Check out a new group: massage therapy podcasts

http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/massagetherapypodcasts

The goal of this group is to share existing podcasts related to our Massage field. Come and share with the rest

Here are some songs for therapists, especially those anatomy and physiology nerds among us...

The Twelve Cranial Nerves of Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9VM0I4NPHY

The Muscles of the Hand Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9lLaXnhzM

The Cranial Nerves Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncs1EKJa648

The Muscles of the Leg Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38qjXTltvTc

The Gram Positive Bacteria Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_1Qi8_28S8

Enjoy!

Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute

Inspiring Massage Education and Wellness for the Body, Mind and Spirit

does anyone know when the new law for licensing in pa takes effect and when we should be notified of the change?

LMT's - I am working on some short video clips to inform you on business, techniques etc. Do you have a question ? Email it to me at massageproce@gmail.com and I will make a video response. The Massage Nerd is posting them on his YouTube station for you ! Free Advice, demo's, resources etc.

Check out my site for upcoming CE trainings too.

www.MassageProCE.com

This is a website that was specifically designed for new massage therapists.

Would love to have your thoughts and suggestions about the site:

www.massage-education.com/index.html

Hi Tina-What a wonderful resource to provide for new therapists! I did notice one error (typo) on the the Home page:

What's the negative?

The most negative aspect, after 10 years in practice, is the tole it takes on your body.

I think you meant toll?

Also, I'm in OH and my school was not listed: Stark State College Massage Therapy Program http://www.starkstate.edu/?q=academic-programs/massage-therapy-one-... but maybe you are just listing "massage only" schools?

I think your website is an excellent source of information and I will forward it to the new massage therapists I know.

Become a better therapist by learning self-care.

Can't wait to go to Winter Park, FL the beginning of April!  It is so cold here in Colorado, I am looking forward to teaching this course just for a change in weather!  We had such amazing things happen in the last hip, lower back, and abdomen course though, that I am also really looking forward to the fantastic things that will happen in class in FL.  One of the reasons to take CE's is just to get worked on, to be reminded of why we do what we do, and to get the work that our bodies crave.  Some massage therapists get regular massage, but most do not.  We are busy taking care of others and neglect us.  But attending  a CE class has the advantage of letting us know why we became massage therapists in the first place, and, hopefully, of fixing some of our own issues.  Personally, I had been having sacral pain for over a year.  I finally had some SMRT work done on myself, and the pain has lessened significantly.  Hope to see you in Winter Park!  http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/

        Gluteus Maximus is a large muscle with many attachments.  It originates from the posterior iliac crest, the posterior inferior sacrum and the posterior coccyx.  This means tension in gluteus maximus can affect the position of these bones.  It also means that a shift or compression in these bones can have an effect on tension in gluteus maximus.  If there is an imbalance between the left and right gluteus maximus (i.e. one is hypertonic, the other is hypotonic), these bones will be pulled to the hypertonic side.  This muscle inserts on the gluteal tuberosity and the iliotibial band, which means that tension in gluteus maximus can pull the femur into a lateral rotation or a posterior position.  Additionally, since it attaches to the IT band, any imbalance can cause either too much or not enough tension in the IT band.  This link is to a video that shows an SMRT release for gluteus maximus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS_rvsD90ek  This release will take tone down in hypertonic muscles and bring tone up in hypotonic muscles.  If you find that it does not work, it is possible the issue is a bony misalignment.   Get more SMRT releases for the hip at http://efullcircle.com/spontaneous-muscle-release-technique-hips-an...

        I have just finished proofing the video for our Lower Extremities DVD.  This DVD set will be over 6 hours long with extras.  The Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique information is exciting, from the ability to quickly release the deltoid ligament in the medial ankle to the ACL release that creates instant mobility in the knee, from the move that softens the ITT in 30 seconds to the ability to unlock the groin muscles without working directly on the pubic bone, from the release for the connective tissue at the popliteal fossa to the instant removal of adhesions between the hamstrings, it is fabulous.  And the extras in this set really excite me.  Patti does a take on active isolated stretching, both on the client and for you, the therapist, and Rhonda's yoga flows beautifully, and is designed to enhance your body mechanics.  Full Circle is an approved massage therapy continuing education provider through the NCBTMB, as well as in NY and ND.  This set is approved for 24 CE's.  To order, http://efullcircle.com/spontaneous-muscle-release-technique-lower-e...

I had an interesting incident at my chiropractor's office this week.  My chiropractor likes to use electrostimulation before each adjustment.  While I was prone on a table with my head turned to the side and electrostim pads on my mid and lower back, the man on the other table, who had had the pads on his hip, got up and walked to the restroom.

I remarked to the receptionist that he had a shortened psoas.  "A short what?"  She asked.  "It's the main hip flexor muscle.  His left side is short and imbalancing his hips."  I said.  Then I apologized for mentioning it.  "No," she said, "tell me more, that's my husband."  "Oh, well then maybe I can just fix it before he gets his adjustment."  I said.  "That would be great."  She said.

So, we put him back on the table in a supine position.  I did 2 moves on each iliopsoas muscle.  It all took about 2 minutes, and he went in to be adjusted.  The chiropractor later told me he had adjusted better than he ever had.  The next day, this man emailed me and asked if he could get an appointment with me.  Although he had been getting consistent massage for years, he informed me that his hip had not felt this good in a decade and he felt it was "a miracle".

I would love to see you in Winter Park, FL and show you how to release iliopsoas in 2 minutes. 10% tuition discount ends March 4, 2014.  http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/