February 2013 Blog Posts (7)

I have received the following from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. I personally think they are far off the mark on what they intend to do with continuing education, and with their refusal to consider any joint effort with the NCBTMB to organize and streamline the approval process for the good of all concerned. This is their MOCC-ERY plan redux, and it’s giving me a bad case of acid reflux. The…

Whether you prefer the Bob Dylan original version, or the popular treatment by Peter, Paul & Mary, we have our own version of Blowin’ in the Wind being sung by the leaders of FSMTB and NCBTMB.

My last blog (February 11) focused on problems with regulation of continuing education in the massage profession, and put the spotlight on a comprehensive white paper written by Rick Rosen that offers a innovative solution to a very confusing situation. There’s been a lot of…

Treating someone going through treatment for cancer has become a new interest of mine.  Being with a patient and being able to offer support and comfort is a genuine gift.  If you know of someone who needs this work, please refer.

Thank you,

Dawn Wagner, LMT

In January 2013, I continued my education to work with clients either during or after cancer treatment.  The class itself was mainly how to make certain the "client" is safe and what not to do, to prevent lymphedema expecially.  I was quite honored to work with a current female client of mine who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  She was very open with me and willing to show me her double mastectomy and results so far of her reconstructive surgery.  In prior conversation with her,…

As I’ve written about on this blog, the NCBTMB has been trying to roll out an “upgraded” scheme to regulate the entire world of continuing education. After all, their stated mission is “To define and advance the highest standards in the massage and bodywork profession.” (Doesn’t that give them free rein to tell the rest of us what to do?) Apparently, NCB wasn’t satisfied with just approving CE providers – now they want to…

Corporate chair massage rates vary by the number of employees you have and the length of the chair massage sessions you would like each person to receive.

Standard hourly rates for corporate massage is $65.00 per hour, per massage therapist.   The rate for your corporate massage request can be determined once you provide this information; number of employees and requested time of each chair…

When you smell a fragrant orange what memories does it recall?

Or the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking?

The limbic system in linked to our emotional brain, that is why a simple sniff of something can create a strong emotional reaction.

I have been using aromatherapy oils I created on babies for about 6 months now in a children's hospital. I was amazed how quick these little ones anchor into a positive  touch experience with the use of aromatherapy.

By the…