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My Greatest Massage Teachers Have Been Horses. Lesson 1 - Muscles Talk

I was nine years into my massage career when I decided to expand my practice and study equine massage. I was looking to relocate to Colorado to be closer to my family and I was growing tired of missing summer days spent in a dark room lit with only a dim candle. I was ready for a change, but I didn’t want to steer too far away from one of my true passions – massage therapy.

An idea that had been suggested to me years earlier suddenly seemed to hold the answer: equine massage. …

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Added by Jenna Williams on May 14, 2011 at 10:35am — No Comments

Update on me

Just FYI: In addition to my writing blog, I also have a shop at Cafe Press where there are a couple things for massage therapists for sale.

Have a great day, or make it one!

Added by Robert Chute on May 13, 2011 at 10:35am — No Comments

Regulatory Board in Wyoming?

Does anyone know about the progress or activities occurring in the state of Wyoming in moving toward formation of a regulatory board for massage therapy? I graduate from massage school in October 2011 and I see the essential functions of a regulatory board for our profession as crucial. How do I help or start making a major difference in this area?

Added by Kimberly Nimmo on May 12, 2011 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Massage Conference (Atlanta)

Hi Everyone;

Looking for 6 people to share a table at the Dinner Gala at the conference next week. The cost for a table is $300.00 which makes it $30.00 a piece instead of $35.00 per individual ticket. If you are interested please contact me by email allbodykneads@massagetherapy.com.

Thanks;

Bilky:))

Added by Bilky Joda-Miller on May 11, 2011 at 7:40pm — No Comments

Expect More with Les - May 9, 2011

These are the Good Times People - Do you feel good?

Added by Les Sweeney on May 10, 2011 at 1:41pm — 1 Comment

A Matter of Opinion

Last week, the AFMTE released a position paper authored by Executive Director Rick Rosen, “Alliance Offers New Vision for National Certification.”

The AFMTE also recently announced that it is partnering with the…

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Added by Laura Allen on May 8, 2011 at 9:42am — 2 Comments

2nd Annual Rolfing® SI National Awareness Week Celebrated in San Francisco May 16

Do you suffer from back, knee or…

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Added by Carole LaRochelle on May 7, 2011 at 10:09am — No Comments

I confess...

I confess…

I confess that I’m feeling a bit tired today; it’s been a long week and I’m worn out. This post may be seen as just complaining...so be it.

I confess that the posts here are beginning to annoy me. Regardless of topic, there always seems to be a ‘tit for tat’ or an ‘I’m smarter than you’ discussion going on. I’m not looking for ‘bobble-headed oh I agree’ replies, or for everyone to get along or agree with what’s posted. I’m…

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Added by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on May 7, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Journal of Massage Science, Issue #2

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I would like to inform you that Issue #2 (2011) of Journal of Massage Science is available for you to read. Here is brief summary of this issue's content.

More and more scientific research is done in the massage field. Some studies are well designed and greatly contribute to future development of the profession while others lack a…

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Added by Dr. Ross Turchaninov on May 6, 2011 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Continuing Education Classes in Lancaster County

New summer schedule for Integrative Touch for Health & Wellness www.mypeacefultouch.com. Check out our continuing ed classes in Lancaster County! Massage Skills and Styles, Infant Massage Therapy Instruction and Cranial Sacral Basics.

Added by Lin Roussel on May 6, 2011 at 4:55am — No Comments

??? desitions desitions???

I am still working with the same chiropractor but I had another chiropractor call me and want an interview so i went in. I'm in need for money desperately and this that i'm doing now is barely picking up. The other chiro is really interested in hiring me. I'm wondering what others oppinions are on the matter of....

should i just work for one chiro at a time?

should i work both?

how should i tell the one i'm working for now that i found a new and better job?

