Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 5) that massage is beneficial to health and wellness. Ron Maslovsky of Chicago, Ill., spent 23 years in corporate sales and, in 2007, began to feel unfulfilled. In 2008, he reevaluated his priorities and realized what would make him truly happy was enhancing the health and wellness of his community through massage therapy. “Americans are overworked, stressed and ignoring the most important thing in life, their personal health,” says Maslovsky. “Massage therapy is not just a treat you give yourself or a loved one on a special occasion, it is designed to extend our lives and comfort us through ailments and injuries — emotionally, physically and psychologically.” Maslovsky says that since he’s started working toward his diploma in massage therapy at Cortiva Institute, he is happier and experiences less stress, despite the fact that he’s using some of his retirement savings to go back to school full time. Upon graduation, he plans to open his own massage therapy practice as well as another company to promote corporate massages. He also plans to volun- teer his services to the elderly at local nursing homes. “I have never regretted my decision and I have never looked back,” Maslovsky says. “It is by far the smartest thing I have ever done in my life.” According to the AMTA, the average massage therapist is most likely to enter the profession as a second career and is in their early 40s, making massage therapy classes and programs a comfortable place for people changing paths mid career. If you’re considering going back to school to work towards a career in massage therapy, there are several things to consider, according to Dina Boon, president, Cortiva Institute – Seattle. Do your research and look for an accredited school, find out how comprehensive the program is and about faculty background and specialization. “Talk to or, even better, receive a massage from one of the graduates of the program,” she says. — ARAcontent ������������������ ��������� ���� ���������� ���� ���������� �������������������������������������� ���� ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������ ���������� ���������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ������� ��������������������������� � ������������� � �� � ��� � ���������� ���������������������������������� ���������������������������� ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������ ������������������ ������������������������ ��� ������������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������� ������������� ������������ �������������� Fall 2009 / Pulse 5 http://www.elderwoodcareers.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pulse - Fall 2009 Pulse - Fall 2009 Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 1) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 2) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 3) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 4) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 5) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 6) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 7) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 8) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 9) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 10) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 11) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 12) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 13) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 14) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 15) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 16) http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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