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Delightful Bath Oil:

2 cups of milk

½ cup of Vodka

2 tbsp. Clear Honey

½ cup of corn oil

½ cup Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

1 cup of olive oil

2 eggs

3 drops of essential oil your choice

1 tbsp. mild soap flakes

 

Beat together the eggs, vegetable oils,  add the milk, vodka, soap flakes, and essential oil, still beating, Pour into bottles, cover, label and store in the refrigerator. Add about one tablespoon under the faycet when running the water…

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Added by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on June 25, 2011 at 4:26am — No Comments

General Safety guidelines for Essential Oils:

  • Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner.
  • Keep all essential oils out of a child’s reach.
  • Do not apply undiluted to the skin; recommended dilution 1%- equaling 9 drops per 1 ounce of base.
  • If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, cancer, or any other medical problem use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner.
  • Use extreme caution and consult a qualified…
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Added by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on June 25, 2011 at 4:24am — No Comments

Finding Carpal Tunnel Relief

Looking for carpal tunnel relief? Many people are. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common repetitive strain injuries. That means there are many people out their searching for a carpal tunnel syndrome cure. Let's look at some of the ways CTS is treated. Before making a decision about CTS treatment you need to understand your options.

 

When you first notice that you have symptoms that are similar to carpal tunnel syndrome you probably went to the doctor to get a…

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Added by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on June 25, 2011 at 4:22am — No Comments

Essential oil Recipes

Arthritic Hips and Knees

6 drops of French Lavender

4 drops Bergamot

4 drops Marjoram Wild Crafted

2 drops Black Pepper

25ml Apricot Carrier Oil

 

Gently massage into hips and knees twice daily.

 

Sciatica & Backaches

8 drops Bulgarian Lavender

6 drops Marjoram Wild Crafted

10 drops Roman Chamomile 10%

25ml Jojoba Carrier Oil

 

Massage the affected area twice…

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Added by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on June 25, 2011 at 4:20am — No Comments

Teaching the Teachers

I inadvertently insulted a massage school owner yesterday by making a FB post saying that I wasn’t impressed by a school that had only one teacher to teach the entire curriculum, and that I wouldn’t choose such a school, personally. To begin with, I wasn’t speaking of his school when I made the post, and I had no idea that he was teaching his entire program himself, as his website gives a different impression, listing four faculty members. A couple of his satisfied graduates weighed in with…

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Added by Laura Allen on June 5, 2011 at 6:01am — No Comments

American Massage Conference Bats 1000

spent the weekend with over 1000 massage students and therapists, plus all the great vendors and support staff in Atlanta this weekend at the inaugural American Massage Conference. I’d have to say they definitely batted 1000! A good time was had by all!

There were just too many good moments to talk about them all, so some of my personal highlights:

Teaching my exam prep class Friday and ethics on Saturday, great… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on May 22, 2011 at 9:21pm — 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

Join me at the 2011 World Massage Festival in July

We hope that you will be able to come and participate in the amazing event this summer. I will be inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame and will also be the featured keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies. Here is a link to the site for more information 2011 World Massage Festival

 

Additionally, I will be teaching my Aston Sampler Class on July 16th & 17th. You would need to register for the…

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Added by Judith Aston on April 6, 2011 at 5:46pm — No Comments

The World Massage Festival is coming!

Shana (Jenny's web mouse here) with some news:



Jenny is going to be offering an AWESOME class at this years World Message Festival, so if you are planning on attending, you should definetely sign up for Jenny's class (and if you're not attending, you should seriously consider it.  CEU's, lodging, food, and a chance to network with other great massage…

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Added by Jenny Ray on March 24, 2011 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Raindrop TherapyRaindrop Therapy

Raindrop Therapy
 
Raindrop Therapy is a healing technique using pure essential oils. Raindrop Therapy combines aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and moist heat to create healing and cleansing through…
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Added by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on March 11, 2011 at 11:42pm — No Comments

The Value of Massage by Andrew Wolfe,LMP



Health care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to yield higher rates of health issue returns to our lives as we age. As it stands now, preventative health is not recognized under most health insurance policies unless it comes… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:06pm — No Comments

Cold and Flu season; Increase your immunity with massage by Andrew Wole,LMP

Harvest is upon us again. It is a time to gather and take in the bounty of our labors. It is also a time of reflection, a time to look within and assess our needs; to take inventory and appreciate what we have. In the medical community and with the reminders in the media, we realize it is also cold and flu season, a time when we can deplete our immune system. When this happens not just the individual suffers but all those around them do also.

