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Finding My Ikigai as a Massage Therapist, AMTA Volunteer, and Continuing Education Provider
I didn’t discover ikigai—the Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being”—from a single moment of clarity. I found it gradually, over...

Scott Raymond LMT
3 days ago3 min read
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What Really Happens During a Massage (and Why It Feels So Good)
Massage as a Whole-System Healing Modality Ever wonder why you feel so relaxed, light, and clear-headed after a massage therapy session?...

Dr. Tatiana Parzynski
5 days ago3 min read
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Ancient Tools, Modern Hands: Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques for Massage Therapists
As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I spent nearly a decade teaching master's and doctoral students at the Oregon College...

Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac.
Apr 174 min read
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The Power of Volunteering: How AMTA Transformed My Massage Therapy Career and Life
by Melissa Martinie LMT When I first started volunteering for the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) , I had no idea just how...

Melissa Martinie LMT
Feb 123 min read
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