I've…

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Added by Jessica Rooks on May 2, 2011 at 2:39pm — 3 Comments

Books here is the best

The fact that you read this should be sufficient proof that Internet publishing is changing the way companies communicate with consumers. That said, the thousands of press releases and / or articles published on the Internet every day only a handful of shows, let alone read, and a number of good reasons. The vast majority of writers to produce these publications not only do not know how to write the most, know little about the world of broadcast news releases on the Internet, not to mention the… Continue

Added by Rowella Chang on May 2, 2011 at 9:59am — No Comments

Gathering a clientel

So, I've been.in class since March and so far have been having a blast. It isn't tip fairly recently however that I have had a strong interest in my services from friends. I now have about 25 regular clients that visit me and I find I am more busy than I can handle at times. The good thing is i am loving it. The bad news is I don't get paid for it as o yet. That's when the true clientel will shine through!

Anyone in southeast Idaho hoping to get a free massage, send me a PM and we… Continue

Added by Josh Lentz on May 2, 2011 at 2:17am — No Comments

Mobile Massage Spa Party

With several years mobile massage behind me I'm branching more and more into doing event massage and in particular spa parties.

Just did a 60 person massage spa party with 10 massage therapists total and I learned a few things.

I wrote an article listing 10 steps to planning an onsite event. Let me know what you think. Spa Party Success as a Mobile Massage…

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Added by Laurie English on May 1, 2011 at 11:39am — No Comments

MC's announced for 2011 World Massage Festival

What a wonderful way to honor those who have contributed so much to our profession! Join Jenny Ray along with Judy Calvert and Cliff Korn for this important ceremony.

Shanna

Added by Jenny Ray on April 29, 2011 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Very fortunate

I've been in the massage field for about 2 years now which i know isn't long and I enjoy reading about improving my skills every day and ofcoures educating those who know very little to nothing about the field and hope to start traveling next yr with my passion for massage. I currently work in a dental office that supplies me as a massage therapist and feel very fortunate to be there every day and hoping to connect with fellow therapists here;-)

Added by Andrea Murtha on April 29, 2011 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Preparing for a Massage Interview - What Every Massage Therapist Should Know and Ask

Before you can start working as a massage therapist, you have to perform a massage interview to get the job, and interviewing for a massage position is quite different than most other interview processes. For many massage therapists, the first job they hold directly out of massage school is for a chiropractor, or a spa / salon owner instead of working as an independent contractor, and it's important to know what to ask in order to accept the right position. Understanding if you will work as an… Continue

Added by Laurie Craig on April 26, 2011 at 2:28pm — 2 Comments

Who should attend the Third International Fascia Research Congress (FRC3)?

Scientists and anyone from the health care and fitness professions who wish to further educate themselves on the latest and best scientific research on human fasciae. Scientists who are either engaged or interested in –Biomechanics of ligaments and other dense fibrous connective tissues · Biomedical Researchers · Connective tissue research · Gait & postural dynamics · Matrix biology · Musculoskeletal dynamics · Orthopaedics · Rehabilitation · Rheumatology · Sports medicine

The…

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Added by The Third International Fascia R on April 26, 2011 at 12:07pm — No Comments

You Say To-may-to, I Say To-mah-to

Actually, I’m from the south, where we often say “mater.” A ‘mater sandwich should be on white bread, slathered with an artery-clogging amount of mayonnaise, and eaten standing over the kitchen sink so it can run down your chin and drip appropriately.

Everybody has their opinions…I’m out here regularly expressing mine, and not everybody agrees with them. That’s fine by me. The world would be a boring place if we all thought the same thing, and the world of massage is no different.…

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Added by Laura Allen on April 24, 2011 at 11:39am — No Comments

Protocols and Cookbooks

The use of protocols has gotten a bad rap in some areas of Myofascial Release. “Cookbook Therapy” it is often called. Certainly following a strictly defined treatment plan is out of line with most forms of MFR, but don’t we all follow certain protocols?

Each individual that comes into my treatment room is approached differently. That being said, there are certain trends that, in most…

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Added by Walt Fritz, PT on April 22, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments