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2010 Hall of Fame Induction Videos!

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 8:40am — 2 Comments

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Massage Therapy Project

Posted on July 4, 2010 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

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2010 WMF Challenging - But An Overwhelming Success!!!

Posted on July 1, 2010 at 7:54pm — 2 Comments

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Update: Convention Comparisons! Who is the Best For The Dollar - AMTA, FSMTA or WMF?

Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

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

Posted on May 4, 2010 at 9:51pm — 6 Comments

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

Posted on April 9, 2010 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

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Live Chat Line To Help!!!

Posted on April 6, 2010 at 3:00pm —

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Choices Make Festival Unique!

Posted on April 3, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

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Massage Nerd Says It All!

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 9:39am — 2 Comments

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2011 World Massage Festival Site Wins Presidential Award!!

Posted on March 14, 2010 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

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New CPR Method!

Posted on February 23, 2010 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

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25+ Videos About The Festival!!!

Posted on February 6, 2010 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

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Massage Today & Massage Warehouse Step Up!

Posted on February 4, 2010 at 5:00pm — 8 Comments

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Why The Festival Versus Other Conventions!

Posted on January 28, 2010 at 2:18pm — 3 Comments

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Massage Therapy Radio & Me at 2009 AMTA National In Orlando

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 9:48am — 6 Comments

Latest Activity

Mike Hinkle commented on Donna C. Agrinsonis, LMT's group 'Music For Massage and Bodywork'
Lots of samples there Mary Ann, thanks!
3 hours ago
Mike Hinkle replied to Abram Herman's discussion 'Massage for Veterans with PTSD grant proposal needs your vote!'
I'm in Laura!
yesterday
nandini belsare and Mark Dickson joined Mike Hinkle's group
Friends of "The Massage Therapy Project!"
We want there to be a single location for the profession to house our data relating to the profession.
yesterday
Mike Hinkle replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I'm sure it was a huge factor. So glad you joined us!
yesterday
debbie joined Mike Hinkle's group
Almost and Newly Licensed Therapists
This group will discuss all about getting started. We will need some experience for guidance and references as well, I hope everyone will help these beginners across the bridge.
yesterday
randi linn joined Mike Hinkle's group
Friends of "The Massage Therapy Project!"
We want there to be a single location for the profession to house our data relating to the profession.
on Thursday
Isabella Eisenbeil joined Mike Hinkle's group
Healing Arts
Are you talented, artistically? This group will be to show that there are therapists that are artistically versatile as well. No matter your art, please share it! Thanks to Ray Lacey from South Africa for his Artwork! Our logo is some of his work!
on Wednesday
Mike Hinkle replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
There ya go!!
on Wednesday
Stephanie L Chan replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I started out cooking a local country club while in high school. I then moved on to running the front desk at a dry cleaning business. In college (Criminal Justice major) I worked inside our county jail as a Cadet doing mostly fingerprinting, DNA sa…
on Wednesday
Woody Haiken replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
Just before massage, I was a college student, returning to school in my mid-40s, graduating at age 49. Before that, I was a graphic artist for 27 years.
on Wednesday
James Dunn replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I worked in many machine shops over 35 years, became the go to person for everything. First took massage classes in 1994. I always liked helping people it does me good when a client is glassy eyed when they get off the table.
on Wednesday
Lanakila Iesu replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I've been in practice for a little over five years now, and to a degree, yes, they've helped. People who make a fairly serious hobby of musicianship appreciate the fact that I know where they're coming from on multiple levels, and it is very nice to…
on Wednesday
Cyndi Freund replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I was an emergency medical technician for about eight years, also worked in a hospital. LOVE to make people feel better, and LOVE to help people in a -now-comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable way! I think working on lots of patients helped me feel ve…
on Wednesday
Mike Hinkle replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
All of those skills will come in handy in this field!
on Wednesday
Mike Hinkle commented on Mike Hinkle's blog post 'Massage Therapy Project'
Thank you Sheri. Right now we just need folks to write down wha they think, they may want to donate to the repository and send the list only to: Project Home PO Box 353 Roaring River, NC 28669 you will be contacted by the school directly.
on Wednesday
Sheri DuBois commented on Mike Hinkle's blog post 'Massage Therapy Project'
Great job Mike! I will keep this in mind to further your efforts and support this necessary project!
on Wednesday
Mike Hinkle replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'Project "Home" Moves Forward' in the group Friends of "The Massage Therapy Project!"
Understood Rev, just getting ground work done, while the "mulling it over" time is taking place. As soon as I know for sure, so will everyone else.
on Wednesday
The Rev replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'Project "Home" Moves Forward' in the group Friends of "The Massage Therapy Project!"
Where it is going will make a lot of difference to me... I don't mind mystery when it doesn't matter. I want to be sure it is going into hands I can trust.
on Wednesday
Darcy Neibaur replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'Project "Home" Moves Forward' in the group Friends of "The Massage Therapy Project!"
LOL
on Wednesday
Lanakila Iesu replied to Mike Hinkle's discussion 'What Did You Do Before Massage?'
I was a professional writer and editor for several years and also worked as a music instructor part-time.
on Wednesday

