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Your Career in Massage Therapy
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We will prepare you for a successful career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. You will literally graduate from Irene’s with your State of Michigan Massage License. As numerous testimonials confirm, massage employers prefer to hire Irene’s graduates over any other massage school.
Why Choose Irene’s?
Hands-on Classes
Flexible Schedules
Massage Scholarships
Financial Aid
Lifetime Job Placement
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Affordable Therapeutic Massage
Irene’s Student Massage Clinic, Senior & Military Discounts
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Upcoming classes to satisfy your licensing requirements
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Successful Massage Careers
A Successful Career – Emily Weir
Luckily my two specialties (intuitive deep tissue and manual lymphatic drainage) provide variety in the treatment room and help to reduce burnout. I’m very stringent about hydration throughout my day and work hard to eat nutritious, balanced meals. Recently I’ve taken “resting time” very seriously and my next goal is to ensure consistent exercise.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
We’ve got your Back…Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain
Massage has been introduced as a viable substitute for traditional medical approaches for low back pain. Many healthcare providers are beginning to recognize massage as a legitimate form of treatment for low back pain. In fact, studies show about fifty-four percent of healthcare providers suggest that their patients seek out a massage therapist in addition to other treatment for their pain.
Healthy Lifestyles
10 Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, as well as other health organizations, recommend that no herbal supplements be taken at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. For example, be wary of the following: Black cohosh: This herbal may interact with anesthesia medicines and cause low blood pressure or increased risk of bleeding.