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Well, let's say guilty by association. I have not taken "official" classes from him, unfortunately. It's on my to-do list. My original MFR training was by a Barnes student and then the PT I worked most closely with the last 6+ years has taken all hi…
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No, maybe they added it later in the day. Here's my blog on the topic: http://massagecareers.blogspot.com/2010/02/representing-massage-industry.html
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Today's Blog: What did you think about Go Daddy's ad on Super Bowl Sunday? Representing the Massage Industry http://massagecareers.blogspot.com/2010/02/representing-massage-industry.html
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We will bring it up at this year's symposium and get feedback.
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I just hit on the site to view the commercial.They have a 5 question survey on it to see how you feel about it. Did anyone else see this? Peace,Emma
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Edyta Smigielski, Tony George, Laurie Weber and 1 more joined massage and bodywork professionals
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I am going to take a petition or list signatures of massage professionals upset by the portrayal of massage therapy in this commercial personally to their office. I found out I live nearby. Sign Here - GoDaddy / "Massage" Commercial Feel free to i…
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Blog Posts

Chip Hines

Just released - the 2nd Draft of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge

We have just released the 2nd draft of the MTBOK as scheduled, and its available to download at http://www.mtbok.org along with a brief press release.

I hope you will go to the site, download the document, read it and provide us with your comments (a link to our online comment form is on the site and on the first page of the MTBOK document).

We will hold a formal comment period open until March 8, 2010. In my opinion this is the most important part of the pro… Continue

Posted by Chip Hines on January 29, 2010 at 10:53am — 2 Comments

Julie Onofrio

Becoming Friends with clients...

I have been having some really great discussions on here and on Facebook and my websites about the therapeutic relationship and what happens when you become friends with clients or engage in other dual relationships with them -nothing illegal like dating clients or sex of course but trading services like accounting or tax help and seeing clients socially.

I never was taught anything about this and in fact when I started out 22 years ago, massage was more of a lifestyle choice than anything and… Continue

Posted by Julie Onofrio on January 31, 2010 at 2:02am — 11 Comments

Ivy Hultquist

A Present Parent and Practitioner

On May 25th, 2007, my career as a massage professional changed more than I ever could have imagined. When my husband handed me the most beautiful baby girl I had ever seen; my priorities and focus immediately shifted to a far greater, demanding, rewarding, and amazing job.

I was able to work nearly a week past my due date. I was comfortable and had the energy and desire to continuing working. I had every intention on returning to work after my maternity leave, at least part-time. Foolishly, I f… Continue

Posted by Ivy Hultquist on February 1, 2010 at 9:30am

Laura Allen

10 Questions for Rick Rosen, Executive Director of AFMTE

This is the third in my series of interviews with the leaders of our professional organizations.

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is the newest of our associations, and is an independent organization founded for the purpose of serving the entire education sector of the massage profession, from entry-level to post-graduate studies. Their new national headquarters is located in McLean VA, a suburb of Washington DC. You can visit their new website at www.afContinue

Posted by Laura Allen on February 1, 2010 at 8:40am — 1 Comment

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Terry Capuano

Godaddy.com and superbowl ad 30 Replies

Started by Terry Capuano. Last reply by Rick Britton 2 minutes ago.

Gloria Coppola

Massage for Haiti - Hands Across America/the world - List Here 63 Replies

Started by Gloria Coppola. Last reply by Darcy Neibaur 1 hour ago.

noreen zakrajsek

WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHTS ON COLOR IN YOUR MASSAGE TREATMENT ROOM? 7 Replies

Started by noreen zakrajsek. Last reply by Nate Ewert 3 hours ago.

Mike Hinkle

What Did You Do Before Massage? 332 Replies

Started by Mike Hinkle. Last reply by Christianna Aronstam 4 hours ago.

Angela Lind

What to do when other LMT's are unprofessional and unethical? 101 Replies

Started by Angela Lind. Last reply by Angela Lind 7 hours ago.

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