Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a Registered Massage Therapist or an Equine Massage Therapist? Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a difference? D’Arcy Lane Institute is attending the 2014 Western Fair. Our information booth is located in the Canada Building and we will be here for…
Colin is a current student at D’Arcy Lane Institute studying to become a Registered Massage Therapist. He is also a personal trainer and Level-1 Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist. His personal philosophy is that every human being has virtually unlimited athletic potential, and his job is to help you discover it. Colin uses a combination of strength…
I wanted to share an older article from Massage Therapy Canada, Summer 2013. This article is written by Ute Gavel, RMT and shares the story of a remarkable RMT named Marion Lemmon whose dedication and passion to her clients and the profession are inspirational. It’s the time of the year when many students are looking…
Making the decision to become a Registered Massage Therapist means deciding to become part of a profession that is strongly committed to providing the highest possible quality of care to the community. This also means that we are a profession deeply rooted in ongoing professional development and continued learning. Your learning does not stop once…
Community outreach is a supervised practical program for the benefit of our students to reinforce and acquire further experience in the development of their skills and knowledge in massage therapy. Students must complete 100 hours of outreach before graduating from our Massage Therapy Program. Outreach is both an enjoyable and educational experience for our…
Considering training to become an equine massage therapist? If so it is important to understand the role of the International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists and the ways in which they help to promote the highest standards in equine massage. The International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists is a not-for-profit organization established…
There are many reasons to consider training as a Massage Therapist. In a previous blog 5 Reasons to become a Massage Therapist (http://darcylane.com/5-reasons-to-become-a-massage-therapist-2/) we talked about having a passion to help people, flexibility, growing opportunities in the field, having a desire to work as part of a larger team, and to have a career that…
What is the RMTAO? For individuals considering a career as a Registered Massage Therapist, this is an important question that you should be asking. It is also important to distinguish the RMTAO from the CMTO (our profession’s regulatory body) as their mandates and responsibilities are different. The Registered Massage Therapist’s Association of Ontario is a…
D’Arcy Lane Institute recently received a letter from an individual with regards to a graduate of D’Arcy Lane, Stephanie Grant. Both Stephanie and her client have requested that this story be shared. They would like to share her client’s story to recognize Stephanie and as an example of the ability of massage therapy to facilitate…
Infant Massage! On April 23rd the second year D’Arcy Lane students had the opportunity to learn about infant massage. Massage for your little ones can help to improve circulation, relieve discomfort from gas and constipation, stimulate the neurological system, increase alertness and reduce stress. Infant massage also fosters the special bond between parent and child.…