We talked to Liz Meer, a massage therapist at SuNu Wellness in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, about specializing in pre- and post-natal massage. She shares why she chose the specialty, what a day in her life is like,… Read More ›
If you\’re interested in becoming a massage therapist, there are many career directions to explore. In the Massage Specialties Series we\’re checking in with NWHSU alumni and other massage therapists around the Twin Cities about how they\’ve built specialized careers…. Read More ›
Sarah Haar has always been engaged in her local Red Wing community. So, it made sense for her to get involved with the Minnesota chapter of the American Massage Therapist Association (AMTA-MN). At the end of 2019, she ran for… Read More ›
Many people do not have access to integrative therapies like massage. Diane Long, MHS, SEP, BCTMB (they/them) has built a career trying to change that. Diane, who graduated from the massage therapy program 15 years ago and also earned their master of… Read More ›
Ever wonder what it’s actually like to live and work as a massage therapist after you graduate? Our mentors and professors work hard to prepare us for the professional world. However, there are many different paths to choose from. It… Read More ›
To support your massage therapy clients, it’s important to have as many tools in your toolbox as possible. If your practice feels repetitive or you struggle to attract new clients, consider learning a new skill like Shiatsu. Balancing modalities from… Read More ›
We know how effective chiropractic care, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and massage therapy are for chronic pain patients. Now, more and more, major medical guidelines are catching up. Most recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a guideline for non-surgical… Read More ›
Jason Erickson ‘06 has a massage therapy practice based in pain science. Having completed more than 1500 continuing education hours, he’s learned many different modalities, but for him, it all comes down to understanding pain. “It’s something that supersedes any… Read More ›
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NWHSU has a large clinic system dedicated to patient care. In addition to on-campus clinics, we have community clinics throughout the metro. Students provide free care to a diverse patient population under clinical faculty supervision. We added two new community… Read More ›
When you think of sports practice, what comes to mind? NWHSU alumni are supporting athletes in creative and exciting ways. From sideline care to functional mobility training, our alumni help athletes—in the broadest sense—train, compete, recover, and just live full,… Read More ›