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Much of the investor speculation about Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its future centers on the ability to purchase cheaper batteries for the Generation 3 platform, due to launch in about three years time. This is one of the primary topics that separate the longs from the shorts. Success in bringing an affordable, and desirable EV to market could guarantee Tesla a place among the major car manufacturers for the foreseeable future and justify the high valuation. Failure to do so could bring about the crash that some expect and leave Tesla as an interesting footnote in the history of tech stocks.
Here in SA there have been many comments about future battery technology, and undoubtedly there will be developments beyond the current chemistries. But I want to show how Tesla may bring a much cheaper car to market without any sudden breakthroughs in battery technology although this could, and probably will, happen in the future.
However, it is usually a long road from laboratory demonstrations to full-scale production, so I have only followed the existing trends in batteries to see how Tesla may deliver a Generation 3 car at a substantially lower cost than the current Model S.
The aim point is to make a car that is about $40,000 to $45,000 before any tax credits or other incentives but still has a good performance and range. It is not as difficult for Tesla as you might think. I'll look at the cost compared with the Model S.
At each step in the costing analysis I will use values that are on the conservative side, so the final result may be considered a maximum pricing for when the Generation 3 platform enters production in mid to late 2016.
I am not a financial expert so this analysis is necessarily much simplified from the model that Tesla will be using, but I hope that it at least points the way to the cost reductions that could be expected in the next three years.
Starting Point: The Batteries
First of all I'll assume that Tesla will continue to use the best Panasonic cells and not go down the route of cheap generics. I am certain that Elon Musk will not compromise his cars by using less than the best, and I would expect that the relationship between Tesla and Panasonic will continue as long as it is beneficial to both of them: Tesla gets the best cells at a very good bulk price and Panasonic has a very healthy order book!
Another assumption, but a valid one in my opinion, is that Tesla will not produce a car with less than a 60kWh battery, a lesson learned from the very low uptake of the now cancelled 40kWh Model S.
I'll also assume that the cost of the top-end Panasonic cells used by Tesla does not change, except for the usual reductions found in high quantity repeat ordering. The reason for this assumption is that older cell chemistries will almost certainly fall in price as full production is established, but new cells are likely to keep to a similar introductory price as the previous generation until production is ramped up and some of the R&D costs are recovered. I am taking a very conservative view here as, in reality, a battery manufacturer will almost certainly want to bring a new product to market at a competitive price point while still leaving a small price advantage to the customer using the previous generation product.
It is generally accepted that battery energy density improves by 7 to 8% a year, so for this analysis I will assume the lower value to again be on the conservative side. The actual improvement could be much more than this as, with the potential for extremely high orders from EV manufacturers, the incentive for more rapid development is certainly there.
Finally I'll assume that Tesla will follow the trend of the Model S and make Standard 60kWh and 85kWh versions of the Generation 3 car with a Performance (P85) 85kWh version as the top of the range model.
Now, simply looking at the battery pack, a 7% improvement in energy density of the cells over the four years between the launch of the Model S and the Gen 3 platform gives a 31.08% overall improvement. This gives an immediate reduction in the cost of the battery pack, even if the cost for the individual cells has not fallen, as only 76.29% (1/1.3108) of the number of cells in the Model S pack will be needed for the same power. This will also allow the Gen 3 platform to be about 20% smaller than the Model S as has been mentioned by Tesla.
This improvement figure agrees very well with Panasonic's move to 4.0 Ah cells from the 3.1 Ah cells as currently used in the 85kWh Model S (a 29% improvement). The 4.0 Ah cells will certainly be available in high enough production quantities well before 2016. To put this in perspective, Tesla will probably be ordering 100 million cells every two to four months once production is well under way.
Assuming that all parts of the car scale similarly (I realize that this is a rather simple way of looking at the manufacturing process but it gives us a working number, and the battery is a large part of that cost) we have an immediate 23.71% reduction in cost.
Increasing Production
The next aspect in reducing costs is in economies of scale. This is unknown but could be anywhere from 5 to 25% or more. We do know that Tesla intends to manufacture more Generation 3 vehicles per year than the current production rate of the Model S, but I'll be fairly pessimistic and say only 10% savings by economies of scale.
Including this factor now gives 76.29% x 90% = 68.66% of the cost of the equivalent Model S car.
