March 2011 Blog Posts (28)

I usually report on state legislation, but the fact of the matter is, educating legislators about massage therapy has to begin in your own backyard. In many places, whether there is state regulation of massage or not, local laws are so archaic and penalizing to massage therapists, it is just disgusting.

The latest thing to hit my radar is from the city of Indianapolis. The…

Shana (Jenny's web mouse here) with some news:

Jenny is going to be offering an AWESOME class at this years World Message Festival, so if you are planning on attending, you should definetely sign up for Jenny's class (and if you're not attending, you should seriously consider it.  CEU's, lodging, food, and a chance to network with other great massage…

Receive a 1-hour Swedish massage for $20.00 at Imagine Salon and Day Spa on March 29, April 7, April 12, & April 14 to raise money for Earth Month

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Be a water warrior. Make a difference. Please join Imagine Salon and Day Spa, in this great fund-raising event on Saturday, April 2, that supports local clean water projects.

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• 15 min Mini Balance…

All around the world, there are unfortunate people that do not have a source of clean water.  As a result, every minute, of every hour, of every day, three people die because they don’t have clean water.  Please help us as we raise money for Earth Month to give clean water to these people. Listed below are ways that you can help us raise money for Earth Month (March…

Texas has a few pieces of massage legislation in the offing. And while I don’t think most of it is as detrimental to the profession on the whole as the recent amendments to Utah’s regulations, I can’t say I’m crazy about it. I have a fundamental problem with regulations that are not clearly defined, and this seems to be one of those cases. Their language just plain ticks me off, as well.…

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is pleased to announce the publication of the organization's Code of Ethics, for members in the School, Teacher and Continuing Education Provider categories. The preamble highlights the document's purpose, which is consistent with the Alliance's overall Mission and Goals:

Members of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education are committed to promoting professionalism…

Anews item from New Zealand's TV3 focuses on Church of Scientology volunteers giving massage and support to victims of the February earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand last month.

Christchurch scientology massages concern some

There have been several developments in the regulation of massage in the past few weeks that I personally find distressing. Earlier this week, Florida Senate Bill 584 moved a step closer to passage. This piece of special-interest legislation would amend Florida's massage therapy law to allow graduates of certain board-approved schools to obtain a temporary permit and practice for six months without a…

I found out this week was National Sleep Awareness Week and made two videos of the information I give my clients to help with insomnia and sleep difficulties. Acupressure Massage For Insomnia and…

Hello,

I am looking for someone who is going to be flying into Phoenix, AZ (PHX) on April 1st and who is going to be taking the Master Level of the Medical Massage Practitioner continuing education class.

I am staying at the Lexington Hotel in Phoenix and wanted to know if someone (female only) would like to save some money and split the cost of a hotel room during this time?  The total is $93/night. 

Please let me know as soon as possible if…