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How do you spend your days? Why not find work you love? National Holistic Institute is a nationally accredited massage therapy school that operates 7 massage schools throughout California. NHI massage school offers massage therapy training, clinics and massage career services. NHI offers comprehensive, world-class programs that prepare massage therapy graduates for successful and flexible careers in massage therapy. The massage therapy schools are…

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If there were one map of the body for all to follow, a map that showed all areas of injury, trauma, and pain, along with the necessary route to take to eliminate those issues, life would be simple.

I received a new GPS this past Christmas. My old GPS had become unreliable due to a few quirks and I did not have full trust in my iPhone’s GPS, given a few wrong turns along the way. While my new GPS offers me nearly a nearly foolproof ability to find my way around while traveling, it…

I have received the following from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. I personally think they are far off the mark on what they intend to do with continuing education, and with their refusal to consider any joint effort with the NCBTMB to organize and streamline the approval process for the good of all concerned. This is their MOCC-ERY plan redux, and it’s giving me a bad case of acid reflux. The…

Whether you prefer the Bob Dylan original version, or the popular treatment by Peter, Paul & Mary, we have our own version of Blowin’ in the Wind being sung by the leaders of FSMTB and NCBTMB.

My last blog (February 11) focused on problems with regulation of continuing education in the massage profession, and put the spotlight on a comprehensive white paper written by Rick Rosen that offers a innovative solution to a very confusing situation. There’s been a lot of…

Treating someone going through treatment for cancer has become a new interest of mine.  Being with a patient and being able to offer support and comfort is a genuine gift.  If you know of someone who needs this work, please refer.

Thank you,

Dawn Wagner, LMT

In January 2013, I continued my education to work with clients either during or after cancer treatment.  The class itself was mainly how to make certain the "client" is safe and what not to do, to prevent lymphedema expecially.  I was quite honored to work with a current female client of mine who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  She was very open with me and willing to show me her double mastectomy and results so far of her reconstructive surgery.  In prior conversation with her,…

As I’ve written about on this blog, the NCBTMB has been trying to roll out an “upgraded” scheme to regulate the entire world of continuing education. After all, their stated mission is “To define and advance the highest standards in the massage and bodywork profession.” (Doesn’t that give them free rein to tell the rest of us what to do?) Apparently, NCB wasn’t satisfied with just approving CE providers – now they want to…

Corporate chair massage rates vary by the number of employees you have and the length of the chair massage sessions you would like each person to receive.

Standard hourly rates for corporate massage is $65.00 per hour, per massage therapist.   The rate for your corporate massage request can be determined once you provide this information; number of employees and requested time of each chair…

When you smell a fragrant orange what memories does it recall?

Or the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking?

The limbic system in linked to our emotional brain, that is why a simple sniff of something can create a strong emotional reaction.

I have been using aromatherapy oils I created on babies for about 6 months now in a children's hospital. I was amazed how quick these little ones anchor into a positive  touch experience with the use of aromatherapy.

By the…

If you're considering massage for the first time and aren't sure what to expect, I want to provide you some helpful information and ease any of your concerns. 

First of all find a reputable massage establishment.  Look for reviews online or ask friends who receive massage on a regular basis.  If you are hoping to get an in home massage, you can always check the state goverment website or the…

Good Morning, I have a client that is having a issues with his psoas and I have been trying to get a release but no luck, Any Ideas?

Are you considering hosting a mobile spa party?  We can help suggest different services and options to provide your guests.

First you need to decide on a budget for your spa party.  Pricing can vary depending on services and times for each session.  The most budget friendly services to choose from are chair massage,…

I have worked for several different companies at various trade shows who have invested a lot of money to participate and display their products and/or services.  Businesses who offer attendees chair massage have always been the busiest booths at these shows.  People attending trade shows have told me they specifically look for the businesses that have chair massage therapists available.   

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I'm not sure what the subscription numbers are for Massage magazine, but I'd guess that quite a lot of therapists get it.  This month's issue is the "Buyers Guide", which I have just flicked through as I'm not in a "buyer mood" these days, but there are a couple of things that are also included in the issue that are interesting.

They have an A-Z listing of bodywork techniques which just reinforced my view that we're all over the…

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All the talk in recent weeks of the “fiscal cliff” and the refusal of the Republicans and the Democrats to play nice together in the interest of the highest common good reminds me of the current situation between the NCBTMB and the FSMTB.

The NCB is operating from hubris (not to mention cluelessness), as they continue to put forth wrong-headed initiatives for the field. The latest plan to do away with organizational approval for CE providers is just the latest in a…