Massage therapy can be a natural way to help remedy back pain, reduce stress, provide relief and relaxation, and contribute to overall wellness. It is also used in pain management for cancer patients and in sports medicine. Although it is not a “medical” panacea, there is science behind massage therapy and its uses. What we…(Read More)
In 2018, Americans spent $8.36 billion on nail salon services. You may be one of the regular customers who has contributed to that number by frequently visiting a nail technician for a manicure and/or pedicure. You may think of it as a relaxing indulgence or luxury, or you may make it part of…(Read More)
Studying to become a medical assistant may be your fastest route to a career in healthcare. Because a medical assistant must be so versatile – and can work in a variety of places in the healthcare industry – receiving certification could be just the beginning of a career that could go in a plethora of…(Read More)
Wondering the timeline of medical assisting? A medical assistant is a valuable resource in the healthcare industry because of his or her versatility: part clinician, part administrative assistant, part counselor and comforter. Although they may not have been officially recognized by title until the early 20th century, medical assistants have been helping physicians at least…(Read More)
Here in Florida having air conditioning is a necessity throughout the year. If you like to gamble, then just let your home’s heating and cooling equipment keep running without regularly testing the system. You might get lucky and have no problems. However, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise: no A/C. To…(Read More)
When you’re studying to become a medical assistant, a vital part of your education that all major medical employers value should involve participating in an externship. A medical assisting externship, a requirement of the Florida Academy Medical Assisting Program, gives you the opportunity to enhance your studies, applying additional hands-on experience in an…(Read More)
If you’ve ever had a massage – or even sat in a massage chair in the mall – you know how it feels to have your tension wiped away and your muscles relaxed. It feels so good! Now, imagine helping other people reduce tension, ease joint and muscle pain and even lessen the symptoms of…(Read More)
Let your creativity soar with a career as a professional nail technician, a career that is expected to grow 13 percent by 2026 – much faster than average for other jobs. Florida’s employment of nail technicians is among the highest in the country, proving it’s an in-demand job with a bright future. If…(Read More)
You might think that massage therapy is a modern trend that natural healing practitioners are pushing. That’s partially true. The medical benefits of massage therapy are certainly being touted these days, but it’s not new. Massage therapy is part of a traditional holistic system of healing methods that began about 5,000 years…(Read More)