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Please use this group to share massage and bodywork related study questions, answers, support, resources and advice.

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Members: 178
Latest Activity: Apr 15, 2013

Welcome! My name is Katie Mills and I am a School Liaison here at ABMP as well as a Massage Student.

Welcome! Please use this space as a place to post questions and ask for advice. We at ABMP would be glad to help with regard to your student liability, legislative and license concerns, and more--please feel free to give us a call at 800-458-2267. We can also help you to access the members only section of www.abmp.com. You'll find a wealth of resources there, all designed specifically with YOU in mind. Please log-on to access our study support, massage article archive, free website builder, and much more!

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Hello new student here. 4 Replies

Hello AllI am a new student set to start classes in about two weeks. I am also a LPN. I am not making a career change just adding to. I was wondering if anyone had any good study tips or resources…Continue

Started by kia Campbell. Last reply by Katie Mills Oct 11, 2012.

announcement 5 Replies

Erin, I proudly announce that I just passed my licensing exam with an 85. In about a month I'll receive my license to practice.However, that does not mean I'll no longer be a student.  I will be a…Continue

Started by Gary W Addis, LMT. Last reply by Laura Garza Aug 27, 2012.

Have you taken the MBlex or NCB exam? 7 Replies

Hi Massage Students, As many of you have been on this page for a while now, I wanted to check in and see who, if any among you, are currently in (or just past) the credentialing process. Have you…Continue

Started by Erin Romanin. Last reply by Aaron J Witz Aug 13, 2012.

What are you NOT learning in massage school? 27 Replies

Hey Friends, One of our fellow members, Jane Johnson, posted a compelling question and I would like to ask for your opinions.Do you feel that your massage program is thorough, and prepares you…Continue

Started by Erin Romanin. Last reply by Gary W Addis, LMT Aug 6, 2012.

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Comment by Lara Rininger on January 10, 2011 at 10:11pm

Thanks everyone. I am only offering free massages for a limited time. My reasoning is that until I have my board results and license that is all I can do legally at this time in my state.

Erin-thanks for the feedback. I will make those changes soon.

Gary-thank you for your thoughts. Good luck to you with your studies.

Comment by Darcy Neibaur on January 10, 2011 at 9:38pm
Excellant Website Lara. We do not do enough Free things in this life. Glad to see you are offering some free massages.
Comment by Gary W Addis, LMT on January 10, 2011 at 6:50pm

Thank you, Lara, for the suggestions.  But it will be many months before I need to attract clients to me an individual.  In the meantime, perhaps the mildly curious visitor will read the lengthy prose and decide to get their first massage. From a professional, perhaps you. 

I promise, by the time I earn certification my website will be more professional.

 

An observation about your site? You might be placing too much emphasis on free.  But then, you might attract people who have never considered getting a massage, and open their eyes to its benefits.

Good luck.

Comment by Erin Romanin on January 10, 2011 at 12:22pm
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Comment by Erin Romanin on January 10, 2011 at 12:19pm
Hi Lara - thanks so much for the feedback and usefull tips for gary - you put some thought into that! I reveiwed your websit4e as well- Kudos to you!
Comment by Lara Rininger on January 10, 2011 at 8:14am

Gary a few things I noticed about your site... If you aren't using the pages for your Blog or Gift Certificates. You can mark those as hidden in the website builder. You can always add them at a later date when you have more content. I remember a long time ago reading that on the average web page, users have time to read at most 28% of the words during an average visit; 20% is more likely. So while I love the descriptive language you use it may be best to keep it more simple for the average person viewing your website. Have you thought about adding a youtube video of yourself on your About The Practitioner page? I think it would be great to use some of that descriptive language in a video with you talking about your practice. I think it's nice for potential clients if you have a photo or video of yourself so they can see who you are and that you are a professional and not a weirdo ;)  I'm working on my testimonials page right now and I'd love to get those up there soon. One last suggestion, review ABMP's Search Engine Optimization tips and do be sure to use the meta tags-those are extremely important so search engines can find and rank your website.

 

Good luck and happy studying,

 

Comment by Gary W Addis, LMT on January 10, 2011 at 6:20am

Lara, your site is very professionally done.  It is better than mine, and I've been tweaking it for a week.  I see I'm still not finished. 

Congratulations on your certification. It'll be another year before I sit for the exam.

Comment by Lara Rininger on January 10, 2011 at 5:29am

So I'm very excited the state board meets this week and we should have our results soon! In the meantime, I have found a place to grow my massage practice and I have utilitzed ABMP's free website for now. I welcome comments and feedback as I am very new to creating websites. My website is Aspire Holistic Healing Arts

 

Thank you,

Lara

Comment by Jennifer Adams on January 7, 2011 at 1:28pm
Erin, he and I are both on the coast! We both need all the luck we can get in this economy! LOL But yes, he seems to be on the same track as I am taking advantage of every little thing out there! :D
Comment by Erin Romanin on January 7, 2011 at 1:26pm

Thanks Gary - I learned something new today! In that context burbling seems to be a very appropriate word - but when speaking to the masses, it may serve you to keep it simple.  I really appreciate your kind and promotional words regarding all that we offer at ABMP. While I dont intend for this forum to be all about ABMP, I certainly hope that it will help inspire members to engage in all of the tools already available to them as members;  Free website is HUGE - members can also customize free client newsletters/brochures, create an email ending @massagetherapy.com. print out all of thier client intake forms (as well as SOAP notes, body maps and more) and lets not forget the extensive study support we provide online.

 

I am so glad you're taking advantage of your membership Gary, and wish you every success as you transition into a bodyworker (but based on your movement so far, I don't know that you will need luck).

 

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