Thanks for starting this group. I look forward to being part of a wonderful network.

Thanks for all you do.

ASIS massage education is offering more diverse & stimulating classes this fall & summer. Look below for more information on the following classes at ASIS:

* Meridian Stretching and the Five Element Theory
* Clearing the Gates, The K.I.R.A.™ Headache Protocol, Part I & II
* Peri-Natal Massage: Conscious Touch and Ethical Practices for the Childbearing Year
* Health Secrets of the Lympatic System: Healing Your Life by Healing Your Lymph
* ASIS Beyond the Table: Somatic Expression for Bodyworkers
* Rocking the Body: Effective, enjoyable and easy unwinding techniques for tissues along the kinetic chain
* Tui Na, Hand Techniques and Form
* Thomas Myers' "Anatomy Trains"
* Craniosacral: Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness, Level 1
* Transpersonal Somatic Therapy 1

Please see our web-site at www.asismassage.com for more details.

"Promoting Peace One Body at a Time." - ASIS Massage Education

Dear Valerie - You are welcome. I'm delighted to have started this group. It is a pleasure being a part of the Massage Educators' community. We already have 29 new members and we are not even 29 hours old! Wishing you the very best. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, Austin, Texas

Comment by Valory Kay Hicks 9 hours ago
Thanks for starting this group. I look forward to being part of a wonderful network. Thanks for all you do.

This is a great concept. Thanks, Ariana!

Dear Kristie - Thanks so much for your positive feedback. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute

And for those who just can't get enough of social networking, I am the admin of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Educators on Facebook, please feel free to join. We seem to be all over the place! So many groups, so little time....

Dear Laura - Thanks so much for posting the information about the Massage & Bodywork Therapy Educators group on Facebook. It would be wonderful if the members of MBTE Facebook group were also given the opportunity to join this Massage and Bodywork Massage Educators group. Here's the Massage and Bodywork Massage Educators URL in case there is an interest in inviting others to join: http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/MassageEducators The more the merrier. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute



Socrates

Ariana, great to see this forum for massage educators. It's really inspiring to see such enthusiasm for massage therapy education and advancement! I offer a CE program (NCBTMB approved) in AZ and also have classes on LI, NY. My Clearing the Gates workshop will be offered at ASIS (outside of Sedona) this month. The same workshop will be repeated on Long Island in September (August 1st deadline). Also *very* excited to announce the first AMMA Therapy(r) class in Sedona this October/November. AMMA Therapy(r) is a 5,000 year old healing art based on 5 Element Theory, brought to the United States from Korea by the late Mrs. Tina Sohn. Details can be found at www.KIRAHolistic.com

Thank you again,
Maria Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH

It is so great to see the massage community gathering in space like this. I teach Thai massage and Herbal compress massage nation wide.
http://www.massageprofessionals.com/profiles/blogs/organic-herbal-compresses

Camille, Thanks very much for joining this group and taking time to introduce yourself. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

I am glad to be a part of this group and hope to inspire all students to care for their body and prevent injury during their career.
Check out my new book, Creating Peace with Your Hands at www.igetintouch.com.
Take care,
Karina
Get in Touch LLC

Healing the world on person at a time....

I am not much of a computer nerd and all the face book , my space, linked in and other sites about wore out my fingers...so I recently disengaged from all of the social networking systems...but this one is irresistible because education is my life and massage is my passion...thank you so much for creating real networking potential!...
Jenny Ray

Dear Jenny - Thanks so much for your post. It was a pleasure meeting you at the World Massage Festival. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Dear Karina - Thanks so much for posting information about your book, Creating Peace With Your Hands. The information on your website about your background is fascinating. Welcome to the group. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

INFORMATION FROM KARINA BRAUN'S WEBSITE www.igetintouch.com

Karina Braun, BS, LMT, NCTMB is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. Karina has been in the massage therapy and bodywork field for 11 years. She has worked in all aspects of this career. She attended the University of North Texas for her undergraduate studies and then went to Hands on School of Massage in Garland, TX in 1997. She began her career by owning a small hair salon and spa in Texas. Later, through continuing education, Karina decided to study Reiki and began teaching others how to utilize Reiki in order to balance the energetic body of their client. She also received Yoga Instructor Certification in 2001 from Yogamotion. In 2002, Karina relocated to Las Vegas and taught at Dahan Institute of Massage studies, then went on to work at a world renowned spa on the strip.

