"Ohashi Method-Beginning I: Inner Strength/Outer Grace. Instructor: Ja Bolden.
Five-week course (Thursdays and Mondays) starting Feb 2 in New York City. For more info: log on to http://www.ohashiatsu.org. To register, contact Integral Yoga,…"
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Massage Education
Massage Education Guide connects massage educators, students, supply sources, therapists, CE providers, massage schools, insurance providers, and all those who are interested in learning more about the massage therapy profession.
Diedre Seeley commented on Maria Troia's group Asian Bodyworkers"Tracy, There is an Ohashiatsu Instructor in Ann Arbor. For more information on classes or to contact Frances Farmer, log on to ohashiatsu.org and in the upper right hand corner click on "Find an Instructor..." Good luck."
Diedre Seeley joined Jorge Cisneros's group
Massage Therapy Podcasts
The goal of this group is to share existing podcasts related to our Massage field. Come and share with the rest. Thank you!
Diedre Seeley replied to Tina Holt's discussion What is your favorite massage table and why? in the group Deep Tissue Massage Therapists"I have two WellSpring table by Oakworks. Great company, excellent quality, wonderful staff. The Wellspring has telescoping legs making it ideal for quick height adjustments -- no knobs. "
Diedre Seeley replied to Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's discussion Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? in the group Legislation"Michael, I agree that education is important. But my initial training is in the Eastern healing arts, so we have just have a different approach. I've just seen licensing abused so much, that I am adamantly against it and…"
Diedre Seeley replied to Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's discussion Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? in the group Legislation"I think it benefits those that have trained in other modalities and only want to practice what they've learned, rather than spend the money to go to massage school just to be licensed. For example, in NY State students of massage schools…"
Diedre Seeley replied to Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's discussion Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? in the group Legislation"Micheal,
Okay, let's address your sex offender/prostitute comment first. I used to live in New York City -- NY has some of the strictest massage licensing laws in the country. Does it stop prostitution? No. Just…"
Diedre Seeley replied to Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's discussion Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? in the group Legislation"My point here is that massage licensing does not necessarily benefit massage therapists. It benefits schools, testing agencies, associations (dues/insurance). It doesn't benefit the profession -- wish it did, but there is no…"
Diedre Seeley replied to Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's discussion Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? in the group Legislation"Looks like NH may follow Vermont's lead. Would benefit massage therapists if they do."
Diedre Seeley joined Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's group
Legislation
The purpose of this group is to network and share information about legislation relating to massage therapy.
Diedre Seeley replied to Nancy Wilde's discussion Sexual harrassment in an online Yahoo "Review" in the group Ethics"Try Google alerts -- for your name, your business name, etc. I get reports every day."
Diedre Seeley replied to Katharine Koeppen's discussion Guidelines for MRSA? in the group Wholistic Health in Hospitals and Hospice"I agree with Carl about working with the client fully clothed and you should wear gloves. Here's some info on sterlizing through diffusion of essential oils. Sometimes we have to tell clients that their issue is beyond our…"
Diedre Seeley commented on Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's group Self Care and Body Mechanics"Rachel -- I found most of what was in this article to be completely wrong. Natural breathing, or Buddha breathing, is breathing "into the stomach." Stomach needs to expand when inhaling so the diaphragm can descend into the…"
Diedre Seeley replied to Kevin Clark's discussion OPR recommends that MTs not be subject to professional regulation. in the group Vermont Massage Therapists"I believe "we" refers primarily to the AMTA, and to those MTs who mistakenly believe that licensing enhances our profession."
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- What is your website?
- MountainDove.us
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Abdominal Massage, Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Energy Work
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:45am on October 30, 2010,
Travis Alligood said… - Hello ! Hope you are well !
- At 10:24am on October 29, 2010,
Darcy Neibaur said…
- Welcome Diedre
- At 7:32am on October 29, 2010,
Kevin Clark said… - Thanks for leaving a comment in my group (Vermont Massage Therapists). I encourage everyone, whether they are pro- or anti-regulation, to express their opinions to the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
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