January 2011 Blog Posts (30)

January is Bonnie Prudden's birth month. On the 29th, she will be 97 years old.That makes her the oldest person I personally know. Many of you probably don't know Bonnie's story or have even heard of her or know how she has affected your lives. She was a major part of this country's national defense and endurance capabilities for years. She was a major reason we had gym class. She helped start the President's Coucil on Physical Fitness. Her awards, TV credits (including The Bonnie Prudden…

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Come and Relieve your stress and pain with a Relaxing therapeutic massage by my gentle touch and soft hands. My hands are strong and intuitive and trained to give you a deep flowing massage. You will leave renewed. I have a comfortable private studio in a comfortable and clean enviroment. For Men and Women.  By Appointment.

Chrissy 

Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in order to best provide massage therapy to this population. Often, special needs clients may not disclose medical ailments or their need for accommodation until they arrive for the appointment, so it is up to massage therapists to be well educated about situations when it is, and when it is not appropriate to provide massage therapy… Continue

It’s that time; you know the time I’m talking about where everyone suddenly makes a bunch of resolutions for the new year.  What is it about a new year that makes us want to change things? Why is it that most new year’s resolutions fail? As far as I can tell this phenomenon has been a long time tradition as evidenced…

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WOMEN’S RETREAT IN MEXICO -- We invite women to gather for retreat and replenishment on Isla Mujeres, an island in the tranquil turquoise blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean, historically a place for healing rituals among the Mayan people. We will create a sacred circle of abundance, compassion and support as we weave together our stories and wisdom becoming midwives of our dreams.  Yoga & ceremony at ancient Mayan temple. Participants…

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I just wanted to share my excitement to find this awesome site! I wasn't paying close attention or something, because I have been a member of abmp for years! Thank you Kris for friending me already! Looking forward to a new year!

Hi all, This is my first Blog on the mbp site, I want to invite all of you to attend a four day seminar at the above date. The seminar will be taught by Aaron Mattes, creator of Active Isolated Stretching. It will be a four day class encompassing Upper and lower body Active Isolated stretching and strengthening. The course is 32 CEU's Seminar%20Flyer%202011.pdf. Please feel free to…

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Well, here we are preparing for the Holidays. Whether you observe the Holidays or not the fact remains IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. I really enjoy this time of the year, the leaves change and fall, the snow falls and you feel a slight chill in the air, the only thing I'm not a fan of is the sloppy weather and reckless drivers or better yet the unskilled driver.



As we prepare for the season you notice that you have drier skin, your lips begin to chap, your muscles are tighter than…

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Just wanted you to know that I will be holding affordable AMTA and NCBTMB CE classes in Lancaster County and surrounding areas beginning in the spring of 2011.  Please visit my website at www.mypeacefultouch.com for more information on my business, "Integrative Touch for Health and Wellness"!  Would love to see you there!

Lin Roussel, BA, LPN, NCTM, CWC

Today is the beginning of a New Year, and I always view that as an opportunity for a fresh start. I’ve heard from a lot of therapists this year who are struggling in their practice. Most of them blame it on the economy. Yes, the economy has been bad….in my rural North Carolina county, we have the second highest unemployment rate in the state. I live in a small town of 4000 people, and the entire population of our county, which is the largest area-wise in NC, is about 60,000. There are…

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