American Massage Therapy Institute - AMTI

02/19/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲?

Massage therapy is more than just a luxury, it’s a key component of self-care and wellness! Whether you're looking for relaxation, pain relief, or muscle recovery, understanding the right frequency for massages can make a significant difference in your overall well-being.

🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The more, the better! Weekly, monthly, or as often as your schedule and budget allow. Regular massages help reduce stress, improve circulation, and promote overall wellness. Prevention is always better than cure!

🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳:
If you're dealing with muscle pain, spacing your massages at least three days apart is crucial to allow proper muscle recovery. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions can help manage and eventually alleviate pain.

🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Consistent treatment is key! Weekly massages for at least four weeks help to fully release muscle knots, followed by monthly maintenance to prevent them from returning.

Whether you're a massage therapist looking to expand your knowledge or someone seeking expert massage services, understanding these guidelines can help you make informed decisions about your wellness routine.

02/17/2025

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

When it comes to professional roles, clarity matters. This comparison highlights the key differences between a masseuse and a massage therapist, focusing on training, scope of practice, and professional standards.

At the American Massage Therapy Institute (AMTI), we are committed to shaping skilled, certified massage therapists who not only deliver therapeutic excellence but also adhere to the highest ethical standards in the industry.

Join us to begin your journey toward becoming a professional massage therapist.

02/05/2025

January is over, but it’s not too late to begin! It’s February, a fresh start, a new chapter. Every great achievement starts with a vision. Your 2025 vision board can be a daily reminder of where you’re headed—bigger goals, greater impact, and unstoppable growth. Success begins with clarity, and you’re going to set the stage for an extraordinary year. What are the things you need to include? How could it be done? Here’s a brief idea to get you started!

𝟏. 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

✨ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Photos or quotes related to your dream job, business success, or professional milestones.
✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Pictures of healthy meals, fitness icons, or workout routines.
✨ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵:Motivational quotes or images representing self-improvement and learning.

𝟐. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬

✨ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹: Maps, famous landmarks, or exotic destinations you want to visit.
✨ 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Photos of your dream house, cozy interiors, or design ideas.
✨ 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀: Images reflecting activities you want to pursue, like painting, dancing, or gardening.

𝟑. 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬

Use empowering words or phrases like "𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴," "𝗜 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, or "𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄."

𝟒. 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

✨ 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Pictures of money, gold, or financial charts.
✨ 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Trophies, certificates, or symbolic representations of success in your field.

𝟓. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

✨ 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Photos or symbols of meaningful relationships.
✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Inspirational figures or role models you admire.

𝟔. 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠

✨ 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺: Nature scenes, meditative symbols, or calming imagery.
✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Symbols like mandalas, chakras, or quotes from spiritual leaders.

𝟕. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

Add notes like “𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱” to set timelines for achieving specific goals.

𝟖. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

Include personal photos or mementos that remind you of your "𝘄𝗵𝘆."

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒊𝒑𝒔:
𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂, 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆, 𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆, 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅.

What’s on your vision board for this year?

02/03/2025

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of traditional medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. Originating in China and West Asia, it has gained popularity worldwide for its potential to ease pain, improve circulation, and promote healing.

12/01/2024