Making a Profit
Finally we need to consider the gross profit margins. If the actual margin realized on the Model S is 25% (a subject of more debating among investors, but projected by Tesla to be reached by Q4 2013) then Elon Musk has said he would be willing to drop the margin on the Gen 3. If it is dropped to 15% (still a very healthy margin, especially if the Gen 3 platform becomes a high volume car) then the cost again falls to 115%/125% = 92% of the above calculation.
The overall reduction by all these factors is to 76.29% x 90% x 92% = 63.17% of the pricing for the Model S cars.
The current prices for the Model S from Tesla's website, not including the tax credits, are $94,900 for the Model S Performance 85kWh, $79,900 for the Model S Standard 85kWh and $69,900 for the Model S Standard 60kWh.
Scaling these figures by 63.17% gives:
$59,948 for a Performance 85kWh Gen 3, $50,473 for a Standard 85kWh Gen 3 and $44,156 for the entry-level 60kWh Gen 3.
The Bottom Line
The prices for the Performance P85 and Standard 85 cars can be reduced a little to give "customer friendly" prices of $59,900 and $49,900 although this drops the gross profit margins to 14.9% and 13.7% respectively. The 60kWh entry-level car is not quite as low as we would like, but it is already below the upper $45,000 mark. If priced at $42,900 it still realizes an 11.7% gross margin.
These figures were arrived at by assuming the lowest expected improvement in battery technology, only 10% reduction in cost because of economies of scale, and still keeping close to the 15% gross margin on the Generation 3 platform with the exception of the entry level model at almost 12%. If battery technology improves more than the minimum (very likely) or economies of scale give a better reduction in cost (high level repeat orders could realize this) then the final production costs could be quite a lot lower and the margins consequently higher.
This time Tesla is also not starting from a completely new design. The Gen 3 platform is a derivative of the Model S, and so most of the development work is already done. This means much lower R&D costs. With 60kWh and 85kWh battery packs it would even be possible to use the same motors and inverters as used in the Model S: a further saving. Only the software would need minor adjustments to account for the different size and weight of the car. Yes, Tesla will have to add more shifts and more lines to the factory for the increased production but they have already gained much experience here with the Model S.
There could even be other cost cutting exercises as the Gen 3 cars are not in the luxury sedan class of the Model S, but I'm sure that Tesla will want to keep the Gen 3 cars as high quality, if not luxury, models. Reductions in detail costing may only need to be made here for the entry-level model.
If Tesla staggers the release of the Gen 3 cars as they did with the Model S by releasing the P85 first (including a "Signature" edition), then the Standard 85 and finally the Standard 60, they could take advantage of further reductions in battery and scaling costs over time to realize a higher than 11.7% margin on the 60kWh model. But even with the reduced profits as outlined above these are still very good margins for initial production, and after that the margins should improve as production ramps up.
If the biggest selling car from Tesla in three years time is the entry-level 60kWh model, a gross profit margin of 11.7% gives about $4,500 for each car. 50,000 cars a year (and I'm sure that Tesla can manage much better than this in three years time) would realize $225 million gross. Skew the production towards the higher value cars and this number could be almost doubled. Run the plant at 100,000 Gen 3 cars a year and the gross profit margin for just the Gen 3 series would approach $1 billion.
Looking to 2016
These figures are just my speculation as I don't have an inside line to Tesla and I have no experience in costing something as complex as a high volume production car. But to add a little spice to the speculation, what about the performance of the new cars. The Gen 3 platform is smaller and lighter than the Model S platform so, with similar (or even the same) motors and inverters we could expect up to 10% improvement over the Model S.
At the same time we may also expect a Model S Performance P110 (an 110kWh battery pack with the new cells, and a new, higher powered motor and inverter). Allowing only the 10% reduction in cost for economies of scale for this car (the new 110kWh battery will cost the same as the original 85kWh pack) gives a price of $85,400, and this can be taken down to a more customer pleasing $84,900 if a 24.3% margin is accepted. The same 10% reduction gives a new Standard 110kWh model at $71,900 and the original Standard 85kWh model now becomes the entry-level car for the Tesla S series at $62,900 using either the older generation batteries (the ones we have today), by then much cheaper than their initial cost, or a smaller battery pack with the new cells. I expect the 60kWh version to be dropped in this new line-up.
I've not included the Model X here as details may change before it is finally launched, but pricing should be about the same as a similar specification Model S.
