I NEED a venue in north Denver, Broomfield, Thornton/Northglenn, etc. for the NorthernColorado Divas to meet this Monday night (not tonight). My first preference would...
Wendy W. replied:
Red Crane Teas 4655 W 37 th Ave, Denver, CO 80212 (303) 477-3642
Wendy W. replied:
http://www.hilltopandwildflowers.com/Home.html Denver Boutique Hotel Country Inn Guest House Romantic Getaway www.hilltopandwildflowers.com Hilltop Inn located just outside of Denver is a boutique hotel with a country inn or guest house feel that is known as the perfect romantic getaway.
Wendy W. replied:
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Mandy H. replied:
MsVicki Recen would love to host you at Arista Spa 5280 in wheatridge....
Massage School Recommendations? Hello, Denverites... I am considering attending a massage school in the Denver area (would be willing to commute to, say, Boulder, for a...
divine89 replied:
I've heard great things about the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. I don't recommend IBMC...
Anonymous replied:
I have a couple of friends who went to school for it. I'll find out where they went and get back to you (they're not redditors as far as I know). EDIT: Apparently they went to [Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy](http://www.coimt.com), and it's located in Colorado Springs. Probably more of a commute than you want.
TrollinAtSchool replied:
I made the mistake of going into a trade program that I'm just about finished with. However, it appears that I failed to do proper research on jobs. I know nothing about the massage industry (other than I have an appointment for one on Monday), but I feel like that market is pretty saturated. Make sure there are jobs before you commit to a program!
GrantNexus replied:
Woo is rampant, licensing agencies do little to prevent it, and as students have to spend 6 months or more getting licensed, the schools usually charge the therapist-to-be AND the patient, raking in the cash. The market after school is completely flooded. But you do what you want- ignore my advice.
I've had girlfriends (going through school) and roommates (who practiced massage.) Getting licensed is a bunch of bull.
From www.quackwatch.com :
The Bottom Line
Ordinary massage and the legitimate practice of massage therapy can help people feel better. However, many practitioners falsely claim to do much more, and the agencies that oversee the educational and licensing systems display no evidence of concern about this. If you seek help from a massage therapist, try to select one who does not espouse the irrational beliefs or practices mentioned in this article. Al Wuthnow, MS, CMT, who practices in Mill Valley, California, has summed up the situation very succinctly:
I've been astounded over the years at the outlandish claims made by many body workers. It's wonderful to get a great massage. It does increase circulation, gives temporary relief to pain, provides a sense of well being, and promotes relaxation, but I don't know of anything (other than the blues) that it has ever cured. People need to realize that just because it is a wonderful pleasure that does not make it good medicine. A few pointers for consumers:
If the therapist tells you what is wrong with you, the therapist is probably wrong and breaking the law to diagnose.
If the therapist tells you to take "such and such" to help your problem, don't do it until you check with a real doctor.
If the therapist tells you to see a dermatologist because they are concerned about a mole on you back or elsewhere, DO IT!
If a therapist asks you about a lump in your breast or elsewhere and it has not been checked out by a medical professional, it is probably a good idea to see your doctor.
If your therapist is an ethical one, take a deep breath or two, and enjoy the massage.
GrantNexus replied:
Dont go. They teach phony medicine there. Just practice on people until you get better.