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November 2009 Blog Posts (66)

Points for Profit - and Practice Building

I saw a 75 minute power point presentation on Friday evening by Honora

Lee Wolfe - she is the author of a book called "Points for Profit" -

the presentation was geared to acupuncture students and how they can

begin to market their practice BEFORE finishing school. I'm quite a

ways away from finishing my Masters at SWAC, however I am actively

running my massage therapy practice (for over 22 years!) and found

tidbits that she presented to be very applicable - and… Continue

Added by Karla Linden on November 15, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Making Health Care Better

I came across a NY Times article on Making Health Care Better that is worth the read. It provides a good example of using competency management to improve patient outcomes in specific areas of practice--a concept we good well adapt to the inclusion of massage therapy within health care. It also points out the process of self-reflection currently being done in multiple areas of… Continue

Added by Keith Eric Grant on November 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Richmond Massage Therapy and the Richmond Marathon

The 2009 Richmond Marathon was yesterday, Saturday November 14, 2009. This marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, so Richmond sees many marathoners who are from all over the United States. There was even one lady who had plans on participating in every marathon in all 50 states! What ambition!

Richmond Massage Therapy was on hand yesterday, providing post-event Sports Massage and Isometric Stretching to marathoners who wanted it. We worked on many participants and… Continue

Added by Richmond Massage Therapy on November 15, 2009 at 11:52am — No Comments

The Financial Health of Our Organizations: FSMTB

This is the second in my series on the financial health of the non-profit massage therapy associations.

What a difference a year has made to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. In the 2007 fiscal year, the FSMTB’s Form 990 showed gross receipts of just over $43,000. The 2008 shows those revenues as exceeding $355,000. Looks like it was a good year, and the expectation is that income will continue to grow as more boards join (there are currently 33) and more students take… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on November 14, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Angel Message for Today-Soar

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from the Angel of Expansion and Courage-"Soar! Fly swiftly on the wings of Joy, for all Eternity is Yours. The Migrating bird hesitates not, leaps joyfully into the sky and follows its heart home."

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on November 14, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Angel Message for Today- Stillness

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from The Angel of Reflection, "Punctuate your Life with moments of stillness, for in such moments your true nature is revealed, The churning river moves the sediment but reflects nothing."

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on November 13, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Homeownership....advice needed!

Anyone, have any ideas or suggestions or professional advice....I own a home, mortg is past due about 12,000 currently up for short sale but very tricky to sell and prob wont go thru as of now. payments are about 1900. gonna hit forclosure at some point. looking to rent out but payment is so high. cant refi or modify the loan until its caught up to date. just kinda stuck! HELP!

Added by Hannah Thayer on November 12, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Homeownership....advice needed!

Added by Hannah Thayer on November 12, 2009 at 8:28pm — 1 Comment

Angel Message for Today-Remembrance of Spirit

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from The Angel of Remembrance. “You are an Angel with Amnesia, It's time for you to remember WHO You really are!"

Remembrance of Spirit

Many of us have lost our way; we have forgotten who we really are and why we are…

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on November 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Alliance to hold First Annual Conference – June 3-5, 2010 in Park City, Utah

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a new independent organization for massage schools and educators, is pleased to announce that it has selected Park City, Utah as the location for its First Annual Conference. This meeting will be held June 3-5, 2010 at the very popular Grand Summit Hotel, which is part of The Canyons Resort. The theme for this inaugural event is Shaping the Future of Massage Therapy… Continue

Added by Rick Rosen on November 11, 2009 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Alexander Technique

www.tecnicalexander.eu

What is it?

"Change involves carrying out an activity against the habit of a lifetime." FMA

The Alexander Technique is an educational process developed from the discoveries of FM Alexander (1869-1955). In individual sessions or small groups, students become aware of how it moves and responds in the everyday life and learn to apply the principles to help you improve your performance.

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Added by Jorge Arnaldo Pabón Acevedo on November 11, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Alexander Technique

Added by Jorge Arnaldo Pabón Acevedo on November 11, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Angel Mesage for the Day- You are the Angels

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from The Angel of Eternal Light, "God is the Eternal Flame of Love. "You are the sparks that burst forth, eagerly seeking your own bright Destinies. In every heart there glows the God Spark. Nurtured by Love it will burn even brighter. You are the Angels!"…

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on November 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Massage Warehouse In Hickory North Carolina this weekend for the Southern Spa and Salon Conference Nov. 15th -16th

I would like to invite those in the Hickory area to come out and say hello! We will be in booths 602-604, and would love to meet you and shake your hand!

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to open a spa or salon, expand an existing business, or learn of new products and techniques to come out and find answers to your questions in one location! We are always excited to assist in providing equipment and supplies to newly opening business as well as assisting existing and… Continue

Added by Angie Patrick on November 11, 2009 at 10:18am — 3 Comments

Business Start up

Just starting an at home massage business. Any suggestions?

Added by Hannah Thayer on November 10, 2009 at 6:40pm — 1 Comment

Angel message for Today- Infinite Love

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from The Angels of Light, Lei Astra and Lei Andra, pictured here in the painting "Infinite Love". Their message to us is “In truth we are all One. True knowledge of this awakens Unconditional Love."

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on November 10, 2009 at 2:40am — 1 Comment

Frequent Asked Questions ~ Angela Lind.LMT

What is really your profession about?

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and relieve pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; helping to promote health and wellness.

How could someone know that needs this kind of therapy? what are the symptoms?

Basically pain, muscle tension and stress. But even if a person doesn't have these symptoms, massage it's a priority part as a preventive… Continue

Added by Angela Lind on November 9, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Massage Union??

You can't have a discussion group with massage therapist without having the topic of forming a union comes up. There are many sides to this -one that probably will be never fully answered.

I for one always just think it seems like the unions are the ones who have ruined the auto industry with their demands. What would a union do for the massage profession? What really is the problem in the massage job world? I've lived a sheltered life never having to get a massage job and always… Continue

Added by Julie Onofrio on November 8, 2009 at 11:38pm — 22 Comments

Massage Envy Massage Practitioners Union

Greetings LMPs, my name is j. I am a massage practitioner employed with massage envy. we have voted, in secret of course, here in Washington state to form a labor union under federal protection. If any of you have helpful suggestions or would like to become involved with our movement the time is now and we would be thrilled to speak with you confidentially. My email address is jlmp1j@aol.com

Added by j on November 7, 2009 at 4:17pm — 4 Comments

warm bamboo massage

Hi,
has anyone tried, or trained in bamboo massage - I am interested in doing the course, and I was hoping to get feedback. In the UK, it is warm bamboo massage, in Florida, it is tien di bamboo - not warm.
Thanks
Christine

Added by Christine Sorley on November 7, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments