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Unlike Swedish massage, which is mostly used for relaxation, Shiatsu is usually sought out by clients who seek relief from some kind of ailment. Joseph Rongo, Director of ASIS Massage Education, stresses the importance of the philosophy behind Shiatsu: “A primary precept of Zen Shiatsu is the importance of remaining in a Zen-like—a present state—when practicing. Be in the moment.”
Suellen Trumbour-Cheney, RN, MPS, RPP, RPE is a registered polarity practitioner and a holistic nurse counselor who has been in private practice for over three decades. She is also an instructor at the ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff campus. As a certified polarity educator (APTA and Masterworks Internationally), she delights in passing on her learning and experience to new students and explorers.
In laymen’s terms, Swedish massage is most commonly used for relaxation. If your client simply wants to unwind and isn’t seeking alternative therapies for chronic pain or other ailments; Swedish massage is the way to go. However, there is an additional benefit to Swedish massage, one other than relaxation.
Did you know that the demand for massage therapists exceeds the actual amount of massage therapists seeking employment? In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapy is the fastest growing occupation in the country. Employment opportunities are expected to grow 22 percent through 2024, which is “much faster than average” when compared to other occupations.
Jennifer was chosen as the ASIS Massage Education Student of the Month for December “because of the growth and openness she has showed. She shows up every day ready to learn and eager to apply all that she is absorbing and brings conviction, passion, and humor into the classroom. These traits, along with her level of self-awareness and honesty, are what make her shine in the classroom.”