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Marina Raye Joins WMF in 2011!!!

The World Massage Festival is proud to announce Marina Raye will give yet more FREE classes to therapists at the 2011 Fest!!!

Marina has been called a sonic shaman because of her mastery of the native flute. Her instruments are hand-crafted by her husband, flutemaker Charlie Oakwind. Marina and Charlie…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on August 26, 2010 at 3:46pm — 3 Comments

Therapists - Are We Hurting Clients?

Click on the Ouch! Up to 40% say yes?

Added by Mike Hinkle on August 10, 2010 at 4:38pm — 11 Comments

Nobody Has Ever Done This... 62 Therapists To Get Free Education at WMF!!!

Make sure you sign up for part of the $21,700 being given away in FREE REGISTRATIONS for the 2011 World Massage Festival in North Carolina. The drawing will be Christmas Day!

www.worldmassagefestival.com/2011/christmas.html

Added by Mike Hinkle on August 2, 2010 at 6:55pm — 4 Comments

2010 Hall of Fame Induction Videos!

Go to the link below furnished by Massage Nerd and see all his great video coverage!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=massage+therapy+hall+of+fame+2010&aq=f

Added by Mike Hinkle on July 21, 2010 at 8:40am — 2 Comments

Massage Therapy Project

The Massage Therapy Project

The World Massage Festival announces “The Massage Therapy Project”, born on the…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on July 4, 2010 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

2010 WMF Challenging - But An Overwhelming Success!!!

I would like to thank everyone for their participation in this year's Fest. There were challenges, like when I found out the handball courts opened into each other, as did the sound. The teachers were troopers and worked their way through. They proved it is not just students that are able to be versatile and adapt. Professionals all!

Distance between locations proved a challenge and so did the exercise to get there. We made it…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on July 1, 2010 at 7:54pm — 2 Comments

Massage Conventions Are Boring... Who Says? Not At Festival!!!

Added by Mike Hinkle on May 4, 2010 at 9:51pm — 6 Comments

POI "Fire Spinning" Added To Festival Agenda!!!

President of the FSMTB, Kevin Snedden will be showcasing his skills, Friday after the Symposium outside the Seabury Arena. Another FREE event at the Festival! Keep watching, more surprises are coming.

Added by Mike Hinkle on April 9, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Live Chat Line To Help!!!

We just added an online "Live Help" feature to help you understand the World Massage Festival easier. We hope you will enjoy this new feature.

Just click on the "Live Help" button at top right of page on the banner at http://www.worldmassagefestival.com

Added by Mike Hinkle on April 6, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Choices Make Festival Unique!

Introduction to Esalen® Massage

Intro to Connective Tissue Massage - (Bindegewebsmassage)

The Ultimate Face Lifting and Drainage…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on April 3, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Massage Nerd Says It All!

'>Ryan says!

Added by Mike Hinkle on March 15, 2010 at 9:39am — 2 Comments

2011 World Massage Festival Site Wins Presidential Award!!

First it was Berea College winning the Arbor Day Award and just being a fantastic school. Now we get news about Western Carolina University winning this award. I still think colleges and universities are the way to go for the industry to save our therapists hundreds of dollars each. WCU is as big as some cities and is the perfect location. From fly-fishing to massage research, there will be something for everyone.…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on March 14, 2010 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

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

25+ Videos About The Festival!!!

The following link will take you to videos that can help you explain the Festival to your friends. Most are thanks to Ryan Hoyme AKA Massage Nerd! Yes, you may copy and embed any of the videos you would like on your websites. Have fun!!!

The link below will take you to the "Mother Lode!"…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on February 6, 2010 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Massage Today & Massage Warehouse Step Up!

Massage Today has stepped up to be the exclusive Exhibitor Sponsor for the 2010 World Massage Festival! Every registered therapist will receive a FREE "Have You Had Your Massage Today" T-shirt! The shirts will be distributed by Massage Today at the registration desk when therapists check in. Also, at a specified time, all therapists wearing their Massage Today shirts will be called to the vending hall where Massage…

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Added by Mike Hinkle on February 4, 2010 at 5:00pm — 8 Comments

Why The Festival Versus Other Conventions!

Video Chart (Pause as you need… Continue

Added by Mike Hinkle on January 28, 2010 at 2:18pm — 3 Comments

Massage Therapy Radio & Me at 2009 AMTA National In Orlando

Every therapist out there, reading these words, should go to www.massagetherapyradio.com They are helping mold the profession and will keep you up to date on all the latest information and do it in a fun way! Who could ask for…

Added by Mike Hinkle on September 29, 2009 at 9:48am — 6 Comments

Sanctuary Comes To Festival

Angie Patrick will bring Sanctuary to the 2010 World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Proceeds from massages will be donated to Shriner Burned Children's Hospitals. We hope to raise so much that we will be a permanent event on their schedule. We need both therapists and clients. Who's in?

Below is Sanctuary at the FSMTA Convention in FL. Angie will be at AMTA National in Orlando in Sept."09 and will bring this event to… Continue

Added by Mike Hinkle on September 8, 2009 at 7:30pm — 9 Comments