Hey everyone, would you mind completing a massage career survey? If so, click on the link, answer only the questions that apply and tell more colleagues. I'm compiling research for an article and hoping to gather information that will enlighten many in this field, future lmt's too ,employers etc. Thank you
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OhBtGlEETUWwi9h5olkCGQ_3d_3d

Thanks Monica...lots of great personal comments too!
Thanks for participating - please pass it on

Hello Florida !!!!
I am so glad to be a part of this group! I have just created the MASSAGE WAREHOUSE page and would love to have you join! Please feel free to contact me if I can ever be of service to you!
Be Well!

For all of you friends on facebook, I envite you to become a fan of Massage Warehouse to get news, tips, and sneak peek looks at upcoming sales!
come join the fun!
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FINALLY, RESEARCHING MASSAGE TABLES IS MADE EASIER!!!!

One AT-A-GLANCE resource for anyone who is trying to decide on which table to buy! There is now a downloadable chart created by Massage Warehouse which compares many features and benefits on many of the leading table manufacturers products!!! THIS IS GREAT FOR SCHOOLS!!!! Please feel free to log on and download this for yourself and your students!

http://www.massagewarehouse.com/mastertablelist/index.html

Hi everyone! Jennifer Clarkson and I are teaching our workshop "Destination Success - Creating your perfect practice" on January 9th, 2010 in Sarasota, FL. This is our first class. We need some constructive feedback in order to fine tune it. We are offering this class - 8 CEU's - for ONLY $65 in exchange for your input.

Have questions? Go to our website: www.BodyWorkShops.com to find out more. Thanks!

Dear Angie, Can you get them to put that massage table research into a printable form?
Thanks,
Taya Countryman LMT

It is being done as I type!!! It loaded as a peculiar looking pDF, so our web guy is alreting it so it is downloadable and printable.

Aloha Florida Therapists! I am coordinating a 5 day Intensive Lomi course in Sarasota, Florida for July 2010. Details will be on my website in the near future.
www.Lomilomimassagece.com

Hi Everyone. Announcing a NEW Lomilomi Training coming to Cocoa Beach, Jan. 29-31... LomiLomi Temple Style Unveiled. 24 CE Hours

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! The full training is scheduled for Island of Kauai, March 18-28. (48 CE hours)

More info: www.hunamua.com

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

Presenting a new Lomilomi Training in Cocoa Beach, Jan. 29-31 if anyone can make it. Temple Lomilomi Unveiled, plus traditional Hawaiian massage. New Program. Oceanfront! CE Hours.

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Any thoughts on the following? we are planning to move to the Pacific NW. I was hoping to have been there this spring to start school but as luck would have it we will be delayed by at least half a year. There are two very good programs in Portland that I was considering but both are substantially longer and of course, I am already here in Miami. I have the option to simply go to Educating Hands and then sit hte MBLEX in Oregon. This would save me a lot of time and money overall in the general scheme of things and it would be nice to already be abe to start working. Can anyone give their thoughts on this?
thanks

Hi Laura, I would just sit in the MBLEX and go straight to work. You can always do further education later. Also, make sure you set up a free practice profile at www.WholeVisit.com, its actually the fastest way to get patients to find you in your new area and best of all, its free for practitioners like us. Check it out!

Hello all,

I would soon be relocating to florida state from New York. After obtaining my National certification along with my New York state license; I was wondering if anybody knows what other classes do I need to qualify for my Florida state Massage therapist License.
Thank you

Franklin, to find your answer, go to the FL State Board of massage, http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/, to get your answer. They are the board who accepts your creditionals for working in Florida.

Franklin, I relocated to florida from north a few years ago. My understanding is that because you already have your National cert, you can apply to the state. I was not Nationally certified at the time so I needed 1 class in hydrotherapies. I contacted a local school and was able to take it when I moved down.

Franklin depending on where in fL you wish to be you may want to get your credentials accepted then move and gwt your lic. afteryou get here. Community and tech colleges are the most likely to accept your credits and they charge far less for residents than for non residents. Personally I saved over $600 by being a resident.

Thank you everyone for you help. It looks like it might be a lil stressful.I would be contacting Florida state board once I have my credentials. Then I shall take it from there. Once again thank you guys

Hi all, I just joined this group because I now live in P C beach but do not practice massage here yet though I take the MBLX on May 6 and will apply for licensure then. If any of you near P C Beach (panama city) would like to do a trade, I'm right on the beach west end by carilon.

After reading some other posts this is for Franklin, I'm only aware that if you are licensed elsewhere that license will transfer but you will need to take the HIV course.

Welcome Kelly to Florida. I am in Pensacola

Thanks Darcy, I've been living here since Nov 11 but my Mom has been next door since 1989, so I'm quite familiar with the area. I will see you in June.

You are warmly invited to visit Julie Onofrio's new site, Massage CE Guide, for Continuing Education. Ariana Institute is listed as a CE provider approved in Florida. http://www.massageceguide.com/floria-approved-ce-provider-ariana-vi...

