MassageSchoolsGuide.com capitalizes on popularity of online video to demonstrate massage therapy techniques.
United States of America (Press Release) September 30, 2007 --
Massage Schools Guide (www.massageschoolsguide.com), an online resource and information center for students interested in a career as a massage therapist, has introduced video modules to allow prospective students or other visitors to gain familiarity with a variety of massage techniques.
“With the increased popularity of YouTube, the explosion of video sharing sites and access to broadband connections, the use of video is becoming much more mainstream,” states Terry McDermott, co-administrator of Massage Schools Guide. “We believe that visitors to our website are better served when they have the option of both reading about and watching massage therapists in action.”
During recent weeks Massage Schools Guide has added four video modules focusing on:
• Full Body Massage
• Back Massage
• Neck and Shoulder Massage
• Sports Massage
Each module demonstrates the entire procedure for the specific type of massage session described from preparation through conclusion. A narrator describes the techniques employed and familiarizes the viewer with the sequence of steps to provide the optimal results and the video allows viewers to see the massage therapist in action through the entire session.
“We don’t intend these videos to be a substitute for formal training,” says McDermott. “They are available so that visitors interested in a career as a massage therapist can become familiar with the activities and responsibilities of a therapist. Watching an entire session while listening to a step-by-step description provides a much clearer perspective from the point-of-view of the massage therapist.”
Online video is becoming more popular as a medium for providing information in addition to its already enormous popularity as a method of sharing amusing video episodes or newsworthy events. Many videos are original creations while others are copies of segments from TV shows or news reports. Webmasters are now leveraging the widespread availability of broadband connections to the Internet which allow videos to be streamed in real time despite the large amounts of data that must be transferred.
“While there will never be a substitute for hands-on training for massage therapists,“ says McDermott, “we feel that we have a responsibility to offer as many insights into the massage therapy career as possible. If video helps a student make a more informed choice, then it has done its job.”
“With the increased popularity of YouTube, the explosion of video sharing sites and access to broadband connections, the use of video is becoming much more mainstream,” states Terry McDermott, co-administrator of Massage Schools Guide. “We believe that visitors to our website are better served when they have the option of both reading about and watching massage therapists in action.”
During recent weeks Massage Schools Guide has added four video modules focusing on:
• Full Body Massage
• Back Massage
• Neck and Shoulder Massage
• Sports Massage
Each module demonstrates the entire procedure for the specific type of massage session described from preparation through conclusion. A narrator describes the techniques employed and familiarizes the viewer with the sequence of steps to provide the optimal results and the video allows viewers to see the massage therapist in action through the entire session.
“We don’t intend these videos to be a substitute for formal training,” says McDermott. “They are available so that visitors interested in a career as a massage therapist can become familiar with the activities and responsibilities of a therapist. Watching an entire session while listening to a step-by-step description provides a much clearer perspective from the point-of-view of the massage therapist.”
Online video is becoming more popular as a medium for providing information in addition to its already enormous popularity as a method of sharing amusing video episodes or newsworthy events. Many videos are original creations while others are copies of segments from TV shows or news reports. Webmasters are now leveraging the widespread availability of broadband connections to the Internet which allow videos to be streamed in real time despite the large amounts of data that must be transferred.
“While there will never be a substitute for hands-on training for massage therapists,“ says McDermott, “we feel that we have a responsibility to offer as many insights into the massage therapy career as possible. If video helps a student make a more informed choice, then it has done its job.”
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