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Expect More, with Les - February 16, 2011

I received an email in my inbox today soliciting for a webinar. It got me thinking about the resources available to massage and bodywork…

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Added by Les Sweeney on February 17, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Expect More, with Les - December 31, 2010

Feel Like a Number - In praise of Leonard Courtney.

Today we honor this man, Leonard Courtney. Who dat you say? He is the alleged source of the following…

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Added by Les Sweeney on December 31, 2010 at 12:07pm — 1 Comment

Expect More, with Les - December 20, 2010

Be Santa - It's that time of year.

My 10-year-old son is at the stage where his concern over Santa Claus’ existence is reaching a boiling point. He knows what he hears in school, but he also knows what he wants to believe. When he asked me about the jolly old elf, I...

Added by Les Sweeney on December 20, 2010 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - November 22, 2010

Reflection - A pause that refreshes.

I sometimes struggle with what to say in my blog, but if you can’t write a blog posting at Thanksgiving, what good are you? Here are my thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving 2010.

Added by Les Sweeney on November 22, 2010 at 4:08pm — 1 Comment

Expect More, with Les - October 19, 2010

Musical Chairs - 1 + 1 = One Too Many.

I recently received a press release from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and an email from its CEO Paul Lindamood, updating me on the progress of the National Certification for Advanced Practice (NCAP) exam. As you can see from its diagram above...

Added by Les Sweeney on October 19, 2010 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - September 20, 2010

The Company You Keep - A partner you can count on.

My colleague Laura Allen posted an update on the latest happenings surrounding IMA. In her post she references correspondence ABMP developed in an effort to answer the many calls we were getting from former IMA members about information they had received.

Added by Les Sweeney on September 21, 2010 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Just The Facts - A word about insurance. My two cents on the news of IMA's demise and characterizations about liability insurance. My friend Laura Allen says I'm being snarky - (http://www.massagetoday.com/blogs/wibb/2010/07/25/meet-me-in-the-field-part-2/) - what do you think?… Continue

Added by Les Sweeney on July 26, 2010 at 8:00am — 3 Comments