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Alliance Founding Member Campaign Enters Final Phase

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a new non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, has been conducting a FOUNDING MEMBER CAMPAIGN over the past several months. Thus far, more than $40,000 has been contributed to help launch the Alliance. This special program will end on December 31.

Founding Members include:

SCHOOLS: Massage Therapy Training Institute (Kansas City, MO); Atlanta School of Massage (Atlanta, GA); Institute of Therapeutic Massage… Continue

Added by Rick Rosen on December 20, 2009 at 8:49pm — No Comments

9000 Needles

A documentary on a stroke patient going to China for acupuncture, cupping and all they do over there for strokes. Very compelling. More at http://cantonacupuncture.blogspot.com/

Added by Michael Vahila, LAC, LMT on December 20, 2009 at 1:02pm — No Comments

R&R

I volunteered for the March of Dimes with chair massages which I had a good time. I did however find out something that I had not known before, and that is that people don't know how to relax. I asked several clients to relax and they told me that they where relaxed when in fact they were as tense as a stretched rubber band. This has made me realize that we have been programed to be STRESSED, and don't KNOW how to relax with all that is going on in our life it is imperative that we find time… Continue

Added by Jamaal Rodgers on December 19, 2009 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Do you believe?

Some people don't want to see new ideas. But new ideas are happening. Connective tissue is being viewed by some as far more than a packing material. Those in the collegiate world will dismiss the ideas that connective tissue isn't relevant when discussing posture, longevity, or movement. I disagree. I am not the scientist... I am merely a messenger and practitioner of hands-on bodywork. For the naysayers... step outside your box and take a look below.

The Architecture of the… Continue

Added by Sue Hitzmann on December 17, 2009 at 1:07pm — 10 Comments

Feet for Goddess Green~

I recently opened a 2nd massage space through a fitness Center, Imagine Fitness. The scheme of colors are warm hues of golds and reds, dark mahoghany wood throughout the room, eye~ appealing and senses heightened, upon entry one achieves an immediate feeling of relaxation. The Menu of services include an Enhanced Foot Massage which offers a warm foot soak with sea salts, followed by a foot massage with peppermint lotion. Everything from achieving the new space to work out of, to creating the… Continue

Added by Lynda S. Faustini on December 16, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

MTBOK 2nd Draft Being Prepared

The MTBOK Task Force has been working away on the second draft which will be released for public comment at the end of January, 2010. We received almost 600 comments on the document after the first draft was released on September 15, 2009, and we have been going through the document reading the comments received, agreeing on what action should take place and making the changes.

We have also added some new content, moved things around where necessary and dropped some items. I think… Continue

Added by Chip Hines on December 16, 2009 at 3:39pm — 12 Comments

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Added by Crystal Diaz on December 15, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - December 14, 2009

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Added by Les Sweeney on December 15, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Holiday Health

Keeping extra pounds from making an appearance during the holiday season is a challenge that many people face each year. With large family gatherings, company Christmas buffets and goodies a plenty from the oven, it can be hard to keep track of what we eat. There are a few simple steps that everyone can take to keep their portions in check, and thus keep their fat and calorie intake within normal bounds.

Always use a bowl or plate to hold you goodies when snacking. It is easy to lose track… Continue

Added by Cynthia Flesher on December 14, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

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Added by Stephana Hewitt on December 13, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

CE -Because you want to take them or because you have to take them?

I have been doing some research on CE and am looking for info on why you take CE classes. I have a quick survey on my website that would help in giving me some info for my next online project - a CE Resource Center.

CE is needed in almost every state I think. The thing is that many take ce classes only because they have to and not because they want to improve their business. People find… Continue

Added by Julie Onofrio on December 13, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

Is No News Good News?

I’m wondering if the old adages “no news is good news” and “bad news travels fast” have been responsible for my writer’s block the past couple of weeks. I do tend to report it when things go wrong in our profession, although I occasionally hand out kudos as well.

I started a series on the financial health of our organizations, and it attracted very few comments. The NCBTMB has still not posted their 2008 filing, which I’ve been waiting for with bated breath. The Federation of State… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on December 13, 2009 at 6:44am — 2 Comments

More Acupressure Points on the Feet, Spleen Meridian

My last few blogs have been describing acupressure points on the feet, and how starting with a brief foot massage can be a powerful way to help a client relax before moving into the main massage. I recommend that anyone joining our tours to China to learn acupressure, or Thailand to study Thai massage, study the points I blog about as they are major points located on the meridians. To learn more about our study abroad opportunities in Asia visit… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on December 12, 2009 at 12:56am — No Comments

Angel Message for Today- My Last Message on this Site

The Angel The Message for Today comes from Archangel Chamuel

Archangel Chamuel's message to us is "I represent the Golden Light of God. I am the bearer of the Light, I enlighten the atmosphere and transform negativity into positivity. Call upon me when you are overwhelmed by the darkness and have lost your way. I will help to dispel the… Continue

Added by Glenyss Bourne on December 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Twitter Twists

Twitter Twists

Twitter is all the rage!

Most everyone uses it (nowadays) as a marketing tool.

Nice!

Here are a couple of pet peeves that I see, not a lecture on how to use Twitter to grow ones business. (There’s a ton of material out there for that all ready.)

First off, are you putting yourself in your prospective clients mind? I see a couple of issues here:

1) Way too much babbling on about ones own skills. Yes, we do need to… Continue

Added by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on December 9, 2009 at 12:23pm — 4 Comments

CAMTC Statistics through 5 December

I received a weekly update today on activities of the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), the private nonprofit created under state law (SB 731) and legislative review to certify massage practitioners and therapists within California. The certifications exempt those certified from local licensing laws.

As of 5 Dec, 9581 applications were received and a1621 certifications have been approved and mailed..

In the week from 28 Nov to 5 Dec, CAMTC received 392… Continue

Added by Keith Eric Grant on December 8, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

David Letterman to feature animal massage!

Watch David Letterman's show tomorrow, Wed Dec 9th, when he interviews Maryjean Ballner, author of books on animal massage, and Expert Advisor for AllAboutAnimalMassage.com
The more people learn about massage for their animals, the more they'll learn about it for themselves as well!

Added by Megan Ayrault on December 8, 2009 at 7:45pm — 4 Comments

Angel Message for Today- Allowing

Angel Message for Today

The message for today comes from Angel of Allowing. “Let go! Allow others to follow their own destiny. "

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Added by Glenyss Bourne on December 8, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Researching Massage Tables Just Became Easier!

FINALLY, RESEARCHING MASSAGE TABLES IS MADE EASIER!!!!

I have been asked repeatedly where the best resource could be found to compare many tables and manufacturers warranty allowances at one time, rather than have to page hop and keep tons of notes.

One AT-A-GLANCE resource for anyone who is trying to decide on which table to buy! There is now a downloadable chart created by Massage Warehouse which compares many features and benefits on many of the leading table… Continue

Added by Angie Patrick on December 8, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments