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Reposting: Exciting News About Pizza Discounts! (More on the Shenanigans of the NCBTMB)

This is a repost of my June 25 blog, from my primary blog that originates on the Massage Magazine website. It is on RSS feed on my page on this site for those who are interested in my previous posts. Although I occasionally write about other subjects, my main focus is writing on the politics of massage. I will definitely be posting original blogs in this spot. Thanks to Les Sweeney and the rest of the ABMP staff for offering us this great site.

Yes, it’s true! Soon the… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on July 8, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Please Consider an EDU-VACATION with Fantastic Advanced Therapeutic Arts CE Courses at ASIS in beautiful Northern Arizona, near Sedona!

ASIS massage education is offering more diverse & stimulating classes this fall & summer. Look below for more information on the following classes at ASIS:

* Meridian Stretching and the Five Element Theory

* Clearing the Gates, The K.I.R.A.™ Headache Protocol, Part I & II

* Peri-Natal Massage: Conscious Touch and Ethical Practices for the Childbearing Year

* Health Secrets of the Lympatic System: Healing Your Life by Healing Your Lymph

* ASIS Beyond… Continue

Added by ASIS Massage Education on July 7, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Yes, Summer is Here!!!

Yes, Summer is here!! Summer is a great time to participate in outdoor sports, see outdoor concerts, take vacations, or just work in your own yard.

Unfortunately, as we get more active over the summer and the weeks leading up to it, we also give injuries more opportunities to manifest themselves. While it is unrealistic to tell someone who is playing football not to get injured, it is realistic to be informed about what to do if you are injured, and how to make a quick… Continue

Added by Melanie J. Gates on July 7, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

From the MASSAGE Magazine article, "Body in Balance: Thai Massage," by Anthony James, N.D., in the June 2009 issue.

From the MASSAGE Magazine article, "Body in Balance: Thai Massage," by Anthony James, N.D., in the June 2009 issue. Article summary: In Thai massage, the entire body is pushed, pressed, rocked, vibrated and rhythmically compressed by virtually every part of the therapist’s body—hands, feet, elbows, knees, forearms and shins. The therapist, at times, will stand and sit fully on the client with complete balance and control, guiding and manipulating the client to realign with either internal or… Continue

Added by Thai Yoga Center on July 6, 2009 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Defining and Advancing High Standards?

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork has issued a press release this week regarding the "premature disclosure" of their plan to create a new membership organization.

I scooped their big announcement on my blog, but in fact, I did not publish that until I had seen a number of comments publicly made about it on Facebook. Les Sweeney, president of ABMP, has now issued a letter that has been shared on the Massage… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on July 5, 2009 at 10:46am — 5 Comments