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Comment by Bonny Donnelly on September 19, 2009 at 9:18am

Greetings to all you wonderful instructors! Glad to be a part of this group!
I'm enjoying teaching "TIAN DI " Bamboo Massage! Approved by the NCBTMB for 18 CEU's, it is unique and distinctly different giving your client maximum therapeutic value while saving stress and strain on your hands/fingers. We use only 100% natural bamboo sticks handcrafted specifically to Ernesto's original design. No other woods or fillers are blended or fused into our "cho sticks" making them light to use and hollow to fill with healing energy, and allowing you to feel though them. No heating or chilling necessary as bamboo's natural properties allow for that.
Classes are being taught across the country. I am presently taking registration for my next class here in Georgia. Therapists and clients alike are benefitting from this innovative and wonderful new modality! We integrate Chinese Cupping and Gua Sha in the therapy and the comination compliments and balances this therapy beautifully.
Check us out: : http://www.journey2theheart.com/bamboomassage.htm
http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=13938

Comment by Noel Norwick on September 18, 2009 at 1:07pm

We have about one month to read and register our comments re the MTBOK phase I draft that can be found at: http://www.mtbok.org/downloads/MTBOK_Content_Phase_1_Final_First_Draft_V1_2%20_Frozen_Original1.pdf

Comment by Nancy Toner Weinberger on September 6, 2009 at 11:53am

So many familiar faces! You may know me- my company, Dynamic Equilibrium, publishes the PERG. And of course I teach Continuing Education. Glad to be a member of this prestigions group!

www.DynamicEquilibrium.com

Comment by Gloria Coppola on September 3, 2009 at 1:11pm

Hope this helps some of you out there. Tips on marketing your classes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmCRD7tlkC0

Comment by Mike Hinkle on August 31, 2009 at 4:08pm

Teachers UNITE! Story on Main Page!

Comment by Ann Catlin on August 31, 2009 at 1:36pm

I appreciate reading the conversation about MA CE regulations. As many of you acknowledged the variance state by state regarding CE approval is definitely something to be mindful of. Since I teach in several states it's an important question to ask before scheduling because in today's world of massage therapy the regulations can change.

Comment by Quincy Brown on August 20, 2009 at 8:39am

Hello all ,
Hav edreams of becoming a massage educator. Just moved to MD and studying to get my license. I know I need some experience, but I love doing massage for a living. Trying to social network with other therapist, so thought I would give this a try.

Comment by Maria Troia on August 15, 2009 at 10:24pm

Hi Noel,

The Sohns are recognized as the authorities on AMMA Therapy(R), which is why I referred you to their text.

You are confusing AMMA Thearpy(R) (the trademarked technique) with amma massage/bodywork (generic term for Chinese bodywork). The latter does originate in China and does translate to "push-pull," all of which is covered in the text, as you pointed out. However, to clarify, the text actually says that "Amma (i.e., the generic technique) dates back approximately 5,000 years to the period of the legendary Chinese Yellow Emperor, Hwang Ti." It is an important distinction. AMMA Therapy(R) has its roots in Amma and it is what Tina Sohn chose to name the technique that was in her lineage upon coming to the U.S. As I view it, AMMA Therapy(R) is a more indepth and refined protocol that came out of the generic amma.

The trademarked technique is what I studied, practice, and teach. To further clarify (and all this may be found in the forward and preface of the text), Tina Sohn was educated in "amma" by her grandmother, Madame Ho Hyun, a Korean herbalist and acupuncturist. Upon meeting and marrying Dr. Robert Sohn, an American military-man studying with Madame Ho Hyun, Tina Sohn migrated to the US and together the Sohns founded the college on Long Island.

Your surpise at their choice to trademark the technique is not uncommon. It is my understanding that they tradmarked this system of healing as "AMMA Therapy" as opposed to "amma massage" to protect it and keep it pure, as it was handed down to Mrs. Sohn through her lineage. It is important to note that AMMA Therapy(R) is a complete form of therapy and I believe this is what Mrs. Sohn was seeking to protect -- not only the protocol, but the wisdom behind it.

As the Sohns are now passed, I personally believe it was wise of them to take this step to prevent AMMA Therapy(R) from being watered down and reduced to a lesser technique by those who might not be as devoted to keeping it pure.

I hope this clarifies things for you. If you have further questions, you may contact me directly.

Maria G. Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.kiraholistic.com

Comment by Noel Norwick on August 15, 2009 at 3:05pm

Maria: I was not "looking for published research in clinical journals", I was merely seeking citations/references from independent and generally recognized authorities for your statement that: AMMA Therapy® is a 5,000 year old system of healing, originating in Korea.

For what it's worth Robert C. Sohn & Tina Sohn in their 1996 book: Amma Therapy: A Complete Textbook of Oriental Bodywork and Medical Principles say "Amma Therapy" originated with the "Legendary Chinese Emperor Hwang Ti" page 2.

Additionally, I'm surprised to learn that the Sohn's have trademarked/registered the words "Amma Therapy". This is the legal/linguistic equivalent of trademarking/registering the words, "Push-Pull Massage Therapy."

Comment by Maria Troia on August 14, 2009 at 9:10pm

Noel,

For the most complete documentation on the origin and history of AMMA Therapy(R), I refer you to aforementioned text by Dr. and Mrs. Sohn. The text is the gold standard on the subject and the source from which I teach my seminars (and from which I studied).

If you are looking for published research in clinical journals (which I suspect you are), ancient systems of healing typically do not come to us with such citations, but rather evidence. And I realize that for some who are more research-minded, evidence-based results are sometimes not enough. Having many colleagues who are immersed in the allopathic paradigm, I am well aware of the evidence vs. research debate. However, I think if we are to truly serve clients and patients, the two areas need to find common ground.

When evidence is strong enough and where open minds prevail, complimentary alternative therapies are embraced in the clinical setting, which I am proud to say has been the case with AMMA Therapy(R), most notably at New York's Bellvue Hopsital and South Nassau Communities Hospital on Long Island.

For this reason, I refer you to the articles listed below, which chronicle how AMMA Therapy(R) has been embraced in the hospital setting. While perhaps not the clinical citations I suspect you are seeking, the words of patients, nurses, and respected pain management physicians speak for themselves.

The New York Sun : "Bellvue Embraces Holistic Medicine for Nurses, Patients" (October 14, 2003)

Newsday "Holistic Nursing: It's Body,Mind and Spirit"
(I apologize, I do not have the date of publication available)

The New York Times: "Holistic Massage Therapy Adopted for Pain Management"
(I also do not have the publication date for this one).

The New York Times article also discusses the integration of AMMA Therapy(R) at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside, NY for patients with cancer, emphysema, and for those who were post-surgical.

FYI, there is also one published research article that I am aware of on AMMA Therapy(R) and chronic fatigue in the Journal of Holistic Nursing:
http://jhn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/11/2/172

For origin and history, however, once again, I respectfully refer you to the text. There is no more complete documentation of AMMA Therapy(R).

Maria Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.kiraholistic.com

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