Massachusetts Massage Therapists

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Comment by Lisa Curran Parenteau on July 13, 2010 at 7:56pm

Seeking MA AMTA members for the SUSAN G. KOMEN 3-DAY FOR THE CURE

DATE: Saturday, July 24
LOCATION: Boston, MA (Waltham)

MASSAGE VOLUNTEERS:
~ 10-min chair massage in the Energizer Tent.
~ Must have MA MT license and be an AMTA member with insurance.

SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS:
~ There are many ways to volunteer for this event. Email for more details.
~ Students are welcome!

AMTA IS PROVIDING:
~ Event t-shirts including logos from AMTA, Energizer and Susan G. Komen
~ Massage supplies (sanitizer, face cradles, and wipes)


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.amtamassage.org/member/volunteersusangkomen.html

Please Contact Kathy Hinds at touchpeacemassage@yahoo.com

Comment by Karen Reifinger on July 5, 2010 at 12:12pm

Aloha New England!

Lomi Kapa Lele Training - July 23-25 - Philadelphia

Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia
519 S 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Learn how to be a conduit for change and creative healing energy using Hawaiian Concepts and Healing Skills. You will learn how to create space to allow healing and manifestation, the free flow of expansion, and how to radiate and reflect your soul light.

Lomi Kapa Lele restores physical integrity and inner harmony with long flowing strokes of the forearms, and a holistic approach to wellness.
In this workshop you will learn the Hawaiian values and concepts of healing. When practiced with understanding, awareness and appreciation for the native culture, LomiLomi can restore physical integrity, inner harmony and support Divine alignment. Lomilomi can heal, balance and mend broken relationships between family, community, and even people.

You will learn:
Forearm Techniques For The Prone Position, Vital Body Mechanics, “Ha” Breath, Traditional Protocol To Integrate Old & New Healing Concepts, How To Facilitate A Session With Practical & Spiritual Understanding.
You will need: 1 Twin Sheet Set, Wear Loose Comfortable Clothing.

24 NCBTMB CE Hours 10am -6pm all 3 days

Cost: $450

To Register:
Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia
267-321-0200
www.massagearts.com

For information contact:
Karen Reifinger
karen@hunamua.com
www.hunamua.com
610-360-2427

ALSO COMING TO NEW ENGLAND THIS AUTUMN!!!

Comment by Alexei Levine on June 8, 2010 at 8:27pm

Massage Board meeting today, new fines for unlicensed establishments and a new form for initial license application.

Comment by Karen Reifinger on May 17, 2010 at 1:48pm

Lomi Ka Huna Bodywork & Healing Skills
w/Kumu Karen Pualalea Reifinger

Learn how to be a conduit for change and creative healing energy using Hawaiian Concepts and Healing Skills. You will learn how to create space to allow healing and manifestation, the free flow of expansion, and how to radiate and reflect your soul light. Learn various styles and lineages of Hawaiian Healing, Massage, Healing Concepts, Body Mechanics to Energize & Vitalize, and more! NCBTMB CE Hours Available

May 21-23 - Wasaga Beach, Ontario
June 5-6 - Kansas City, Missouri
July 8,15, 29, Aug. 5 - Bethlehem, PA
July 23-25 - Philadelphia, PA
Aug.- Lansdale, PA
Sept.- Wilmington, VT
Oct. 14-17 - Rapid City, SD
Dec.1-9 - Honolulu Retreat
Jan. 20-30 - Big Island Retreat

Contact: Kumu Karen Reifinger
Halau Huna Mua - Philadelphia, PA
610-360-2427
karen@hunamua.com

Comment by Janelle K on May 10, 2010 at 8:43am

ALL HANDS ON DECK! Calling out to all Massage Therapists in the Boston Area.
The Avon Breast Cancer Walk is THIS weekend.. and so far.. there are only 5 massage therapists confirmed (for thousands of walkers). If you have the time and the heart, we could really use your help.
May 15, 12p-8p- even if you can take a shift of 4 hours or all 8 hours, it would greatly be appreciated.

Give a little, get a lot!
3 REASONS why You should help:
* Networking with other massage therapists
* Hand out business cards to potential clients! You already got them on your table, minus well have them as a repeat client!
*IT'S SO MUCH FUN!

Please e-mail Lynne Schiller if you want to help out!
Lynne.schiller@ge.com

Comment by Katherine Glatter on January 8, 2010 at 7:27pm

Well, I just read through the entire set of comments here. Many of the people who seemed to have trouble were applying for the grandfathering, but I do see a few folks who came from out-of-state, have practiced for a long time, could no longer get their records, etc. It's all very helpful. I may write to my state rep and to the governor's office. Thanks so much for this!

Comment by Katherine Glatter on January 8, 2010 at 5:19pm

I am glad I found this site. Much of what is written in the comment thread below is of interest to me. I especially appreciated and agreed with Timothy Starkey's comment.

Here is my situation. I have been a massage therapist for 22 years. My initial training was in Ohio from 1987 to 1988. I obtained a Limited Practitioner's License in Massage from the State Medical Board in Ohio which I held until 2005 (I let this licensing expire as I had moved to Massachusetts in 2000 and realized I would never practice in Ohio any more).

My training in Ohio at the time was 250 or 300 hours (not sure any more how many). Our boards had 3 parts: Massage Theory, Massage Practicum; Anatomy and Physiology. All of these portions I passed with grades over 87%. There has never been legal action or a complaint against me in Ohio or Massachusetts. I can provide glowing referrals from other mts as well as lay people.

When I moved to Amherst, MA in 2000, I was dismayed to be in a state that had no statewide licensing. However, I submitted all of the pertinent information in order to hold a license in my town. The hours of training required in Amherst by the Board of Health was 500. The hours over and above the 250 or so I had from my massage school in Ohio were made up by all of the extra trainings and certifications I have: Neuromuscular Therapy from Paul St. John; Pregnancy Massage from Kate Jordan; Infant Massage Instruction; etc, etc. All of my extra training put me well above the 500 hours required and frankly, when the Board of Health no longer checked on me after the first year but only wanted my money in order to keep my license current, I began to see that it was just a money grab. No one really knew what I was doing or what massage therapy really is. Not uncommon amongst those in power over licenses.

I let my Amherst license lapse in 2004 as I was only massaging friends and loved ones at that point, no longer advertising or trying to get new clients.

Lo and behold, because I haven't held a license for a few years, I was unaware of the state licensing changes and I missed the grandfathering in (I doubt they would accept it anyway as my licenses were not current).

I have been back and forth on the phone with Boston over the last 3 weeks trying to figure out if I could become licensed, knowing that my basic school hours from Ohio were not sufficient. They have repeatedly told me that they will not accept any external hours (ie, Infant Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy). I trained so long ago and am knowledgeable and excellent at what I do. So many of my trainers are nationally recognized and have been at this for 30+ years. I was told I could not get a hearing with the Board. They have left me with only an option to return to massage school which to me is patently absurd. Not only can I not afford it financially, but I am still raising a family and would not like to commute to a massage school 1/2 hour away only to already know more than what is being taught.

As you can probably tell, I am furious, but ultimately, if you have read this far, I wonder if anyone else is in anything of a similar situation.

Also, I have over 1600 hours of training and am a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. It is neither massage nor bodywork, but I can tell anyone that my hands-on qualifications have been enhanced even further than before.

I cannot go back to massage school. I am overqualified to be in that position. I am sure that I could pass a standardized test on massage right now, without preparation. I have had 4 college level anatomy and physiology courses. My clients have always loved me, my work, and have gotten tremendous therapeutic benefit from my treatments.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? If you have managed to read this far.....thanks. I just want to put that I am a massage therapist on my business card.

The actions and behavior of the Board make them seem woefully uninformed. There doesn't seem to be a good way of testing anyone's qualifications beyond their notion of what they should be. It also feels like a money grab.

Should I hire a lawyer? Should I simply say I am a bodyworker, though how could anyone doubt that I am a massage therapist if they received a treatment from me? 22 years!!!! It means nothing to them. It is my life's passion and I am conscientious and knowledgeable about the body and hands-on.

I would love any help. Would a lawyer be able to get me a hearing from the Board? Are their actions completely legal? Can they actually say I am not a massage therapist when in fact I have over and above the knowledge, training, and experience that they require? They are threatening my livelihood and one of my life's great passions.

Help help help, Katherine

Comment by Karen Reifinger on January 4, 2010 at 12:24am

Hi Everyone. Announcing a NEW Lomilomi Training coming to Brattleboro, Vermont, Feb. 12-14... LomiLomi Temple Style Unveiled. 24 CE Hours

Just in time for Valentine's Day & President's Day! It's one way to experience the beach in the mid of winter! A great way to rejuvenate your existing massage practice or learn body mechanics that will provide vitality and extend your career!

This new workshop is a presentation of experience and insights from my island travels and encounters with elders and teachers who are committed to restore the integrity of Lomilomi and dissolve the new age interpretation that has replaced the traditional values. You'll learn the roots and truth of Lomilomi, what's authentic or inauthentic, the secrets of true healing, flowing forearm techniques for a full session, and more!

www.hunamua.com

The full training is held on the Island of Kauai, March 18-28. Local master healers in residence with us!

http://hunamua.com/lomiretreatmarch2010/returntosource.htm

Comment by Andrea Puleo on December 10, 2009 at 7:36pm

Hey Everyone!! Glad i found a MA group! I live in Gloucester and work at a great little Spa dedicated to Massage in Ipswich..its called PAX massage..I look forward to hopefull getting aquainted w/ all of you!

Comment by Yessica Ramos LMT on December 5, 2009 at 7:46am

I dont know why it's so hard to find a job here in Boston.. Let me rephrase that.. the job I want. Right now it would have to be a second job.. Sat. , Sun. , and Mon. erghhhh! It's so frustrating... sorry ppl. I just had to vent. >:o

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