Massage therapy can reduce muscle pain

Muscles that are in spasm will be painful to the touch. The pain is caused by ischemic muscle tissue. Ischemia means the muscle is lacking proper blood flow, usually due to the muscle spasm. This in turn creates the following undesirable process:

- Because the muscle is not receiving enough blood, the muscle is also not receiving enough oxygen
- The lack of oxygen causes the muscle to produce lactic acid
- The lactic acid makes the muscle feel sore following physical activity.

After the muscle is relaxed through massage therapy, the lactic acid will be released from the muscle, and the muscle should start receiving enough blood and oxygen.

Neuromuscular massage therapy will feel painful at first, but the pressure of the massage should alleviate the muscle spasm. At this point, it is extremely important to communicate with the massage therapist regarding the pressure - whether the pressure is too much, too little, getting better, getting worse. The therapist should listen and respond accordingly. The massage therapy pressure should never be overly painful. In fact, most people describe the pressure as “good pain”. ~ Source: SpineHealth.com

Top Reasons to Join Our Program

1. INDIVDUALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Only 16 students in ALL classes, both hands-on AND lecture/discussion time. We want to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions.

2. STUDENT SUCCESS IN LICENSURE.
Our student's exam pass rate is currently 100% for the last 6 months of 2008. Compare that to the N.C. state pass rate of 75% and the nationwide exam pass rate of 66% for the same time period.

3. NO INSTRUCTOR ABSENCES in 4 YEARS!!
That means no "subs" or "guest speakers", just quality instruction from state approved instructors every day.

4. ONLINE CLASSROOM.
We offer cutting edge technology for you with an online classroom for you to complete and submit many of your assignments, as well as check all your course GPA's and attendance online.

5. INTERNET AND WiFi IN THE CLASSROOM
We utilize the internet on a large computer projector.(Google and YouTube are our friends!)

For more information on our school for massage therapy, please visit our site!

Enrollment is now open!

Interested in becoming a massage therapist?

Edmund Morgan School of Massage is currently accepting applicants for the winter semester.

We offer classes both during the day, and in the evening!

Only 16 students in each class to ensure a personal, comfortable learning environment.

Classes begin November 2, 2009

Contact Kristie at 704 - 896-2636 for additional information.

Hope to see you soon!

Meet Some of Our Staff

Kristie Morgan
Kristie is the co-owner, Director of Admissions and School Administrator. She has ten years management experience. In addition, she has three years owning and operating a small business. She managed a chiropractic office for two years. Her discipline, experienced skill, and professionalism are a tremendous asset to the Edmund Morgan School.

John D. Morgan N.D., L.M.B.T. #2151
John is the co-owner, Program Director, and the primary instructor at the Edmund Morgan School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy. A therapist since 1995, he has given over 5,500 massage therapy sessions. He has been a massage and bodywork instructor since 1996 with over 5,000 hours in the classroom environment. John is a skilled adult educator and is ready to guide you in your learning process and share his passion for bodywork.

For more information on our staff, and this Massage Therapy School in NC, please visit our site!

Recent News

Just a few things to take note of...

Massage Diploma Program
- We are pleased to announce our next diploma program will begin on November 2, 2009. We limit the amount of students in each class to give you a more "hands on" experience. Typically each class contains 16 students. Call Kristie for more information: 704-896-2636

Massage Employment Increases!
- Employment is expected to grow faster than average over the 2006-16 period as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy. According to the U.S. Department of Labor employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than average for all occupations!

Need a Massage?
Feel the benefits of a muscle soothing, stress reducing student massage! Our next student massage clinic will be October 12 - 24. Visit our website to sign up. Just click on the HAND "Please Sign In".

For more information on our massage therapy school, please visit our website or call our office.

Continuing Education

Did you know … … … ?

1. You are required to take 24 hours of continuing education in order to renew your license.
2. Three (3) hours of the 24 hours MUST be in Ethics.
3. If your N.C. massage license expires on December 31, you will need to renew your license by November 1.

The Edmund Morgan School offers a wide variety of Continuing Education classes. Both on-site and on-line!

For more information regarding massage therapy continuing education, please visit our website!

Student Massage Clinicals

Student Massage Clinicals are October 12-24!!!

$35/hr Student Massage

Schedule yourself a one or two hour massage.

Just click on the HAND "Please Sign In". Or, call Kristie 704/896-2636

Appointments are 8 am to 9 pm!!! Monday-Friday and Saturday 8-2!!

Testimonial

"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful education. Every time I work with a therapist who was trained somewhere else I am reminded how well organized, knowledgeable and thorough you were. Thank you so much. I know I have a lot farther to go in massage but you gave me a fantastic start!"
-- Holly Adams

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Massage Certification

To practice the art of massage therapy, the amount of knowledge you must have is determined by the state in which you practice. Some states require full licensure, while others need a certification. There are even some states, where you need either.

In North Carolina a license is required. If you are learning in-state, you must complete 500 hours of in class hours of supervised instruction at a state approved school.

You must also complete a certain number of continuing ed classes per year to maintain your license.

Massage therapy as a healing process is getting stronger every year, make sure that your therapist is certified and licensed.

Edmund Morgan School of Massage

Welcome to the Edmund Morgan School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy!

Alumni, Potential Students, Future Employers...

We are excited to introduce a new way for each and everyone of you to communicate with each other. Alumni can keep in touch with fellow classmates! Future employers can post job opportunities! Potential Students can read and ask questions about our massage therapy program...

The Edmund Morgan School offers the most comprehensie and experiential program to those planning to join the momentous growth of the profession. Our program offers a powerful combination of educational excellence and balance-balance between classic Western massage, bodywork in the Eastern tradition, clinical massage specialization, and bodywork focusing on the integration of mind, body and spirit.

So, let's get started. Have a question for John or Kristie Morgan? Looking for a massage therapist to join your practice? Just post it here!

Can't wait to hear from all of you!

Kristie Morgan
Director of Admissions
Edmund Morgan School
of Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy