Comments - Local Laws Affect YOU! - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T13:16:53Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2887274%3ABlogPost%3A75500&xn_auth=noWell here in Anchorage, its t…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-10-16:2887274:Comment:3322022013-10-16T10:21:37.377ZGordon J. Wallishttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/GordonJWallis
<p>Well here in Anchorage, its the opposite. They make me get a massage business license even though Im an employee in a spa. They just want money. They are not regulating anything. When I walk to work every day. I walk by a brothel. Its busy. There is a neon sign in the window that says MASSAGE. All the prostitutes do is show the city </p>
<p>a fake license from a fake school in California. Even though prostitution is against the law here. No on cares.</p>
<p>Well here in Anchorage, its the opposite. They make me get a massage business license even though Im an employee in a spa. They just want money. They are not regulating anything. When I walk to work every day. I walk by a brothel. Its busy. There is a neon sign in the window that says MASSAGE. All the prostitutes do is show the city </p>
<p>a fake license from a fake school in California. Even though prostitution is against the law here. No on cares.</p> Wow, I was looking in MBP to…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-10-16:2887274:Comment:3323702013-10-16T03:01:11.981ZTonya Brooks-Taylorhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/TonyaBrooksTaylor
Wow, I was looking in MBP to see if I could find out if others in my state are going through the same discriminatory practice by my town (which I recently moved to less than a year ago and just tried to open a practice in. Apparently some of the towns in Massachusetts view LMTs as prostitutes or at best in the same category as 'tattoo parlors'! My town refuses to approve business certificates for LMTs unless their practice is zoned in the 'highway district'. LMTs that practice here must be in a…
Wow, I was looking in MBP to see if I could find out if others in my state are going through the same discriminatory practice by my town (which I recently moved to less than a year ago and just tried to open a practice in. Apparently some of the towns in Massachusetts view LMTs as prostitutes or at best in the same category as 'tattoo parlors'! My town refuses to approve business certificates for LMTs unless their practice is zoned in the 'highway district'. LMTs that practice here must be in a physical therapist's office or in a gym! Hi Laura:
Tracy Smodilla here…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-21:2887274:Comment:781832010-04-21T03:09:19.674ZTracy Smodillahttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/TracySmodilla
Hi Laura:<br />
Tracy Smodilla here, Government Relations Chair of AMTA-IL. Just wanted to make your readers aware that a call to action for all Illinois LMT's and consumers will be posted to the AMTA-IL website at <a href="http://www.amta-il.org" target="_blank">www.amta-il.org</a> by Thursday. Our chapter GRC has been working on the issue feverishly since it was dropped into our lap, but we've achieved a victory - for now.<br />
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I cannot express into words the gravity of last Wednesday's deferrment. It…
Hi Laura:<br />
Tracy Smodilla here, Government Relations Chair of AMTA-IL. Just wanted to make your readers aware that a call to action for all Illinois LMT's and consumers will be posted to the AMTA-IL website at <a href="http://www.amta-il.org" target="_blank">www.amta-il.org</a> by Thursday. Our chapter GRC has been working on the issue feverishly since it was dropped into our lap, but we've achieved a victory - for now.<br />
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I cannot express into words the gravity of last Wednesday's deferrment. It is RARE in the Chicago City Council to defer a motion once it has made it out of committee; Chicago Alderman do not do that to one another. But, in short time, we were able to heighten the awareness of the situation to the right people and it was Alderman Joe Moore that took the lead for us. Our sincere gratitude goes to him, Alderman Mary Ann Smith and Alderman Brendan Reilly. <i>ABMP members should know that Alderman Tom Tunney supported Alderman Suarez' hostile amendment though the ABMP website identifies him as being one of the alderman who moved to defer the amendment. That is absolutely false. In fact, during testimony at the Zoning Committee hearing on Monday, April 12th, Alderman Tunney said he had no problem with the zoning change. I would hate for LMT's to call Tunney to "thank" him for a measure he had nothing to do with.</i> I know, I was there, I testified.<br />
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Further, this issue is much more complex than meets the eye and stands to carry national impact. It has many moving pieces and changes daily. I'd encourage all LMT's and consumers to log onto to our website at <a href="http://www.amta-il.org" target="_blank">www.amta-il.org</a> for the most current and accurate information daily and learn how to get involved. There is much, much more to get done before the amendment is redressed at the next Chicago City Council Meeting on May 12th. I hope readers of this blog dare to really roll up their sleeves and get involved. We're taking to the streets! Hi Laura!