So here's my take on the 2016 Tesla Motors new car line-up with only a little adjusting of the margins to make the figures look more interesting to their potential customers, and as I used very conservative costing to get to these prices, they could well be lower than this (or the margins could be higher). The speed, acceleration and range ratings are my estimates from the Model S figures on the options page of Tesla's website.
Tesla Motors New Models for mid/late 2016:
Model S
Performance P110: $84,900 for 140 MPH, 3.7 sec zero to 60, 340 miles EPA rating
Standard 110: $71,900 for 130 MPH, 4.9 sec zero to 60, 340 miles EPA rating
Standard 85: $62,900 for 125 MPH, 5.4 sec zero to 60, 265 miles EPA rating
Gen 3
Performance P85: $59,900 for 135 MPH, 4.0 sec zero to 60, 290 miles EPA rating
Standard 85: $49,900 for 125 MPH, 5.2 sec zero to 60, 290 miles EPA rating
Standard 60: $42,900 for 120 MPH, 5.7 sec zero to 60, 220 miles EPA rating
Superchargers will be upgraded to 150kW to give a 30 minutes 250 miles top-up for the cars with the 110kWh battery pack.
8 years unlimited mileage on all batteries except Gen 3 Standard 60kWh, and this is 8 years, 125,000 miles.
Only another 7 or 8% of cost saving is needed to bring the Gen 3 Standard 60kWh model to $39,900. If the cells improve at 8% per year instead of 7% we're already halfway there. A little more from other cost savings, or even just waiting for another six months development or cost reduction in the batteries, and that price point can be met!
Beyond 2016
The 60kWh Gen 3 will be the last 60kWh car produced by Tesla.
By early 2018 the new Roadster will be built on the Generation 3 platform. It has a 100kWh battery pack and a similar motor and inverter to the P110 Model S. Top speed is 155 MPH with a 3.4 seconds zero to 60 time and an EPA rated range of 350 miles. Launch price is $74,900.
By 2020 all Tesla cars will have a minimum of 85kWh battery packs with the majority having over 100kWh. The top models will have at least 135kWh battery packs and better than 400 miles EPA rated range. All battery packs with greater than 100kWh energy will have 10 years unlimited mileage warranty.
New superchargers will be able to deliver up to 200kW for the highest capacity batteries with a 300 miles top-up taking just under 30 minutes, and prices will continue to fall.
So, will it happen? That's the fun of investing! I have tried to look at a multi-billion dollar industry over the next three years in a very simplified way, and my assumptions and speculations could be far from the actual reality encountered by Tesla.
We all take risks based on our knowledge of the company and the market. But the biggest risk taker here is Tesla itself, and any long investments in TSLA will depend on an almost flawless execution of Tesla's future plans.
There is always a high risk of failure with a limited range of products, and more of a risk with Tesla as their current range is all built on the one platform. Just one major problem could bring the whole of Tesla to a standstill.
There will certainly be other competitors in the EV market as well but Tesla has a head start, both on product and patents. Musk has stated that he will be happy to see other players in the field, especially, I am sure, if they also use Tesla drive trains!
I suggest that you look at other articles on Tesla, pro and con, and draw your own conclusions.
But we don't have long to wait until 2016.
Disclosure: I am long TSLA. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Navy Divers, Sailors Awarded for MH-53E Recovery and Salvage
Story Number: NNS140207-11Release Date: 2/7/2014 11:13:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared Aldape
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, presented awards to Sailors and Navy Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU2) Feb. 6 for salvaging last month's downed MH-53E helicopter and recovering a missing aviator.
Gortney also congratulated MDSU2 on other recent mission highlights including salvaging a downed U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon off the coast of Virginia in August and searching for a MQ-9 Reaper in Lake Ontario in November.
Gortney presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to a total of 19 Sailors from MDSU2 including the Area Search Platoon (ASP) for their efforts in locating the MH-53E that went down approximately 20 miles off the coast of Virginia Jan. 8, and to the Navy Divers for recovering the missing aviator and salvaging 95% of the wreckage.
"Thanks for helping us find the 'what happened' on the helicopter, and from the family: 'thanks for bringing him home,'" he said.
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The Sailors were assembled at MDSU2's seaside facility where Gortney also praised MDSU2's other successes.
Gortney, a naval aviator by trade, spoke of the importance of MDSU2's salvage operations. "Thank you for your work in pulling up the F-16 Falcon," he said.
Approximately 40% of the aircraft was recovered including the flight data recorder, also known as the "black box," and confidential avionics equipment.
