"Hi Geoff - that's for your answer regarding prenatal massage. I'd love to catch up with you next time I'm up your way. I love your business concept! I'm a Yoga (RYT200) and Zumba instructor working on my…"
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Has anybody petitioned for CEUs?
Hi All! I'm a RYT200 yoga teacher. I had to take a few more CEUs for that certification so I took Yoga Anatomy and Alignment 2. I found there was a lot of useful info for massage therapist - we…Continue
Started Feb 11
$12/hr in Washington, DC? Seriously?!?!
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I just received this email:"I am seeking a part time massage therapist to work at my spa located on Capitol Hill. I have sold over 600 gift certificates online within 7 days for a 50 minute…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Garza Jan 29.
Massage Therapist working in Gyms/Health Clubs/Fitness Centers?
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Is anybody out there working in these settings? I am noticing some of the health clubs in the DC area area hiring MTs. I was wondering what the experience would be like. At the gym I attend (which…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Lea Williams Aug 6, 2012.
Meniere's Disease
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I'm a student in my last semester of MT school. My case study this semester has Meniere's Disease. Even when I first started it seemed that a simple Swedish massage help drain his ear and gave him…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by elizabeth mount Aug 28, 2012.
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Laura Garza commented on leslie stager's group Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum Bodywork"Just took CEU training for pregnancy massage. Just curious how many of you use pregnancy wedge and the client supine? The class I took only demonstrated back in the side lying position but every other prenatal therapist I spoke with tell…"
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Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum Bodywork
Talk about issues related to work with clients in the perinatal cycle. Resources, concerns, unusual situations, contraindication myths.
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EveryBody Deserves A Massage Week
ABMP is proud to sponsor the award-winning national event, EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, and looks forward to your participation. Since 1995, ABMP members have given their time, money, and effort to help those less fortunate, while also promoting themselves and the profession. The 2013 event will be held the week of July 14-20, and members are encouraged to start planning for this year’s event. Customizable coupons, postcards, and posters are available in the member section at ABMP.com You…See More
Laura Garza replied to Pam Cameron's discussion How Do I Start A Thai Massage Business?"I'm in the DC metro area and have been seeing a lot of out-call Thai Yoga Massage services being offered. As Daniel mentioned, you can look into a portable mat."
Laura Garza replied to Stacey Freitag's discussion Increasing Education Requirements"600 hours is required to practice in Maryland already. We received 608 hours at our school (a community college) so that we could practice in the region (DC, MD and VA). I know A LOT of therapist that live in MD but commute to VA to…"
Laura Garza replied to Sheryl Matters's discussion massaging feet in full body Swedish Massage, cleanliness"I normally start clients prone, after flipping them I continue with legs and feet. I use a hand sanitizer before moving on. Luckily I have experienced anybody with really stinky feet. And I typically use aromatherapy - some of…"
Laura Garza replied to Stephen Jeffrey's discussion Post traumatic stress disorder."I volunteer with an organization called Cause and work with wounded warriors with PSTD and TBIs at Ft Belvoir. They have links to some articles about massage, reiki and reflexology on their site (http://64.37.127.114/main/home.cfm?PageID=47).…"
Laura Garza replied to Pam Cameron's discussion Downward stroking can damage veins??"I thought it was only contraindicated if the client had varicose veins?"
Laura Garza posted a discussionHas anybody petitioned for CEUs?
Hi All! I'm a RYT200 yoga teacher. I had to take a few more CEUs for that certification so I took Yoga Anatomy and Alignment 2. I found there was a lot of useful info for massage therapist - we were discussing all kinds of physiology stuff like the stretch reflex, golgi tendon organs and how to do AIS/PNF stretching (but more how to cue the students to do it themselves in class). I give a lot of yoga poses to my massage clients. Currently, the place I took the CEUs from only give CEUs to…See More
Laura Garza commented on sharon fussell's blog post Spinal Reflex Therapy"Hey Sharon! Any updates on SRT trainings for 2013?"
Laura Garza replied to Sheryl Matters's discussion Client seeing multiple massage therapists"I do NMT and Trigger Point therapy on people with rotator cuff issues all the time. It might be uncomfortable but not painful, and it should never leave the client bruised or sore. On a scale of 1-10, it should never get above a 7 (if the…"
Laura Garza replied to billy paul's discussion My situation..."I'm also still doing some IT Consulting from home a few hours a week, building websites and such, just to help with the money situation. Don't know what your skills set is, there's no way I can go back to big corporate…"
Laura Garza replied to billy paul's discussion My situation..."Hi. I am a recent career changer from the IT Field. Like you, I loved the money but was bored and frustrated. I graduated in August and am so glad I made the change after 23 years in IT. Almost every day I get the…"
Laura Garza replied to Laura Garza's discussion $12/hr in Washington, DC? Seriously?!?!"Peak Fare - (5.60 + bus fare of $1.65) * 2 = 14.50...."
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- What is your website?
- velocity.massagetherapy.com, beltwaymassage.com, www.massageheights.com/va/woodbridge/lake-ridge.aspx
- In what year did you enter the profession?
- 2012
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Medical Massage, Energy Work
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- At 8:59am on January 11, 2013, Laura Garza said…
Beltway Medical Massage was written up in Washington Family Magazine!
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