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February 2011 Blog Posts (33)

The Importance of Proper Sanitation for Hot Stone Massage

I am consistently shocked to discover that there are still many massage therapists offering massage with hot stones that are not following proper (or ANY) sanitation procedure.

 

As a consumer of hot stone massage modalities, you should be greatly concerned with the sanitation procedures that your therapist utilizes for their stones and equipment. In 2009, this…

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Added by Shanna Schultz on February 28, 2011 at 5:46pm — 3 Comments

Table Time!

Now that I've got my own table, I feel like a "real" MT student! Thank goodness for tax rebate checks and my Sierra Comfort rep Cassidy. I am so glad I found a private distributer in Los Angeles, I was terrified of having to buy a table online. Luckily, Cassidy let me hop on (with a friend) and test drive the tables before I decided. I did every weight bearing move I could think of and it was damn sturdy.

While I am IN LOVE with Astra-lite, it was a bit out of my budget as I've still…

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Added by Mahealani Flournoy on February 28, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Why It's Important for Massage Therapists to Choose a Specialty

When massage therapists finish school and begin working, they might not immediately think of developing their skills for a niche market - after all, massage school is just the beginning, and you learn some of your most invaluable skills on the job! While most massage therapists focus on perfecting their Swedish and deep-tissue skills before moving on to advanced modalities, it is always a good idea to continue to think about how you want to develop your massage career. This way, you can take… Continue

Added by Laurie Craig on February 28, 2011 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

Grateful for my "job"

Although I took many paths before I finally admitted that I was destined to be a massage therapist, I now find fulfillment in what I do on a daily basis.  Each client has a story and I get to be a part of that.  So amazing!

Added by Alesha Rivera on February 28, 2011 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Massage: What Is My Body Action An Expression Of?

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Concerning massage, just like most anything else, there is body action of some kind. Of course that has to be. I must raise my arms and place my hands on my partner to practice Massage. But what is my body action an expression of? That's the question.

 

Is it an expression of my own small mind, trying to do something? Or is it an expression of the deeper sense of unity? Is it creating goodness out of badness, when a client is stressed out, or in a weakened…

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Added by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on February 27, 2011 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Earthquake in New Zealand

If you have seen any of the footage or photos from the aftermath you will know of the devastation and loss across the city. This is the 2nd large quake to hit Christchurch in 5 months. The first was 7.1 and despite the magnitude there was no loss of life (To put this into perspective the Haiti earthquake was recorded as 7.0)

The quake on the 22nd February…

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Added by Matthew D. Stewart on February 24, 2011 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Massage for me, and how it has changed my life

I want to share a personal side of me and my profession.  Many of us have our stories that we share when we're asked, what made you start your interests in massage.  Honestly, my mother and father.  They were both very loving, and had a great pat on the back for the good things we did as their children.  My mother would always relax us with a wonderful back scratch with her loving hands.  My father always needed back work and would ask for me to fix his pains.  It all kinda built from…

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Added by Christina Brannan, LMT on February 23, 2011 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

On Sideburns and Scapulas

Some women are attracted to brains, others to brawn. Me? Nothing’s better than a great pair of sideburns on a man. That is… until now.

 

We all have a things we look for in the opposite sex, traits we size up within mere moments of seeing or meeting someone new. They don’t necessarily have to be sexual and…

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Added by Mahealani Flournoy on February 22, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Massage Mentor

I have been a certified massage therapist for almost 3 years now. I have been doing pretty well for myself, and my clients aren't complaining. I have enrolled myself in some continuing education classes and getting those underway.



I took a leadership class not too long ago and the thing that struck me the most was having a mentor in your prospective business. I am self sufficient, but could definitely use the wealth of knowledge that comes from someone that is more seasoned than… Continue

Added by Tene' on February 21, 2011 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Is massage therapy a profession?

 I just published a post in which I was very careful in choosing my words.

I avoided using, and took out any reference to, the word profession.

Why?

