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Moving to New Mexico or Colorado??

I am currently a certified massage therapist practicing in New Jersey for about 7 years now. I am not NCETMB. We are considering a move in the next 2-3 years to either New Mexico or Colorado, not sure yet. We are making a trip out in the spring to narrow our choices. I would like to get my information in order so that when it is time to move it will be easier, and of course possible, to get a job. If there is anybody that has any information or insight that would help--it would be GREATLY appriciated!
Thank you!

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Permalink Reply by I. Paul Dunsdon on August 5, 2009 at 2:01pm

LOL I guess when you love something or someone you just cant keep your mouth shut....I live in Saint George, Utah now but the details I should probably share with you in an e-mail so as not to bore other readers here.

As far as the National Exam goes, I have some wonderful advice to prep you for the exam that involves pod-casts, study guides and test taking skills that I learned in my 800 hour training program. I, as of today, received notification that I am eligible to test so I am very excited! And, I will be adding to my tool box the National Council on Strength and Fitness certification (NCSF). So we have much in common and lots to discuss.

Land is expensive in Colorado and 3 acres will be challenging to come by unless your in an area that is a bit remote, but don't take my word for it. Again it has been 3 years since I last lived there so a lot has changed. On a lighter note, if you trade a refinery for a micro-brewery that would be ok, right? I am sorry my twin in New Mexico is not putting in his two cents....J/K I don't have a twin. But it would be nice if someone could put in a good word for the state.

Cheyanne said:

You sure you don't work for Colorado Tourism Paul--haha! Sounds great to me! We would like to find something on a decent amout of land (3 or more acr.) but hopefullt still close enough to civilization. -- This is why we still haven't narrowed down the area. It would be nice not to live down the street from the refineries.
I am ACE and NASM certified. I don't do as much training as massage right now--but it changes all the time. I also just started doing medical billing--so I hope that finding a job won't be hard. I really did not want to take the national exam for massage, but I guess I might have to so I can practice in that area of the country. It's a big expense that I didn't need for the last 7 years and I hate tests!
So Paul, where do you live now? Do you do massage full time? Why did you leave CO? (sorry if I'm being nosey!)
Thanks :-)