Karina has first hand knowledge in many facets of this career, in addition to, experiencing a repetitive strain injury from doing barefoot deep compression massage. Feeling all the emotions that goes along with being injured definitely gave her more empathy to help others in this field. Also, Karina has been through many aspects of the medical system and can assist other therapists in the healing of their injuries. The book Creating Peace with Your Hands is compiled from many hours of hands on practical knowledge and a great deal of research on injury and prevention. Combined with the home study course, it is a source for continuing education for massage therapy.

She resides in Las Vegas doing part-time massage therapy , increasing her knowledge, writing educational material, and enjoying life.

Hi Ariana- I took a look at your website and at the programs that you offer.
Please feel free to visit my website www.thaiyurveda.com
I might be in Austin the beginning of Otcobe teaching a private class at a resort and then to ISPA

Hello Everyone! I am an Approved CE provider as well. Massage Pro Ce. I specialize in teaching Lomi Lomi and Cranio Sacral Therapy and have been in the healing arts for over 22 years.
I also help coordinate Healing Arts events and often are looking for presenters to participate/lecture/demo. Thanks Ariana For creating a group for educators!

Hello Everyone,
My name is Marjorie Brook and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Advanced Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner/Instructor. For the past two years I have traveled back and forth across the Country teaching Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapist, Athletic & Personal Trainers and have recently expanded to teach internationally.

My classes in Scar Tissue Release and Active Isolated Stretching appeal to both professionals as well as lay people. I offer them in formats ranging from one day workshops to four day seminars. You will find more information about my courses along with referrals and testimonials on my web site www.brookseminars.com.

You may also be interested in the article I recently published in Massage Today concerning Scar Tissue, http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14020

It is a pleasure to be a part of this group.

Health & Happiness,
Marjorie

How do you get CEU gigs with schools around the country? Is there still profit with traveling expence? I teach a Structural Bodywork class locally but want to expand. Any input would be great

Hi Matt,
It is a combination of word of mouth and sending out proposals to schools & organizations. As far as profit goes the cost of travel and room is covered by the profits from the seminars. In the beginning you have to choose between profit and promotion. Either way you win because you are doing what you love, helping others to learn new skills plus you get to see new places and meet new people! What could be better than that?
Health & Happiness,
Marjorie

Anyone wishing to advertise their work shop schedules are welcome to send the information to http://www.massagenews.org and we will link back to your website to try and increase your site traffic and ultimately your rosters. There is no charge for this.

Examples are at http://www.massagenews.org/ce/index.html

Keep the Faith!

Mike
You are the Best

Did I mention Massage Nerd is hosting me in Rochester Minnesota for a 5 day Lomi Intensive Sept 27- Oct1 st?

No, wish I could go. SO busy.

I am developing a new course and need anatomical diagrams (both energy anatomy/meridians and western anatomy). I will also need to make adjustmetns to some of these diagrams. What sources do you use for your handouts in order to not violate copyright? Do you commission drawings made specifically for you (and if so, where do you go for that)? Or do you send out to publishers for permission? Since I need to make some adjustments to the diagrams I don't think the latter would work for this project. Not sure where to start. I have many talents, but drawing is not among them.

http://massagenerd.com/ may be able to help.

I've written several books and have used a local artist for graphics. You might try Criag's List.

