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The Librarian

Today, I took my daughter to the library for story time. As we collected our craft project, one my favorite touch studies came to mind. Many of you may have already heard it, but it always reminds me about the simplicity of massage and touch when I start making it all too complicated.

Librarians were instructed alternately to touch and not touch the hands of students as they handed back their library cards Then the students were interviewed. Those who…

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Added by Ivy Hultquist on March 1, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

product liability insurance

Hi everybody I am a newly licenced massage therapist trying to start my own businerr I make my own sugar and saltscrubs and i am looking for anyone who mightknow where i might be able to get aducate insurance

Added by dawn abene on February 27, 2010 at 4:03am — No Comments

Low on CE credits?

I just posted a new article to my blog with a great resource on attaining CE credits from home.

check it out here

Warm Regards,

Ann Ross

Added by Ann Ross on February 26, 2010 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - February 24, 2010

Speak Up - Own your profession.

Added by Les Sweeney on February 24, 2010 at 2:05pm — No Comments

New CPR Method!

Mayo Clinic - New CPR Method

MUST SEE, NEW CPR METHOD, NO MOUTH TO MOUTH AND WORKS BETTER. ANYONE CAN DO IT…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on February 23, 2010 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

Burn out

Within the past week, the Iowa winter has officially gotten to me. I happen to believe I tolerate winter as well as anyone else in the Hawkeye State. February typically brings the promise of warmer days, melting snow, and glimpses of spring. With incessant snow showers in the forecast, not a day over thirty degrees, an eight foot drift in my backyard, and getting our vehicle pulled out of the snow twice in one night; winter has worn out its… Continue

Added by Ivy Hultquist on February 22, 2010 at 2:59pm — 8 Comments

"The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials."

Good Morning - It is a glorious day here in Portland Oregon and I am sitting in bed completely enjoying the sun rising and the birds chirping. The weather here is incredible this week. Thursday my sister was down with her family and we spent the day with all the kids at the coast. Check out my facebook page for some beautiful shots of the kids playing on the beach! Jealous, yet? Welcome to mid-February in the gloomy, rainy northwest!…

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Added by Patty Glenn on February 21, 2010 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Alliance Launches 2010 Membership Drive and Opens Conference Registration

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, an independent non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, has begun its 2010 General Membership Drive. Registration for the Alliance’s First Annual Conference on June 3-5, 2010 in Park City, Utah has also been opened.

As an organization that has been established by educators – for educators, there are three primary membership categories: Massage Schools, Teachers and Continuing Education Providers. In… Continue

Added by Rick Rosen on February 19, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

The California Gold Rush (A Response)

I am grateful for and learning quite a bit from everyone's comments on this blog.

After reading Laura's initial blog and posting my comments, I emailed each member of the CAMTC's BOD with my opinion. I received two responses by email. The following day, Feb. 11, I went to the meeting to observe the meeting and gain more understanding. I encourage other therapists to attend the meetings. I had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a few board members and prospective members. Here are… Continue

Added by Kathy Weaver on February 19, 2010 at 1:03pm — 1 Comment

My first posting ~~~

Greetings all !!

This is my first posting.... YYIIPPEE

wanting to say aloha and let you know that there is a well rounded continuing educational seminar coming up in Boulder, Colorado in April !!!

check out our web site... rmbodyworkseminars.com

be sure let us know if you have questions or comments.

i did enjoy reading the postings today...

this could be a really fun way to communicate with… Continue

Added by Victoria J. Robertson on February 18, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

If you will not give my certification...i just want my money back

Dear Sir/Madam,

It is depressing to received an information about your organization.

CAMTC Chair May presented a proposed budget for adoption calling for CEO salary and benefits at an annual rate of $330,000 per year (the maximum of the aforementioned range). CAMTC Board member Bob Benson (ABMP’s Chairman and one of two ABMP representatives on the CAMTC) proposed an amendment to…

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Added by Instrument of Inspiration on February 17, 2010 at 7:56pm — No Comments

The Power of an Online Presence

Having a website is one of the most effective external marketing methods that one can use in developing a massage practice. Marketing online offers several advantages over other forms of advertising. These include:

1. Low Cost - The annual cost of developing and maintaining a website can be as low as $250. Compare this to other forms of advertising such as running ads in phonebooks, local papers, and magazines. Print ads will often run over $100 a month.

2. Volume of People… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on February 17, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

New York Massage Therapist Needed For Referral,

I have a client that will be visiting New York for a couple of weeks. She will be needing a massage therapist while she is there. I think the town she said she was going to be in was Fishkill, NY. If you know of anyone who will take good care of my client while she is up there please let me know.

Added by Heather Sprouse, LMT on February 16, 2010 at 9:07pm — No Comments

7 Sure Fire Ways to Build a Massage Practice

7 Ways to Build a Massage Practice

1. Get Known by the Public. Reaching out with helping hands to the public is one sure fire way to build a massage practice. This can occur in a variety of ways such as attending health fairs, and giving massages at summer festivals and local health food stores. I have used all of these methods in the past, and it was common for me to get 3-5 new customers each time I did this.

2. Give Some Freebies. Offering freebies is a great way to get… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on February 16, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

SPA JOB WANTED

Hello everyone my name is Ed and i am currently looking for a position in a spa atmosphere or setting. I am a graduate from DPT business school in which i completed the program in OCT. 2009. Since school i have been trying to work on my own looking to build my own clientel for my business im looking to build. Currently im working at Philadelphia sports club in center city, its not what i expected but its a start. If anyone has any helpful listings for me for possible employment…

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Added by Ed Hancock on February 15, 2010 at 6:29pm — 1 Comment

10 Questions for Debra Persinger, Executive Director of FSMTB

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards was formed in 2005 with the intention of bringing state boards together in the spirit of collaboration to address the needs for consistent scopes of practice and entry level standards across the country, the need for a valid and reliable licensing exam that would be accepted in all jurisdictions,and the need for a common database with licensing and disciplinary information and the ability to store critical documents.

After a…

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Added by Laura Allen on February 15, 2010 at 11:32am — No Comments

Here we go again.

Yesterday I started a new job.

Four days ago I quit the old one.

You know that the old job, if you've read my first blog post, was turning into an unpleasant situation. It was a good thing I left given what the alternative would've been had I choked and stayed on.

The downside is that I left the location that was providing me the bulk of my…

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Added by Stephanie Dolan on February 14, 2010 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

A great resource to attract potential massage clients

I added a new post to my blog yesterday about a great resource that has helped to bring in a huge amount of clients to businesses all across America, including massage therapists and spa's.

www.MassageMarketingMentor.com

Check out the video's to see how powerful this resource can be for building your business!

~Ann Ross

Added by Ann Ross on February 12, 2010 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Seminar in the Midwest

Advanced Muscular Therapy Seminars

2010 Spring/Summer Schedule

Mitchell, SD March 27 #1 Neck, Shoulder Girdle…

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Added by Donald R. Spade on February 11, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Massage Therapy Radio Live with Mike Hinkle

Massage Therapy Radio Live Webcast - Mike Hinkle and the World Massage Festival with special guests Angie Patrick, Laura Allen and Ryan Hoyme. Join them LIVE Wednesday February 10 at 8pm EST. (New York time) http://www.massagetherapyradio.com/World_Massage_Festival.html

Added by Scott Dartnall RMT on February 9, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments