Myotherapists

Aspiring myotherapists should obtain hands-on clinical experience with clients while in school. Additionally, any volunteer or part-time experience in the office of a myotherapist or massage therapist will provide a useful introduction to the field.

Patients, many of whom have been suffering pain for some time, may be grouchy and in a foul mood. Sometimes a good sense of humor is enough to erase a patient's crankiness.

Questions arise during treatment. For example: Should pressure be kept a few seconds longer? Is the patient ready to end his or her sessions? Are these exercises challenging enough? Good intuition is another important quality you will need in order to answer such questions on the spot. While you will learn the basics of myotherapy in school, you'll need instincts and intuition to help you in actual practice.

Because of the repetitive movements used in myotherapy, many practitioners often run the risk of self-injury. It's important to be aware of your body's limitations and not overuse your own muscles and joints. Sometimes, myotherapists need treatment for their own repetitive stress problems.