Anybody can use anything on MassageNerd.com as long as you give me credit. Here is a link for large pictures you can download: massagenerd.com/large_massage_pictures.html

Body Parts: massagenerd.com/body_parts.html
Muscle Body Parts: massagenerd.com/body_parts_muscles.html
Body Parts Bones: massagenerd.com/body_parts_bones.html

This section will keep your students busy for days (there are tests, crossword puzzles and so much more): massagenerd.com/_massage_tests_quizzes.html

Tests to print out: massagenerd.com/_massage_tests_paper.html

I will also do requests...just shoot me an email at massagenerd@yahoo.com :)

Ryan Hoyme

That is awesome Ryan! Thank you for sharing!

Marjorie

For anyone interested in developing their reflexology thumb walking technique you may visit www.orthoflexology.com
Click on the blue screen titled "Reflexology Fundamentals Introduction" there are 2 chapters from the DVD you may watch for free to improve or develop your thumb walking technique, the hip-sciatic/pelvic/knee-leg chapter is there as well and can be used for anyone presenting hip, sciatic or leg challenges. This area also works great for knumb toes.

All the best.

Scott

@Massage Nerd: This is fantastic and will be a huge help. Thank you!! I looked for a TCM meridian chart on your site, but didn't see one. Did I miss it?

Thanks again! This takes a huge burden off of me!

Maria Troia
www.KIRAHolistic.com

Dear Ryan -

You are certainly an asset to this group. Thank you very much for sharing so generously. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Ryan wrote:

Anybody can use anything on MassageNerd.com as long as you give me credit. Here is a link for large pictures you can download: massagenerd.com/large_massage_pictures.html

Body Parts: massagenerd.com/body_parts.html
Muscle Body Parts: massagenerd.com/body_parts_muscles.html
Body Parts Bones: massagenerd.com/body_parts_bones.html

This section will keep your students busy for days (there are tests, crossword puzzles and so much more): massagenerd.com/_massage_tests_quizzes.html

Tests to print out: massagenerd.com/_massage_tests_paper.html

Remember Educators....
I am willing to offer my support as well.
Give me a little info on your topic/classes etc and I will create a mini Fun massage video for you. Just mention me on your site and that's all folks!

People are enjoying the videos. They get posted on my site www.MassageNetworknews.com , also You Tube, FaceBook, Twitter and anywhere anyone else shares it!

Waiting for your topic!

Hi,
I've have been a educator in massage therapy for over 25 years and a therapist since 1965. It' nice to be able to get together with others to communicate about the profession.
Take care,
Pat Donohue

Hello Everyone,

I am booked to teach at the Cortiva school in MA in October. I have just be notified that Department of Education and the State are in the process of changeover in the state of Massachusetts. The DOE has requested that local schools & organizations get their approval for every course and teacher prior to holding any classes effective immediately. In order to be approved by the DOE to teach any CE massage course the instructor need to have a valid MA MT license.

This is absurd! They are basically limiting the entire state to local instructors only. They can not exspect instructors who are nationally approved to become licensed in every state they teach in as well? This line of action has to be stopped in it's tracks before it spreads across the country.

What say all of you?

Marjorie

While absurd, I suspect it's "political" decision that government officials believe will raise revenue and that it's being justified as insuring that students in the state are taught by properly "qualified" instructors.

Possibly the best way to deal with this would be for Cortiva, AMTA & ABMP to use whatever political influence they have with state legislators/regulators to allow/create an exemption for people licensed to teach massage courses in other states.

According to the Cortiva CE Drirector they had to cancel thier summer schedule as have all of the other schools in the state as there where not given any notice and the law went immediately into affect.

I just looked at the state app. it calls for $225, letters of reference, offical copies of current licensure and a notary signature. And in the end it would another state requirenemts which I would have to maintain just to teach one or twice a year in that state. If we end up having to do this for every state it will not be worth it to teach anywhere but in our home states.

This is bad - very bad.

