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March 2011 Blog Posts (28)

Top 5 Reason You Won't Get a Massage

Massage. It does a body good. So why aren't more people getting them? My theories as to why people to do not get a massage, along with my solutions are listed below. Let me know what your thoughts are.…

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Added by Michele Holmes on March 8, 2011 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Expect More, with Les - March 8, 2011

Massage is NOT a Hobby - Bob Benson weighs in on recreation.

ABMP has long embraced the idea that diverse massage therapy practice choices are equally honorable. Some therapists devote 30–40 hours a week to massage sessions. Others may serve only a couple clients each week, supplementing other chosen work activity. Most choose practices somewhere in between, often…

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Added by Les Sweeney on March 8, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

Massage Therapy Alliance of America BOD Job Descriptions Posted!

Charter Members... Go to http://www.mtaamassage.org/ click on the pink hand and use your email address as your user name and your password that you used when signing up for the password. Every position has at least one person running for office. If you want to start changing things, here is a start.

Added by Mike Hinkle on March 6, 2011 at 9:00pm — No Comments

What Couples Knead-A Course in Couples Massage

Who needs couples massage?

Are you stressed?

Does your back hurt?

Do you have trouble sleeping?

Are you married, in a relationship or have a good friend that you can buy a few beers and have them agree to touch you?

The truth is everyone benefits from couples massage. It's one of the best ways to relieve minor aches and pain while strengthening your relationship and…

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Added by Michele Holmes on March 6, 2011 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Movin' on up.

Just graduated from IMI in Spokane,WA. Great school and great teachers. Trying to make this site a regular. Been to busy. I hope to glean and share ideas with everyone. So, on to nationals. Please,say a prayer for me,.

Added by Dominic Chun on March 5, 2011 at 3:46pm — No Comments

Reiki Level I Class and Attunement

I am giving a Reiki Level I Class and Attunement on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Noon at Visions & Dreams, 2824 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA. Please email me at ubbasmum@cox.net for a spot in the class. Cost of class and attunement is $100.

Namaste ♥

Added by Cheryl Fullerton on March 4, 2011 at 9:26pm — No Comments

expect More, with Les - March 1, 2011

What is happening? - Handle with care.

Everywhere you turn today, people are getting fed up and speaking up (or doing more), whether they’re in the Wisconsin state capitol or the Middle East. Unrest has even reached the shores of our happy village of MassageLand.

Added by Les Sweeney on March 1, 2011 at 11:57pm — 1 Comment

The Utah Brouhaha

A couple of the officers of the Utah Chapter of AMTA are upset with me for a video I put out yesterday about H.B. 243 that is in the works in their state. You may read the bill here.

This bill removes the term “therapeutic” from the description of massage. It also modifies the…

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Added by Laura Allen on March 1, 2011 at 8:13pm — 10 Comments