
It is most likely safe to visit your massage therapist after you have been taking antibiotics for two or three days and are manifesting none of the cardinal signs of heat, fever, swelling or pain. When you visit your therapist, it's important to get the most out of the experience. Keeping your therapist informed will help them give you the best possible session to help you get back on your fee again.
What is NCBTMB?
What is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork?
It is an independent, private, nonprofit organization established to set high standards of ethical and professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program. NCBTMB certifies massage therapists and bodyworkers on behalf of the profession, and for the benefit of consumers, employers and practitioners. Currently, there are more than 88,000 nationally certified practitioners – and NCBTMB examinations are used/recognized in statute or rule by 32 states, plus the District of Columbia.
Why is national certification important?
National certification sets high standards for massage and bodywork practitioners. It protects consumers and employers by ensuring that certified practitioners have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job – and that they are committed to upholding NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
What are the benefits of massage?
The field of therapeutic massage and bodywork draws from touch therapies of both Western and non-Western traditions. Practitioners incorporate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to address soft tissue dysfunctions, stress related conditions and energy imbalances.
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Applied Therapeutic Massage
9481 Silverdale Way NW
Suite 207
Silverdale, WA 98383
ph: 360-265-3560
appliedt
