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A very interesting discussion, thank you all. I use the term "massage therapist", as "bodyworker" often invokes the look of confusion from people unaccustomed to our profession. I am grateful when I work with clients regularly who value my work as p…
I rarely use the term 'massage' when talking about my work. I talk about 'fixing pain', 'improving posture' and 'reducing stress' by soft tissue bodywork and manipulation techniques which may include (list of modalities) which are known to have real…
Yes, Lee --- and in this world perception and connotation are what matters. You illustrated my point, beautifully.
To open the discussion again, I do understand Paula's difficulty with the term "pampering". In itself, of course it's not a four letter word or a bad thing to say. I used to encounter clients who thought of massage as "pampering" and to them it mean…
I'm with Gloria. When did papmpering become a four letter word. Massage. Massage Therapy, Massotherapy.... Touch is Massage is Therapy. I do relaxation massage, medical massage, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal chi massage and have found that as a whole the…
Happy Holidays to you Paula!. This has been an interesting and useful debate.
A shout-out and thanks to Stephen who corrected my vetting of the Rodney Dangerfield quote. I don't know what website I used, but it was obviously not a valid one. Correction has been made.
To all of you: Your participation in this writing project…
If it isn't okay, it should be. I'd love to teach - I mentor right now. Too bad you are requiring a degree.
Added comment to my last post, Paula mentioned that "massage" is too generic a term, and anyone can do a massage. True. That is why in Ontario, only people registered with the CMTO (our regulatory body) can call themselves Massage Therapists or Regi…
I appreciate Gloria's comments. I think we can approach this in two ways. The first is to use a different terminology. For example, many therapists are advertising themselves as A.R.T. therapists (Active Release). This is just one modality of massag…
Thank you for the great comments! To have a place where so many opinions can come together is great. It also helps me to see the weaknesses in my own writing and bring forth clarifications. I see that we all want the same thing, and sometimes the pa…
I enjoyed your article Paula as well and I have always believed the CT to be the communication system. I have also been in the massage industry for nearly 25 years and like Lee, I have never had a problem and always received respect. I even set up a…
Your information about connective tissue is excellent.
With regard to the term "massage therapy" I think it will be with us for a long timeas their is public recognizition for it. There are types of fascial work such as Rolfing, that do not use the…
Hi Steve,
Right now, I'd be happy naming it anything, as long as massage is not part of the name :)
Hi Paula
Rodney Dangerfield = I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.
We don't get no respect is a double negative which means you do get respect.
See also Robert schleips http://worldmassageconferenc…
Giving Massage a New Name and Reputation
By Paula M. Moerland, November 2009, All Rights Reserved
I love my new profession. I think it is some of the most amazing work I have ever done. I loved my old profession too, but never could I have made suc…
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- www.massage-energetics.com
- What was the name of your massage school/training program?
- Finger Lakes School of Massage
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Pre-natal Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, Medical Massage, Energy Work
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Giving Massage a New Name and Reputation
Giving Massage a New Name and Reputation
By Paula M. Moerland, LMT November 2009, All Rights Reserved
www.massage-energetics.com
I love my new profession. I think it is some of the most amazing work I have ever done. I loved my old profession too, but never could I have made such a powerful impact in the quality of a person’s life as a software engineer that I can as a licensed massage therapist. But I have a beef with my new profession: In… Continue
By Paula M. Moerland, LMT November 2009, All Rights Reserved
www.massage-energetics.com
I love my new profession. I think it is some of the most amazing work I have ever done. I loved my old profession too, but never could I have made such a powerful impact in the quality of a person’s life as a software engineer that I can as a licensed massage therapist. But I have a beef with my new profession: In… Continue
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 1:52pm — 20 Comments
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- At 1:46pm on June 13, 2010,
Karin Pine said… - Paula, I see that you have interest in the Fascia Research Congress.... I just signed up to be at Luigi Stecco's Workshop on Fascial Manipulation(tm) on July 3rd in NYC.... I don't suppose by any coincidence you might be going, too? Or that we might hook up & visit while I'm in NY? It will take place at the Ida Rolf Research Center on 27th Street.
- At 7:24pm on November 27, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said…
- Thanks for helping out Paula! Much gratitude
and please tell your colleagues too, I need lots more participants by the 29th! Thank you!
- At 9:58am on November 24, 2009,
Paula Moerland said…
- I need to make a correction to an earlier statement about the professional organizations not supporting the World Fascia Congress: AMTA did not advertise it, but apparently they support The Massage Therapy Foundation which does, heavily. Unfortunately, the average AMTA member would not know that unless they were separately subscribed. ABMP did put a notification up. I don't know about NCBTMB, apparently they dropped me from their email list.
My passionately spoken comments grew out of an ongoing frustration that we have three separate professional organizations that appear to be competing with each other, and individuals within those organization that appear to be only about making a name for themselves . The chiropractic Association had to go through the same vetting process and they were successful. We should be studying what they did, learning from their mistakes and joining together to make it possible for us to make a viable living with benefits and respect. Having said all that, I recognize that NY state is behind the eight-ball in this respect - and other states have done wonders. My angst comes from being a therapist in NY state - where there is essentially no insurance coverage, little respect, and an illogical approach (IMO) to fixing it.
- At 7:57pm on November 21, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said…
- Hi Paula!
I need your help!
Would you please participate in a massage survey and tell your colleagues too? Thanks!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OhBtGlEETUWwi9h5olkCGQ_3d_3d
Please help me compile this information. I'd like more than a 1,000 if possible. Sure it is!
Your participation is MOST appreciated.
Remember you do not have to answer all the questions and Page 2 is "optional". Page two is for those employed only, NOT Self Employed!The survey company automatically includes Page 2 and I was unable to edit or delete. SO it IS OPTIONAL!
Pass it on to your colleagues too.
The intention is to publish this research to assist
Future LMT's, educators, employers and anyone else interested in the statistics of the massage industry!
I want to give you a voice to share your thoughts and experiences.
The Survey will end November 29, 2009
Updates will be posted on this discussion throughout the survey and final results will be provided once all information is compiled and reviewed.
- At 10:15am on November 5, 2009,
Paula Moerland said…
- Conference was wonderful. Around 500 in attendance. Next conference is in three years: Vancouver, 2012. The three years is needed: the scientists are beginning to catch on ... but they have a LOT of catching up to do, and the work is slow. Still ... this conference is generating attention, research grants and opportunities for those paying attention. Was EXTREMELY disappointed that none of the three professional massage organizations were sponsoring or promoting this. We need to demand that they change just as the scientists are changing. The future of massage is about connective tissue. Period. In fact, I expect that licensing will focus on that and will no longer be called "massage". Perhaps "Connective Tissue Therapy". Or even better: "Apaneurosis (sp) Therapy." One thing is for certain: Massage schools better be paying attention or else they will most definitely be left in the dust. (IMHO)
- At 10:16pm on November 3, 2009,
Marjorie Brook said… - Hi Paula!
How was the Conference? I really wish I could have gone, my schedule just did not allow it. I will make sure I can attend the next one.
Health & Happiness,
Marjorie
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