Each of us has a purpose and a calling. How can you determine your Ikigai? […]
What Is It You Were Meant to Do?
Top 10 Fitness Trends in 2019
From wearable technology to functional training, here are this year’s top 10 fitness trends — straight from the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) 13th annual survey. […]
5 Tips for Healthy Living this Spring
Spring into Wellness! Jump start your health this spring with these 5 simple nutrition, fitness & lifestyle tips. […]
What are Trigger Points?
Do you ever have a sore spot that makes you nearly jump in pain when it’s touched? How about suddenly feeling pain in one area when an entirely different area of your body is the one being pressed? This may not be a muscle in spasm. It could be a trigger point. […]
It’s Been Two Months Since the Holidays. Still Feeling Stressed?
Another year, another holiday season comes and goes – quickly. We are already in February of 2019, and may still be asking ourselves, “Where did the time go?” As enjoyable as the holiday season may be, one possible aftereffect that unfortunately lingers is stress, which affects many of us. We can refer to this as […]
Affording College: Steps to Applying for Financial Aid
Paying for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Did you know there are several financial aid programs available that you may qualify for? At Swedish Institute, approximately 85 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid- either through grants, scholarships or student loans. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or you are […]
Swedish Institute Massage Therapy Graduate Blends Martial Arts with Holistic Wellness
Six years ago, martial arts met massage therapy when Tiffany Duncan, a black belt in Taekwondo decided to explore a new career path as a massage therapist at Swedish Institute. Searching for a new career Growing up in Queens, NY, Duncan thrived in the fields of science and math, but her passion was in the […]
The Benefits of using with Gua Sha for your Massage Therapy Business
Boost Your Massage Therapy Business with Gua Sha Boosting your massage therapy business begins with offering patients a variety of treatments that bring optimum relief for their individual needs. Gua Sha – pronounced just like it’s spelled – is gaining popularity as this ancient Chinese healing technique is helping to ease pain while increasing business. […]
How To Become A Personal Trainer
How Becoming a Personal Trainer Can Shape Your Future Today, personal trainers are at the top of their games when it comes to making a difference in the well-being of others. If you’re dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and have a passion for motivating others to feel their best, then pursuing a career as […]
Swedish Institute Medical Assistant Graduate Finds Success Through Family Hardship
Sometimes, finding the silver lining in an unfortunate situation can set us on a path to success. That was the case for Gavin Greenidge, a 25-year-old Swedish Institute Medical Assistant graduate, who embraced his passion for the medical field after his mother suffered a life-changing stroke. Read on to hear his inspiring story. Growing Up […]