I love your comme…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-14:2887274:Comment:772302010-04-14T18:45:50.174ZBella, LMThttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/BellaLMT
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Hi Laura!<br />
I love your comments.<br />
We have a big problem in NY with illegal "Foot Rub" places opening up and performing 1 h. full body massages for $28-$40. No licences and don't speak english.<br />
NY Post just published article (I added link) promoting these establishments.<br />
Any suggestions how to fight it. Thank you!
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Hi Laura!<br />
I love your comments.<br />
We have a big problem in NY with illegal "Foot Rub" places opening up and performing 1 h. full body massages for $28-$40. No licences and don't speak english.<br />
NY Post just published article (I added link) promoting these establishments.<br />
Any suggestions how to fight it. Thank you! So, what ideas might you sugg…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-14:2887274:Comment:771992010-04-14T15:22:31.531ZCelest McGonagillhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/CelestMcGonagill
So, what ideas might you suggest for massage therapy newbies on becoming watchdogs for massage therapy legislation tricks in our geographical areas? I graduate from MT school in August and want to start off my new profession on the right foot. No more head in sand stuff!
So, what ideas might you suggest for massage therapy newbies on becoming watchdogs for massage therapy legislation tricks in our geographical areas? I graduate from MT school in August and want to start off my new profession on the right foot. No more head in sand stuff! Laura,
It's good to be inform…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-10:2887274:Comment:765682010-04-10T21:35:52.819ZVladhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Vlad
Laura,<br />
It's good to be informed on what is going on in other parts of the country. It's pretty amazing that this is going on.<br />
Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Laura,<br />
It's good to be informed on what is going on in other parts of the country. It's pretty amazing that this is going on.<br />
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Thanks Laura! I just started…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-09:2887274:Comment:764672010-04-09T21:33:32.755ZGloria Coppolahttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/GloriaCoppola
Thanks Laura! I just started teaching a new group of massage students at Privai Academy this week. I "JUST" went over some of this stuff and it surprised them immensely that there is still a negative mentality out there in some places about massage.<br />
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I appreciate you and your articles (even when I can't respond to them all) :)
Thanks Laura! I just started teaching a new group of massage students at Privai Academy this week. I "JUST" went over some of this stuff and it surprised them immensely that there is still a negative mentality out there in some places about massage.<br />
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I appreciate you and your articles (even when I can't respond to them all) :) Well said Laura. I've been fi…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-08:2887274:Comment:762422010-04-08T13:59:28.326ZDon Dillon, RMThttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DonQDillon
Well said Laura. I've been fighting the good fight myself here in Ontario, Canada. I think it's the ostrich with its head in the sand phenomena...if I ignore it, it will go away.<br />
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We suppose (and in fact fearfully hang on to) the notion that our security rests with "if I just do my thing well, it will be alright". I believe we have to focus on the quality and integrity of what we're doing, but also be aware of government regulation and taxation, insurance industry funding, and relations with…
Well said Laura. I've been fighting the good fight myself here in Ontario, Canada. I think it's the ostrich with its head in the sand phenomena...if I ignore it, it will go away.<br />
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We suppose (and in fact fearfully hang on to) the notion that our security rests with "if I just do my thing well, it will be alright". I believe we have to focus on the quality and integrity of what we're doing, but also be aware of government regulation and taxation, insurance industry funding, and relations with health care providers - all external to the profession but all influential and potentially harmful.<br />
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I applaud your efforts, and if it sometimes feels that nobody cares, I can most assuredly confirm there are many who do. Keep fighting the good fight.