Sherwood Massage Therapy

I’m excited to share some great news! Please join me in welcoming Michaella West to the practice.

Michaella is a licensed massage therapist ( #29718) who graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts, where she completed an intensive 800-hour professional massage therapy program. She offers a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage. Soon to expand her offerings to include Cupping and Gua Sha. Michaella is enthusiastic and compassionate. I am confident that she’ll provide excellent care for every client she sees.

Call or text for an appointment 971-264-3080 or schedule online at
https://www.massagebook.com/biz/SherwoodMassageTherapy

It takes money and commitment to be a Licensed Massage Therapist in Oregon…
Initial Licensing Fees:
Application $100.00
Electronic Fingerprinting Processing $47.25
Initial License $100.00 (under 12 months)
Initial License $200.00 (over 12 months)
Renewal Licensing Fees:
Active License Renewal $200.00 (every 2 years)
Continuing Education Classes free – several hundred dollars
Please make sure your massage therapist is licensed

Every Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) must complete 25 hours of continuing education each renewal period (2 years). The intent of Continuing Education is to protect the public by maintaining knowledge and skills of massage and/or bodywork.

The Dangers of Patronizing Unlicensed Massage Therapists
Potential Injuries
Since unlicensed massage therapists don’t receive the rigorous training required in Oregon, they’re more likely to accidentally harm you with poor technique.
Overworked, Underpaid
If a massage business/individual is unlicensed, it means they’re operating illegally. Therefore, it’s possible that the therapists working there are underpaid and possibly in a human trafficking situation.
In addition to the employees of the illegal business being financially exploited, it’s also likely that they’re overworked. It’s true with any occupation that working too many hours leads to carelessness and errors. A tired massage therapist has more of a chance to aggravate an injury on their client than a well-rested one.

Did you know to qualify to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oregon, an applicant must:
Meet specific education requirements listed below, and
Pass the Oregon Jurisprudence (law) exam, and
Have passed a Board approved written National Examination.
The Board requires 625 hours of education from an accredited or Department of Education approved school with the following:
Education must include:
A minimum of 200 hours of health sciences, consisting of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, and Kinesiology; and
A minimum of 300 hours of Massage Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Sanitation, Communication, and Ethics.
The remaining 125 hours required may be in any of the above subject areas

Come see me at my new (old) location, Sherwood Chiropractic & Rehab