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Need Help

Hello Everyone,

I just moved to Binghamton,NY and recently the community experienced a catastrophic flood. I am okay but many are not. I wanted to put together a Massage day benefit event for the victims. If any one is in the area or would like to volunteer or donate, please call me at 607-724-9130 or e-mail here or at kathleenfontaine@yahoo.com  The need is great and thank you all in adavance.

 

Thanks,Kathleen

Added by kathleen fontaine on September 20, 2011 at 8:21am — No Comments

The Leaders of the Massage Therapy Profession

Last week, the leaders of all the major organizations representing the massage therapy profession came together in St. Louis for a Massage Therapy Leadership Summit.

I have personally prayed for this to happen for a long time, and was thrilled that it took place. Rick Rosen, Executive Director of the AFMTE, shared this photo on my Facebook page. I of course spread it through my networks, and it prompted a question from…

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Added by Laura Allen on September 19, 2011 at 7:55pm — No Comments

THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POSTURE | INJURY PREVENTION BEGINS AT YOUR FOOT

Last week I defined posture, not as an ideal position, but as the necessary stabilty from which all healthy movement is derived. Today I am talking about the first step in re-engaging postural control.

 

How did we get here?

The human body is awe-inspiring. It is capable of moving…

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Added by Jesse James Retherford on September 16, 2011 at 11:13am — No Comments

5 Reasons Why I love Massage Therapy

1.  My Calling from GOD

2. I love being able to Help Heal/ Comfront others through touch

3. I have my own schedule/( I am my own BOSS)

4.Gives me time to travel

5 Pay

 

 

WHAT ARE YOU SOME REASONS YOU LOVE BEING A MASSAGE THERAPIEST?

Added by Fayola Wilson on September 16, 2011 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

Better Walking with Somatics Exercises

Hi, I'm Ed Barrera, Hanna Somatic Educator and founder of Gravity Werks and I teach people "online" how to overcome physical pain, reduce stress & tension and recover quickly from injury using safe, simple tools known as somatics exercises.

 

As a 10 year practitioner, I finally figured out that all the movement classes I had been teaching had to be recorded.  If only I had known that 10 years ago... 'course I was a bit green then.  Now I have 150 movement classes and each…

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Added by Eduardo Barrera on September 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

One Word

I was wondering today how my clients would describe me in one word.  In a small group that I am a part of, a friend of mine asked each of us to write one word to describe us.  She then took photos of our hands.  I'm not sure what she is doing with it but she is a talented artist so I'm sure it will be interesting when she is done. 



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Added by Matthew Gibble on September 14, 2011 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Daniel, Looks for parallels in understanding bone washing lomilomi, A call to task is the echo here.

 

 

 

 

          Comment by Daniel Cohen 
Harry, the use of acid/alkaline confuses me. Is this the actual translation of the Hawaiian terms or is it a representation of a Hawaiian concept? Blood pH is regulated to stay within the narrow range of 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly…
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Added by Harry Uhane Jim on September 13, 2011 at 8:22pm — 1 Comment

Touch For Healing

HI all massage and bodyworker

, Touch For Healing in Jasper GA.  is now a massage school, and Continuing Education for all body worker. will Give Great group deals on CE Units. , Our website is Touchforhealing.net , plus   Jasper is a great place to visit. the Woodbridge in Jasper, right down town gives a great rate for our student,  would love to meet you guys, and have a great class set up for you..

Yours

Barbara Moore

Added by Barbara Moore on September 13, 2011 at 5:11am — 1 Comment

Bone washing what is that?

Hi ! offering now, the expansion of the idea of bone washing as the technique for clearing cherished wounds........ One thing is true in bodywork. there are franchises for all techniques.  Actually not this one. deep tissue or 'zero balancing' can seem like such, but the approach here is the balance of breath, touch, intention, and holding the space focused on the concept of the authority of the spiral. ... wich is best understood as the drain of the sink. or tolet.  when that  law of…

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Added by Harry Uhane Jim on September 9, 2011 at 11:10am — 3 Comments

YOU CANNOT CONTROL YOUR POSTURE

Last week I defined posture, not as an ideal position, but as the necessary stabilty from which all healthy movement is derived. Today I am talking about the first step in re-engaging postural control.

 

How did we get here?

The human body is awe-inspiring. It is capable of moving…

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Added by Jesse James Retherford on September 9, 2011 at 9:48am — No Comments

Are Vibram's Professional Footwear for a Massage Therapist

My school has just decided that the Vibram Five-Finger shoes are unprofessional shoes for a massage therapist and I want to know what other practicing massage therapist's think

Added by Kristian T LaMantia on September 7, 2011 at 3:14pm — 2 Comments

Benefits Of Massage Relaxation And Health Care

Full body massage on a standard basis is one outstanding way to help you fight off tensions, strokes that contains kneading, pulling, wringing. Full body massage can generate numerous advantages for your wellness. These positive aspects go far beyond an hour spent in relaxing quietly,…

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Added by Danial Lord on September 6, 2011 at 12:51am — 2 Comments

The Financial Health of Our Organizations: NCBTMB

Author’s note: This is the third year that I have reported on the financial state of the non-profit organizations of the massage therapy profession. The information I use to write these is obtained from www.guidestar.org, which is a clearinghouse of information on non-profits. If a non-profit does not provide their own Form 990 filing to Guidestar, it will be provided by the IRS, providing the organization meets the obligation of public disclosure.…

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Added by Laura Allen on September 4, 2011 at 9:19am — 1 Comment

L.A.S.T. and Joint Play/Mobilization Differences

I get asked by many therapists, what makes L.A.S.T. any different from Joint Play/Mobilization? Is one any better to use in treatment than the other? Unfortunately the answer isn’t simple, but let’s attempt to answer these questions in a way that the therapist will understand.

First let’s compare and contrast both techniques.

Joint play/mobilization

Joint play/mobilization techniques have been utilized by Manual Practitioners for many years.…

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Added by Robert Libbey RMT on September 1, 2011 at 3:48pm — 7 Comments

Your Work Matters

Blog post for CranioSacral Therapists stressing how much our work is needed these days.  I welcome your comments!

 

Click here to read the post on my Anatomy Conversations blog.

Added by Lisa Gillispie on September 1, 2011 at 6:14am — No Comments

CE Providers: Expenses Going Up, Income Going Down

In January of this year, I blogged Continuing Education Providers: Sink or Swim, and followed up that one with the report from the meeting convened by the NCBTMB, where profession leaders were invited to give input into…

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Added by Laura Allen on August 27, 2011 at 7:28pm — No Comments

Bamboo Fusion Class with Founder Natalie Cecilia Sept 20-21 at ISA in Grand Rapids Michigan

Please feel free to pass this on to other therapist who might be

interested!!  Can't wait to see you there!!

 

You are invited to attend.

  

Bamboo-fusion Massage Workshop

 

Full-body "table" class 

 

NCBTMB approved for 16 CE's

 

Price per therapist:  $299

 Tuition includes student manual and certificate.

  

Note:  Bamboo sets/DVD's available for purchase at a discounted rate…

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Added by Loree Kennedy on August 23, 2011 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Postural Assessment Using Pictures - Insight Anyone?

I'm beginning to assess posture using photographs. I want to ensure I have the most accurate representation of my clients' postural changes... any suggestions on how to do this? Does anyone incorporate this method regularly in practice? My idea is to print out all of the pictures and lay transparent graph paper over the photos... What do yall think?

Added by Robin Streit on August 21, 2011 at 10:05am — 2 Comments

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