"You pulled up everything we need to find out what happened, so that aircrews who fly can continue to do what they need to in support of our nation. You made that happen." In November 2013, MDSU2's ASP deployed to Oswego, N.Y. in search of a downed, unarmed U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper that crashed into Lake Ontario.
"We understand the sacrifices you make, and conditions that you operate in," Gortney said.
It has not been decided yet if the ASP will resume the search for the MQ-9 in the spring.
Gortney, a naval aviator by trade, spoke of the importance of MDSU2's salvage operations. "You pulled up everything we need to find out what happened, so that aircrews who fly can continue to do what they need to in support of our nation. You made that happen."
Both the MH-53E and F-16C salvage operations were conducted from the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51). Grasp, one of four Navy rescue and salvage ships owned by Military Sealift Command, is operated by 26 civil service mariners.
"I can't thank you enough for letting me come out here and talk to you. Maybe you don't know how hard you work, and maybe you don't think we pay attention: we do," Gortney said.
MDSU 2 is an expeditionary mobile unit homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Ft. Story in Virginia Beach, Va. They previously conducted successful salvage operations supporting TWA Flight 800, Swiss Air Flight 111, the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse in Minnesota, the Civil War ironclads USS Monitor, CSS Georgia, and recovery of downed F-16Cs off the coast of Italy and Virginia.
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Oakland University CRNA Interviews for Fall 2013
0 Just checking in with everyone out there to see if anyone who interviewed for Oakland University's CRNA program has heard anything yet? I interviewed Oct 19th. Andrea said she would start to let people know after interviews were over which she said was Oct 24th. I then received an email from her saying that she won't be making any final decisions until they have interviewed for Marquette and this email was sent Nov 2nd. So just curious if anyone knows when these Marquette interviews are and/or if they have heard a decision from OU yet?Nov 7, '12 by MInurse4I interviewed Oct. 17th and also have not heard from OU yet.
Anxiously awaiting how to plan my next 9 months!Nov 10, '12 by MInurse4I recently email the admissions coordinator and they said that everyone had been notified by Friday November 9th. I myself did not receive a call but I hope it turned out better for you.Nov 11, '12 by jnschmitI am an alternate :/ Happy to be in the running still but was hoping to be selected and a guaranteed position. Hoping some other people decline so I can get into my number one school!Nov 11, '12 by ICUnurse13Jnscmidt, how did you find out you were an alternate? Anyone receive an acceptance call on Friday??Nov 11, '12 by jnschmitAll calls were made on Friday. They called 23 people who got in, and then all 6 alternates.Nov 2, '13 by Just_An_IllusionI got in!! Got a call Oct 31. Good luck to you all!
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For the past year I have been thinking that in a rational world Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) would have established a manufacturing partnership as soon as Intel's 22nm Trigate manufacturing process was announced in 2011. Yet they haven't. Speculation and rumor run rampant. Articles on Seeking Alpha and elsewhere offer perfectly reasonable arguments, for and against, Intel manufacturing for Apple. One thing that everyone agrees is that the Apple/Samsung foundry relationship is not sustainable.
Yesterday I was poking around on the Internet and it came to me! Memory. It's all about memory.
Let me explain:
Every Application Processor in every smartphone is part of a PoP (Package on Package) assembly. The PoP assembly is made up of the Application Processor on the bottom and two Mobile DRAM chips mounted on top of the processor. The reason for this is often thought to be for the required miniaturization, which is true, but this kind of assembly contributes a great deal to the speed performance and the low power requirements of mobile devices. Tablet computers, where real estate for mounting components, is much larger still use PoP assemblies for the performance reasons cited above. Smartphones and tablets can't be made without mobile DRAM.
The mobile DRAM business is made up of Samsung, Hynix, Elpida, and very little from Micron (NASDAQ:MU). The consensus a year ago was that Elpida would go out of business, leaving Samsung and Hynix as an effective duopoly in mobile DRAM business.
To Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, a duopoly made up of arch enemy, Samsung and another Korean company, in a commodity that will require 600 million devices to be shipped to Apple is simply unacceptable.
Fast forward to today; Micron is in the final stages of acquiring Elpida. Check the timing on the following events: on February 27, 2012, Intel and Micron announce an "enhanced" joint venture that adds other memory technologies. Part of the enhanced joint venture seemed to beef up Micron's balance sheet to prepare for the Elpida acquisition. On May 8, 2012, it was announced that Hynix, Toshiba and others had walked away from the deal and Micron had won the competition to buy Elpida out of bankruptcy. On May 16, 2012, rumors emerged of large Apple mobile DRAM orders being placed with Elpida at the expense of Samsung.
Without a reliable and capable supply of mobile DRAM there is no way that Apple could move the production of "A" chips away from Samsung. At least for the time being Apple could depend on Samsung to continue supplying, since Apple is thought to have largely funded the Samsung factory in Austin, Texas.
The Bondholders of Elpida have about two more weeks to file an appeal to the Japanese bankruptcy court approval of the Micron acquisition. After that time expires, Micron believes they can complete all the paperwork in another 30 days and close the Elpida acquisition.
So, about May 1, 2013 there should be noisy celebrations at Apple, Intel, and, of course, Micron.
After the close of the Elpida acquisition, Apple will be free to move the "A" chip fabrication anywhere they desire. They will desire to put the business with Intel because any other potential supplier is a technology dead end. Intel will have access to a long trusted partner, Micron, to cooperate in supply and development of new memory technology for mobile, server, and storage application.
I expect the second half of 2013 will be very interesting for Apple, Intel and Micron.
Buying any or all of these stocks should be very rewarding in the next 18-24 months.
Disclosure: I am long INTC, MU. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Buttonbag Knitting Kit
Product information
This appealing knitting kit is ideal for children who want to learn how to knit - fast. Within an hour or two they'll be able to create a knitted pet or little purse; then they can try to knit fingerless mittens or a fun bobble hat.
The dinky suitcase contains: 4x balls double knit wool, bamboo needles, 2x needle kits with plastic and metal sewing needles and pins, felt squares and buttons.
- Brand
- Dimensions
- H9cm x W18cm x D25cm
- Eligible for International Delivery
- Needle Type
- Craft
- Suitable From
- 8 years
- Toys Type
- Children's Craft & Design
- Type
- Craft Kit
- Warning!
- Not suitable for children under 3 years
Click & collect
- Click & collect from John Lewis and Waitrose shops tomorrow from 2pm
- £2.00
- Collect + from a local shop from tomorrow, postcode exclusions apply
- £3.50
UK delivery
- Standard delivery within 5 working days
- £3.50
- Named or Saturday UK delivery
- £6.95
- Named day UK delivery pre-10.30am
- £9.95
International delivery
- Europe (EU)
- £7.50
- Europe (Non EU)
- £7.50
- Australia
- £10.00
- Rest of World
- £10.00
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you're not, depending on the type of product, you can make free returns in the UK via John Lewis shops, Royal Mail, Collect+, or MyHermes. If you need to arrange collection of large or heavy items, call us on 03456 049 049. For international returns queries, call us on +44 1698 545 454. Find out more about returns.
You'll find returns information on your delivery note. Unless faulty, we'd like you to make your return within 90 days of purchase. Exceptions apply to certain products - find out more about our refund policy.
Q & As
Everything you need to know about knitting
Gaye teaches you how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off with this beginners guide to knitting a simple scarf
UK delivery£3.50
Standard delivery within 5 working days
Click & collect£2.00
Click & collect from John Lewis and Waitrose shops tomorrow from 2pm
Collect+ from a local shop from tomorrow
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Wish to let that female spirit soar high? Or want to enjoy the adrenaline rush inside your body? Give a shot to Longboarding. Companies these days love to come up with Longboard designs by keeping female rider in their mind. With each passing year, more and more women are getting attracted to this popular sport. No matter you are into college or have just entered high school, Longboarding is the ultimate sport that can set the ball rolling for you. We have an incredible collection of decks that are specially crafted for females and are completely safe.
Top 5 Best Longboards For Girls Recommendation
- Quest Super Cruiser Artisan Bamboo (44-Inch)
- Atom Pintail Longboard, 9.4 x 39.0-Inch Review
- Atom Drop Through Longboard, 10 .6x 41.7 Inches Review
- Yocaher Professional Speed Drop Down Stained Complete
- Yocaher Punked Stained Pintail Complete
Here are 5 best longboard for beginners girl.
The Quest Super Cruiser is state-of-the-art in each and every way. It's full of little things, which show that the makers paid focus on detail when they put this longboard together. The deck of this board is manufactured from high-quality materials. It's developed from a hardwood multi-ply Maple.