As a society we have been informed of… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Water-natures natural healing remedy by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

Have you ever been told by your massage therapist after receiving a massage to drink plenty of water? You may ask yourself, ''Why is this"?

The body is mostly composed of fluids. The skin holds the fluids in as well as holding other structures together - like a body suit. Fluids in the body consist of lymph, blood, cerebrospinal fluid as well as other fluids as carriers to help in the transportation, distribution and elimination process. It thereby supports the ability to heal, restore,… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:03pm — No Comments

Clarifying massage and insurance coverage by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

It has come to my attention the need for more education about massage therapy benefits and the coverage under insurance.

First, providership is essential for the practitioner, whom is qualified by credentialing and training.



Second, is the need to look at the individual (patient’s) plan, provision and policy of the insured, whether it be an individual or group plan. Just because a provider is listed as preferred on your insurance plan does not mean you have… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Introduction to Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork hands on training

Introduction to Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork hands ontraining 

Class Includes 24 CE Hours…

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Added by Mooksha Ayurveda on January 13, 2011 at 5:02am — No Comments

Massage Winter Wonders

 

Well, here we are preparing for the Holidays. Whether you observe the Holidays or not the fact remains IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. I really enjoy this time of the year, the leaves change and fall, the snow falls and you feel a slight chill in the air, the only thing I'm not a fan of is the sloppy weather and reckless drivers or better yet the unskilled driver.



As we prepare for the season you notice that you have drier skin, your lips begin to chap, your muscles are tighter than…

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Added by Tunisia Macklin on January 1, 2011 at 6:38pm — No Comments

The Financial Health of Our Organizations: AMTA

This marks the second year I have reported on the financial health of the non-profit organizations that represent the massage profession. I amnot an accountant or a financial expert. The information reported here comes directly from Form 990 as filed with the IRS; non-profits are obligated to make their tax reports public knowledge, and these can be easily accessed on Guidestar.



Last year I reported that the… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on November 10, 2010 at 12:23pm — 1 Comment

The 3 R's: Research, Regulation, and Raising Standards

Yesterday, I had shared on my FB a post from Ruth Werner, President of the Massage Therapy Foundation, entitled “Who Needs Research Literacy?. I commented on that that all massage schools need to ramp it up and start including research literacy as part…

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Added by Laura Allen on November 4, 2010 at 3:00am — 6 Comments

How to make $100,000 a year as a Massage Therapist

The typical college grad, after 4 years of school and often tens of thousands in student loan debt can expect to make $30,000 a year or less (if they can get a job at all now). An experienced 5+ year professional in demand can make $60,000 a year. Of course this varies from industry to industry, from city to city, but my point is this: Massage Therapists typically think in terms of hours, most other professions think in terms of a year when it comes to income. And when you start your career…

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Added by Mark Volkmann on October 21, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Forsale Massage Business in Coral Springs Florida $39,000 will finance with $20,000 down

Hello Everyone,

My name is Theresa Junaid and I have owned my Massage business for 2 years. My hands are just about out of commission do to carpal tunnel. So, I am forced to sell. I wish I did not have to sell but I must. This is a beautiful location located in a tranguil medical complex.

About my business: it is approximately 875 sq. ft. and BEAUTIFUL. We have a large client waiting area very warm and serene, reception area, 2 treatment rooms, meditation room,…

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Added by Theresa Junaid LMT, LE, RS on October 11, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

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