Tips for Greening Your Practice, Part 3 Non-toxic Products

• Use environmentally friendly products to clean your treatment space. Oxygen bleaches and citrus based cleaners are effective and nontoxic.
• Avoid soaps and hand sanitizers containing triclosan. Studies have Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for Greening Your Practice, Part 2 Energy

• Energy Star reports that compact fluorescent bulbs use about 90 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. Every 90-watt bulb replaced by a CFL saves Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for Greening Your Practice, Part 1 Laundry

• According to the American Massage Therapy Association’s 2010 survey of consumers, roughly, 37.7 million people had a total of 162 million massages in 2010. That means that 324 million sheets were washed by massage therapists. Doing laundry can have a significant impact on the environment because many conventional detergents contain toxic chemicals. The laundry process also Read the rest of this entry »

Interview with Atlanta School of Massage Instructor, Carol Venclik, Part 2

By Selena Anduze

SA: In my opinion, joining the Green Spa Network is a magnificent step for Atlanta School of Massage ! I love that we now offer natural products that are eco-friendly and safe for the consumer. Plus, it’s awesome for the students to move in this direction and to see that there are alternatives to harsh and abrasive high-chemical products.  What are your thoughts about the benefits or drawbacks, if any, to this new venture?

CV: I think joining the Green Spa Network was a great step for Atlanta School of Massage , and I support it completely! It’s when we all work together that Read the rest of this entry »

Interview with Atlanta School of Massage Instructor, Carol Venclik, Part 1

By Selena Anduze

SA: For many years now, you have been an integral part of the ASM family. You have touched the lives of so many students! How has teaching the healing arts enriched your life?

CV: I have gratefully been a part of Atlanta School of Massage for 13 years and I have equally been graced by many students. The student-to-teacher role is always changing, but from my perspective, I am both an educator and a willing student at the same time. I learn from my students every day. I love when Read the rest of this entry »