Increasing the stability of the longboard are the 7″ aluminium trucks in the seventy millimetres PDU wheels. Both the wheels & the trucks have been developed to support plenty of weight & to absorb plenty of force without breaking or buckling. At 44″ in length, this longboard is ideal for all users regardless of their size. All-in-all, this longboard really offers performance, durability & affordability. It is a must-have for girl who planning to get into longboarding.
This board is absolutely a fantastic board for beginning girls. The design of this board is simplistic yet elegant. The colors on this longboard are very bright & it has a notable yellow & orange finish.
At 39″ long & 9.6″ wide, this longboard is very sturdy. One great feature of this longboard has 65 millimetres extremely high rebound urethane wheels, which it has. It is a softer wheel & it's excellent for riding on roads that aren't even or that have plenty of cracks in them. Also, the Maple laminate deck of this board provides it an incredibly smooth finish & also adds to the durability of the board. Overall, it's the ideal board for any beginner to advanced rider.
It is an affordable longboard which is perfect for entry level rider who've no prior encounter of longboarding. This super-low-riding board guarantees maximum stability, making it perfect for downhill carving. An exclusive perimeter shape provides 9.6″ of leverage into each turn while also reducing wheel bite. The 8.5″ aluminium made trucks are extremely strong & durable sufficient for a stable riding. Overall, it's just fun to ride. Any girl who is searching for a 1st-time board, or anybody who is searching for a board to utilize to just cruise around the town, should absolutely give this longboard a try.
Yocaher is a brand you could trust & they've included some great touches to this longboard which leads to great value & a fantastic ride. It is fast, provides a smooth ride, provides a decent turning radius & offers good stability. Add to that its awesome drop deck design & you can comfortable use this longboard for cruising, downhill & even some freeriding. Overall, it's best for beginner level riders.
It is one of the best longboards for the beginner simply because it comes with a deck of pintail teardrop designed. The pintail design of this board stops from getting in touch with the wheels with the longboard. The wheel of this board can absorb all type of shocks, so there's no issue for downhill longboarding. It has included efficient ABEC 7 bearings. It will help you to boost faster.
Girls can perform just as many awesome thing with a board as men can, but there's one critical condition – the longboard needs to be ideal for the skater's body, style & preferences. Choosing one of the options of boards for beginners girls listed above will absolutely not disappoint, actually – it'll prove to deliver some truly good times.
Here are some of the Best Longboard Brands we recommend you to check out.
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Massage Therapy Schools by State
Low lights, candles, relaxing music, and a comfortable place to relax—when you look at the world of massage therapy, it's no wonder that people turn to massage when they're stressed. Attending a massage therapy program can show you how to release tension in muscles and help clients recover from the daily stresses of work and home.
With traveling massage options, room rental options, and spa employment options, there are many ways you can put a massage license to work for your career.
Explore your state's requirements and training options with our list of massage therapy programs.
The Growing Field of Massage Therapy
Massage is gaining popularity and credibility all over the world, expanding your options as a massage therapist. This career path is growing faster than average when compared to other professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job openings to jump 22% between 2014 and 2024 (2016). The average massage therapist salary is $38,040 per year (BLS, 2016). Some massage therapists work directly for spas, earning an hourly wage and tips. Others rent a massage room at a local facility, paying a monthly fee and setting their own rates. If you have a portable massage table, you can take your work on the road with you.
Becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist
Before you can start building a base of clients, you have to get the right skills mastered. The subjects you have to study are decided by your state's licensing board. In some states, massage therapy is the responsibility of the cosmetology board. Other states have a separate licensing board for massage therapy. You should know what your state requires to avoid delays in earning your license.
Skills Covered in Massage Therapy School
Massage schools aim to turn students like you into dedicated, hardworking massage therapists. The more you learn, the more you'll be ready to meet your clients' needs and turn them into loyal customers. The American Massage Therapy Association recommends certain topics for massage schools, including anatomy and physiology, range of motion, passive and resistive actions, and restricted fascia. They target specific skills, including tissue palpation, creation of massage treatment plans, palliation of bony attachments, sports massage, and use of isometric resistance on major muscles. After you spend some time on theory at massage school, you should get to spend several hours working with dummies and real clients to improve your technique.
Ready to make your community a little more relaxed every day? Get started with your education. Contact massage schools near you to talk about your options and next steps.
U.S. Massage Therapy Schools
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming