Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage

Comment by Lorie A Warren, LMT, RCR on November 10, 2011 - 08:43 AM
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Thanks for your question Elaine. Here are the basics:

DAY PROGRAM

Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Students can graduate in 22 weeks.This time frame takes into account a one week break and five excused absences.

Cost for this program including supplies is $5495.00

NIGHT PROGRAM

Monday-Thursday from 5:30 pm -10:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am - Noon.

Students can graduate in 24 weeks.This time frame takes into account a one week break and five excused absences.

Cost for this program including supplies is $5495.00

ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm.

Students can graduate in 12.5 weeks.

Cost for this program including supplies is $5995.00

FINANCIAL LOANS AVAILABLE

TSTM has been approved by Sallie Mae to be part of their Smart Loan Option program. These loans are available for all of our courses (massage therapy and reflexology). Call 1-888-271-5543 or visit them online at Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan to apply. If you have tried getting a loan through Sallie Mae or another financial institution, but were unable to borrow, we may be able to help you. Please contact our school's owner, George Sampsel, to see if you qualify: 865-588-7878 ext 18.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

18 years old High school diploma or GED An interview and completed application A signed enrollment agreement No previous crime conviction

Comment by Lorie A Warren, LMT, RCR on November 28, 2011 - 10:28 AM
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Regarding Lynda's question: I was just wondering.....is 49 yrs of age too old to start a career as a LMT?

Lynda we have had students and graduates of all ages come through our program. We teach you the proper body mechanics that enable you to work smarter, not harder. Our method of teaching Swedish massage teaches you to use gravity to your advantage and lean on your client, never push. We also teach you several different ways to find what type of routine works best for you. We use several tools to help you preserve the longevity of your career. Thank you so very much for asking your question. I'm sure there are others who were seeking the same answer!!

Lorie

Comment by Lorie A Warren, LMT, RCR on November 10, 2011 - 11:21 AM
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Ken there are several things you can do to help with your headaches. Look at your diet and try to cut down on excess sugar, salt and caffeine. Make sure your body is hydrated. So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.Receiving regular massage is another way to help.

For immediate relief try applying pressure to a popular acupressure point:

Hand acupressure point (Li 4):

Time needed: 2-3 minutes

Benefits: A major acupressure point to relieve general head and face pain, e.g. headache, toothache, sinus pain.

How: The point is located on both hands, about 3-4cm (1.5 inches) in from the edge of the webbing between your thumbs and index fingers. Put your left thumb on the right hand point and your left index finger on the other (palm) side of the webbing to create a pinching technique. Squeeze and massage the point in very small circular movements for 1-2 minutes. Repeat on the other hand.

Tips: Press and knead these points anytime you have pain in your head or face; close your eyes and focus on the points as you press them.

Note for female clients:Not to be pressed during pregnancy (particularly in last trimester) as it can stimulate uterine contractions.

Good luck with getting rid of those headaches! Our student clinic is now open in the mornings, Tue and Thur evenings: 865-588-2324

Comment by Danyl Walton on November 18, 2011 - 01:33 PM
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Dear Lorie, I am currently a student of massage therapy and was wondering if there were any online reference material, either subscription or even better-free, that you would recommend to students to assist in our learning? Thank you in advance!

Comment by Lorie A Warren, LMT, RCR on November 18, 2011 - 04:10 PM
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In regards to this question: Dear Lorie, I am currently a student of massage therapy and was wondering if there were any online reference material, either subscription or even better-free, that you would recommend to students to assist in our learning? Thank you in advance!

Thanks for asking Danyl! You will find tons and tons of online help and information about massage therapy. I'm a huge fan of following massage therapy and bodywork educators: Gil Hedley, Thomas Myers, Eric Dalton and the list goes on. They all have informative blogs you can read. I'm also a fan of Massage Magazine and Massage Today's website. You can also learn tons from Massagenerd.com. If you have $ to spend you can subscribe to Primapictures.com or invest in numerous iPad/iPhone anatomy apps. I hope this information helps!

Comment by Lynda on November 27, 2011 - 09:19 PM
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I was just wondering.....is 49 yrs of age too old to start a career as a LMT?