Got Knots? Come to the Massage-A-Thon, August 14 - 15, 2010
Please help us raise critical funding to support the Potomac Massage Training Institute by participating in our Massage-A-Thon this weekend! Book an appointment in our clinic for Saturday, August 14 or Sunday, August 15 with one of our graduates, and that practitioner will donate the entire proceeds from your session to the school.
PMTI is the only nonprofit massage school in the DC area and, like most charities, has confronted serious fiscal challenges in this difficult economy. In spite of this, we continue to sustain one of the oldest and one of the best programs in the country. If you've received a good massage in the DC area at any time within the last 34 years, chances are, you have worked with a PMTI grad. Your generous donation will help the school raise vital funds to support our programs and continue that tradition.
To participate, simply call the Clinic Scheduling Desk at (202) 686-7046 and request a Massage-a-Thon appointment. You will be asked to reserve your slot ahead of time with a credit card. Session start times run from 9 AM through 4:30 PM. The suggested donation is $75. Our graduates are some of the best in the industry and generally bill at a higher rate, so participants are often inclined to donate more.
Thank you so much for supporting our school. Please feel free to pass the word on to family and friends as well!
The Benefits of Receiving Massage
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Massage can improve injury repair time, mental health and attitude, and performance at all levels.
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A typical massage will stretch and loosen muscles and connective tissue, improving blood and lymph flow throughout the body.
According to recent research studies massage therapy has been shown to be effective in:
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Soothing chronic back pain better than any other complementary therapies.
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Decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Reducing anxiety and lowering blood pressure in stroke patients.
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Easing post-operative pain.
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Reducing headache frequency.
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Easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Massage therapy has also been the focus of recent studies on improvements in symptoms of cancer patients.
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Following massage therapy, 50% of surveyed cancer patients reported a reduction in symptoms of pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety, nausea, and depression.
For more information visit www.amtamassage.org.
Finding the Right Massage Setting for You!
PMTI offers a variety of ways for you to experience the many benefits of massage therapy. We have over 2000 graduates working all over the world making a difference in many people’s lives through the power of skilled touch. Whether you are looking for a massage therapist in your area of work or home, are interested in receiving a massage in our professional or graduate clinics on campus or you would like to participate in our student’s learning process by scheduling your massage in our student clinic, we can help.
FIND A THERAPIST
For a directory of PMTI graduates who are practicing in your area including the modalities they practice Click Here.
PMTI On-Site MASSAGE THERAPY CLINICS
We invite you to take advantage of our massage clinics which are open to the general public by appointment only. Whether you’re visiting us for your first massage or you come to see us on a regular basis, we offer a variety of appointment times each day to accommodate your schedule and to help you have a relaxing experience.
For our Student Clinic - Click Here
For our Graduate Clinic - Click Here
For our Professional Clinic - Click Here