Looking for a therapist in the Spring Hill area. Some place where I can go and relax and have confidence in their services. I am a fellow therapist in the area who needs to start making time to take care of herself. Not looking to trade or for a discount, just a wonderful relaxing massage possibly weekly to bi-weekly.

Amber, look up John Rovi his yahoo addy is justrightmassage@yahoo.com. He's near Tampa but I don't know the address.

Hi Amber. I am in spring hill, I would gldly help you. Take visit my website at:newyorkmassageinc.com.Thanks.

I have recently come across your site...You look to have a beautiful office...I will be making an appt soon. Thank you for your replies! xxoo

Amber, if you want to find a therapist in Florida use www.fsmta.org and use the "Find a Therapist" feature. You can locate therapists by zip code and modility and know that they are licensed therapists.

Hello all in Florida... Our annual FL Myoskeletal Alignment workshop is coming up June 18 - 20 in West Palm beach. Neck, Lumbar and Leg Pain, Tuning the spinal engine. Learn advanced techniques for stubborn conditions in this 3 day, 24 CE workshop. Visit http://erikdalton.com/workshopsmassage.htm for details. Always a great group of therapists!

I am a massage therapist in Lakeland Florida. I will be relocating to Colorado sometime in August/September of this year. I am looking for someone to take over my practice. It has been affected by the economy but still very good clients. I have my own office (nicely painted by one of my clients) on the southside..Rent is VERY reasonable. I would prefer a therapist that also does reflexology and energy healing as this is what my clients are looking for. Let me know if you are interested of know of anyone who has these skills.

Robin, where is Lakeland? I live in the Villages. I am big time into Reflexology. Could you send more information?

Hi Barbara.,...Lakeland is in central Florida..about halfway between Tampa and Orlando.

Thanks. I guess it is a bit far for me!

Dear colleagues,

I am happy to invite you to join my group:” Medical and Sports Massage” including FREE Medical and Sports massage lessons. Not alot of practitioners in the US are familiar with Russian Medical and Sports massage as it was proposed by a Russian physician professor of medicine Anatoly Sherback . I'm happy to offer you information about this methodology as well as some additional information about me. I hope that our friendship will be pleasant and mutual beneficial. I believe in sharing knowledge. In such a case you will be able to learn from me as well as I can learn from you . If after reading information about medical and sports massage, or viewing lessons you will have any question I'm encouraging you to make comments or initiate discussion topic . In such a case my replies will be available for many to read, as well as your replies. Looking forward for great relationship.

Best wishes.
Boris

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August 19-22, 2010
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Is there anyone out there in Florida Land (Especially Central ) who is certified to teach Slip Stream Cupping? Please let me know. Thanks.

Florida LMT's - I will be teaching a 5 day residential Lomi training March 28-April 1st, 2011 in Davenport, Fla. 48 CE's NCBTMB and Florida Approved. Details at www.Lomilomimassgece.com

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Hello everyone, its been a while since I have replied on here. This is Desmond Diaz, an LMT based our of Clermont FL(just moved) and starting up a mobile massage company, providing spa relaxation based, and medical massage based service for people who cant make it to a clinic. Please take a look at my website: www.ablc.massagetherapy.com when you can. I also am looking to network with other therapists in the area to share knowledge and maybe a few exchanges because lord knows we need it! lol i like this idea of a place to meet and learn from other therapists.. i hope it stays for a long time

Sorry for the typo on my website below.
www.LomilomiMassageCE.com

Hi Everyone; Just found this group and joined

Welcome Dolores.

Good to see you found us. Where in Lake County are you located?

Delores, welcome to the group. I am in Tampa, FL.

Thanks I am in Ft. Myers, Fl

What would you do, if someone walking in to your massage studio with his/her resume to hire him/her, you asking for an interwiev/sample massage to se what he/she got and the person asking you to pay for his/her time and massage?

I'm thinking about this one because i'm in a new situation (and a new town/state) I am an experienced therapist and while I understand the desire to know what a therapist can do if you are hiring them....I also understand the need to value your work and time...and not to give it away for free. I personally would not object to 20 minutes or so. If you hire at a restaurant, you don't wait tables before you're hired..if you work in customer service you don't work a day for free to see what you can do. Someone fresh out of school I can understand, just to see their potential, however,If your license and insurance is in order (you can check that easily online)... you can even ask for references from prior clients. It's not black and white in my opinion. That's from being on both sides of the issue at different times. How about making a deal? If your work is worth paying for, you pay them....both sides benefit.

An interview with Massage Envy consists of a formal interview plus a 50 minute hands on massage demonstating different strokes, pressure, draping, etc. It is not paid.

Moving to Jacksonville, Florida in a couple of months, and I am looking for a little info on the massage industry in Jacksonville and surrounding cities. I have never been to Florida and taking a leap of faith and a great need for change of environment from the Midwest (Saint Louis, MO). Any advice or info would be helpful. What is the average going rate for massage in Florida anyway... Thank you my fellow MT's and Bodyworkers.