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At 10:05am on July 31, 2010, Carrie Schenck Kelsey said…
Mike are you the one winning the trophy or presenting it?
At 7:09pm on July 30, 2010, Sean M. Perdue said…
TY
At 1:17am on July 29, 2010, ambrosio dela roca said…
thanks-------ambrosio
At 11:56am on July 28, 2010, Stephanie Greenwald said…
What's the World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame about?
At 9:00pm on July 27, 2010, andrea stein said…
ok call me naive but what are these? where can I learn more?
At 3:20pm on July 27, 2010, Diane Beilstein said…
I hope I can keep up with you.
At 3:12pm on July 27, 2010, andrea stein said…
hi mike where do you practice?
At 2:13pm on July 27, 2010, Anita Griffin said…
How exciting - I'm in the presence of greatness :)
At 12:54pm on July 27, 2010, Anita Griffin said…
Hi Mike - Thanks for the invite. Where are you in practice?
At 11:46am on July 27, 2010, DeAnna Creighton said…
Good afternoon! Thanks for the invite :)
At 11:11am on July 27, 2010, john fic said…
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the offer of friendship. Write me anytime. John
At 2:12pm on July 25, 2010, Lissa Marie McDaniel said…
Thanks Mike. Im just getting started with my massage career so if you have
any helpful tips feel free to share!
At 4:18pm on July 24, 2010, Bekah Mulder said…
Hi, Mike & thank you ! I am so excited to be here !
At 3:48pm on July 11, 2010, Corrin Press said…
Hi Mike!
Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I am the new kid on the block =)
At 8:13pm on July 10, 2010, Dana Tate said…
Big huge blessings, and thanks for the friendship! :)

Hugs
Dana
At 7:19pm on July 4, 2010, Constance Hunter said…
Please send me the info @ positivehandsonmassage@hotmail.com because I really would like to be there.
At 4:28pm on July 4, 2010, Yolanda Thomas said…
Thank you I am so glad to be here!!!
At 9:43am on July 4, 2010, Constance Hunter said…
Thanks Mike for the invite. I am really excited about this and looking forward to great things. I just graduated so I'm happy to get to know therapist from all over. I am from Nashville, TN and I truly love what I do.
At 9:25am on July 4, 2010, Gyongyver Montes said…
Thank you Mike. Happy 4th of July :)
At 7:29am on June 25, 2010, Mirra Greenway said…
I am still jazzed over attending my first World Massage Festival! Thanks to you and your team for creating this wonderful gathering!

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Mike Hinkle's information is below

My motorhome in Haines, Alaska! You can barely read my company title, "Cruising-America!" Not to be mixed-up with Cruise America Motorhome Rentals.

I was a travel writer getting massage as I traveled, staying at B&B's and campgrounds around the US and Canada for free. In Texas, a massage therapist taught me how to massage. Six months later I was in FL and in school. Six years as a therapist. I now do the World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.

I take it around to different sites. I am available all year round to help therapists anyway I can. I have a massage magazine at www.massagenews.org and I'm always looking for volunteer writers!

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What is your website?
http://www.worldmassagefestival.com
Which modalities do you practice?
Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, Thai/Thai Yoga Massage
 
 
 

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