Swedish Blog
The executive team at Swedish Institute began taking steps to prepare for a possible closure in the week leading up to COVID-19 being officially declared a global pandemic (March 11, 2020). In the days leading up to March 11, we mobilized a committee that was comprised of our program deans, IT department, and executive […]
After nearly 7 months of millions of Americans working and schooling from home, massage therapists, physical therapists and chiropractors are all reporting a surge of injuries, musculoskeletal issues, and client complaints about shoulder, neck and back pain. Although some businesses have re-opened their doors, for many people the work-from-home arrangement does not have an […]
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and states begin to re-open, massage therapy providers across the country are getting back to business — and this newly re-opened industry is looking to hire and staff up again. New York City just entered Phase 3 of re-opening and the public, it seems, clearly cannot wait to return to their […]
This has been a devastating couple of months for our city, our country, and our world. We are mourning more than 100,000 lives that have been lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. alone, and we are mourning the untimely deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many more Black […]
With the recent changes going in our world concerning COVID-19, many colleges and schools are moving classes traditionally taught on campus to online platforms so that students can continue working towards their career goals. This can be a big change in the way students absorb information, study and take exams and the key to success […]
As we all try to navigate COVID-19 and the new reality that we have found ourselves living in, it is more important than ever to take good care of ourselves, both physically and mentally. Stress takes a toll on our immune system, which is the one thing we cannot compromise right now. Here are a […]
Valentine’s Day is a day that we all take time to tell those we care about how much they mean to us. So what better time to share with our students just a few of the many reasons why we love you, each and every single day! 1. You Show Up and You Work Hard […]
The new year is always a great time to set goals, but this year in particular — as we enter not only a new year but a new decade — there’s extra importance to thinking beyond a short-term resolution and focusing instead on a long-term vision. Think about the one big switch that will create […]
Average Americans work well into their 60s, so you might as well have a job that’s secure and a career that’s fulfilling, right? U.S. News & World Report recently named the Registered Nurse profession as one of 2019’s Best Jobs based on salary, employment rate, growth, work-life balance and more. On top of that, […]
Massage therapy is becoming one of the most powerful tools to help you take charge of your health and well-being. 📊 Straight from the AMTA 2018 Consumer Study: 🅾️ AMERICANS ARE SEEKING MASSAGE THERAPY FOR SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS Instead of seeking massage solely for relaxation and pampering purposes, over the past decade Americans […]