Some time ago I read an article that…

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Added by Matthew D. Stewart on February 20, 2011 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Competency vs. Hours

I have long desired to see the standards for massage therapy education raised in my state and across the nation. Here in North Carolina, the requirement is only 500 hours. That varies in the US, from the unregulated states that have no requirements at all, to the 1000 hours required by New York, Nebraska, and Puerto Rico. The rest fall somewhere in between.

Our neighbors to the north in Canada have a few provinces that are unregulated, but those that are regulated have a much higher…

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Added by Laura Allen on February 20, 2011 at 8:14am — 13 Comments

Regarding 'The Insanity!' and 'The Future of Our Profession' posts

I am posting this separately from the previous discussions on here that have deteriorated into the most vile insulting and mudslinging bunch of crap I have ever seen in my life.

Laura Allen

I'm with The Rev on this point:

Sadly, there has been more vile insulting and mudslinging bunches of crap. One need only take a look at the archives found at…

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Added by Matthew D. Stewart on February 19, 2011 at 12:43pm — 1 Comment

Drum Making Retreat with Jenny Ray!

Saturday, April 2 at 10:00am - April 3 at 4:00pm

Crystal Light Therapy Center; Bend, Oregon, USA

 

Create your own ceremonial deer skin drum as you listen to captivating stories of ancient drum making ceremonies of the Dakota Sioux! This…

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Added by Jenny Ray on February 19, 2011 at 9:45am — No Comments

Does massage therapy reduce cortisol?

Back in May 2010, one of the presentations I gave at the Highlighting Massage Therapy in Complementary and Integrative Medicine Conference in Seattle gave an overview of my research group's work to definitively measure the effect of massage therapy on cortisol (the stress hormone produced by the cortex of the adrenal glands).  There were a couple of persons at the conference who wished to attend a simultaneous session and who asked if I could later make my slides available to them, so I…

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Added by Christopher A. Moyer on February 18, 2011 at 7:21pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - February 16, 2011

At Your Service - What a Country!

 

I received an email in my inbox today soliciting for a webinar. It got me thinking about the resources available to massage and bodywork…

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Added by Les Sweeney on February 17, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Some Milestones complete

So I can see it's been awhile since I've been on the site and figured it was time for an update =) 

 

Since my last visiting here I have graduated from Rasmussen College with my Associates degree in Massage Therapy on Dec. 19, 2010.  I took my National Boards exam on Dec. 23 and passed!  It was a great Christmas gift to myself to graduate and pass the boards!  I sent out my application for my state license the beginning of Jan. and I'm still waiting for it to be processed.  My…

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Added by Stephanie Garner, LMT on February 17, 2011 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Board Certification List

I am trying to find a list of modalities/continuing eds that are required by the board to have training and certification.  Where can I find this?  I have googled and searched until I am pulling my hair out.

Added by Amanda T. Queen on February 17, 2011 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

Take it to the Top Summit

I have never posted a blog before. Can't teach an old dog new tricks, I am trying to change that!

I would like to post the major event I have been putting together and would like to invite each of you reading this to check out my website with the Summit details and registration information.

This is to be a totally different event than just a seminar, convention or conference. We are calling it a Summit because we are going to have 14 presenters (names and bio's on my website)…

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Added by Vivian Madison Mahoney on February 16, 2011 at 11:46pm — No Comments

Practical Complete

Alright, first hands-on practical done and done! After a horrible weekend, I got a personal crash course in quick centering and leaving my emotional baggage outside the massage room. This was the very first time I have felt uncomfortable going into class, let alone it being my practical. Thank goodness for breathing, eucalyptus oil, Jason Mraz, and the awesome support of my classmates and teachers.
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Added by Mahealani Flournoy on February 15, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Chair Massage

I just started contacting employers to see about performing chair massage on their employees. I always get the question, what is the name of your business? Do I need to actually set up a business to sound legite? I am just doing this as freelance work on the side to see if I can build it up into something.

Added by Shawn Krebs on February 15, 2011 at 9:22am — 1 Comment

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