The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare.

Medical lab professional’s week is an annual celebration recognizing the critical role laboratory professionals and pathologists play in healthcare. These individuals are the unsung heroes and backbone of the medical industry, they run all the tests, biopsies, screenings and process every sample. They are not the ones delivering the news, but rather the ones doing the hard investigative work behind the good and bad results.

Recognizing these people, who often work in obscurity, out of sight from the public, and even other medical professionals can be a bit tricky. As an HR or clinic manager, this week offers the opportunity to honor, support and celebrate your lab team’s vital contribution.

How to do that?

Skip the Fluff and click the links to lists of suggested activities in the text below:

A quick list of some that you can do whether you are remote, in-person or hybrid.

A quick list of staff appreciation ideas things that you can do both in person remote and hybrid.

Generic press release template.

Useful for team, business or industry recognition.

There are two types of massage at work. The first, fastest, smoothest and easiest to execute is "employer provided." This is when the company foots the bill. the second type of massage at work is "employee paid." This is when the employer gives their blessing for massage to operate on sight and leaves it to employees to handle their own payment and scheduling.

In either case massage has been proven to lower stress and improve performance both cognitively and physically in the short and long term and its well worth the investment.

“Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that make up metabolic syndrome.” — MayoClinic.org

How to fill your book as a new massage therapist isn’t as east as 1,2,3… It takes usually more skills than an individual has, but over time you build your confidence, as well as your clients. Here are my experiences growing.

Corotate Massage Programs give companies the edge over their competitors by attracting and retaining talent, improving moral and worker productivity. With the added bonus of just being nice to the team that makes the dream come true.

Chapter 1,

The Downtown Studio.

By the winter of 2014, I had been in business as a massage therapist for three years, providing massage in my home, or scheduling my services as outcalls. While working on and off as an electrician, I continued to build my practice.

To me an office space demonstrates a level of commitment and professionalism. As my practice expanded, I began renting shared space, moving several times in search of a better location, and a more welcoming space.

Finally my vision of HUGE south facing windows and an abundance of sunlight was realized in downtown Portland in the Fine Arts Building. At last, my own space! I could create my own healing atmosphere. Emphasizing a clean, bright, fresh vibe.