This is why this profession MUST create an institution to protect it. Doctors have the AMA (The American Medical Assciation). State Massage Boards are here to protect the public. I hear it everyday that most associations are just in it for the money and legislators are only looking for additional revenue.

Who looks out for therapists?

This is getting absurd!
I recently have had to get courses approved in other states to teach as well. some charge, some don't. But Why do I pay NCBTMB for approved providership? Was this not the plan of this organization? How can we as educators afford to pay for all of this? I know I am not in that position and yes, it would limit many of us from teaching. If we can only teach in our home state, how sad for many that cannot take classes from many talented individuals!

Does anyone know what the plan of action can be RIGHT NOW!?
I was just invited to teach in Massachusetts and now this won't be a possibility since I am not licensed there. Good Grief!

Mike or anyone, know where we can voice our opinion(s)?

Hi Marjorie,

I agree with Nick about getting the AMTA and ABMP involved in this, and pronto. You (and ultimately all of us) need the power of an organization behind this one. It's too big and too much potential for ripple effect.

That said, there is nothing stopping you from teaching anywhere. It is up to the therapists to take your class if they see a value in it. I have invested in 5 Element CE classes for acupuncturists because I knew the classes would enhance my Asian bodywork practice. I paid a substantial sum for the classes, and there was zero CE credit for me as an LMT. It did not stop me from enrolling, nor did it stop the other LMTs in the class with me. When there is a perceived value, people will come.

Of course, the schools in MA won't host you because of the political drama unfolding, but you can certainly teach independently. A little more work, but doable.

In the meantime, keep doing what you do best and put your intention into what you want to create. Enlist the organizations to take on the conflict.


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

I believe the powers that be will address this, if they already aren't. But with blow-back from the states that are tired of NCB control and those wanting to take control, there was thought this may happen with some individual states.

I am really curious about MA. They are a member of the FSMTB. I thought they were solidly behind the effort of "porability". This will, at the least, slow down the process. Therapists need to really shout down this effort unless they want the same teachers over and over or must travel out of state. This is going to hurt revenue within the state just to pick up maybe 20 teachers paying the Education Dept. a fee. This is not good for the profession.

I just spoke with Allisa Haines, The AMTA CE corordinator for MA. Their lobbyist is fighting it and hopefully it will be ressolved in a month or so. AMTA said they will hold their classes no matter what. I said it before it is just absurd.

Thank you for your encouraging words Maria. On that note Gloria I seem to remember you mentioning about a service that takes registration for you? Having to deal with the "well intentioned but unable to follow basic insrtucts" souls is too time consuming for me right now.

Marjorie

I just had a conversation with one of the school owners in MA and apparently it is not quite as bad as it initially has seemed. There is, apparently, still a regulation that you have to be licensed in MA to teach in the entry-level massage programs, but that does not necessarily apply to CE providers. There are now additional hoops that you will have to jump through with increased paperwork, but it is still an option of out-of-state providers to teach there...

Thanks so much, Whitney for the information you provided regarding offering CE classes in MA. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Whitney Lowe wrote:

I just had a conversation with one of the school owners in MA and apparently it is not quite as bad as it initially has seemed. There is, apparently, still a regulation that you have to be licensed in MA to teach in the entry-level massage programs, but that does not necessarily apply to CE providers. There are now additional hoops that you will have to jump through with increased paperwork, but it is still an option of out-of-state providers to teach there...

Thanks Whitney and Marjorie.

I and hope others will also contact the various organizations that may have some influence. I did just send NCBTMB a letter too questioning some of this and to see if they are going to actively get involved for CE providers!

Keep us all posted!

Hello Everyone,

I sent a copy of Whitney's post to Cortiva and after calling the DOE (who should have contacted the schools) they forwarded the two forms that need to be filled out - and approved by the DOE for out of state teachers (including having to get my resume nortarized since I am self employed).

So you can teach but now booking a classes is going to be like a bad trip to the DMV. It really is a shame.

Health & Happiness,
Marjorie