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All Blog Posts Tagged 'massage' (222)

A Present Parent and Practitioner

On May 25th, 2007, my career as a massage professional changed more than I ever could have imagined. When my husband handed me the most beautiful baby girl I had ever seen; my priorities and focus immediately shifted to a far greater, demanding, rewarding, and amazing job.

I was able to work nearly a week past my due date. I was comfortable and had the energy and desire to continuing working. I had every intention on returning to work after my maternity leave, at least part-time.… Continue

Added by Ivy Hultquist on February 1, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

more animal massage talk....

I'm happy to have another chance to talk about animal massage via radio. This time it will be with the Natural Horse Network's radio show on Friday January 29th. The link is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nhn to listen live or anytime later. Come take a listen! (Note: Yes, the time is 5:00 as posted, but only if you're in Mountain Time!)

Added by Megan Ayrault on January 28, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Inheriting the Desire to Serve and Touch - Why some of us become massage professionals.

This last week my father also celebrated his 40th year in practice as a chiropractor (Forty years!). In 1969, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic and opened his practice in my small rural Iowa hometown at the ripe age of 23. At that time, the chiropractic profession was only seventy years old. The day he opened his practice, my mom saw a car pull up in his parking lot from their home down the street. Her excitement was later dampened when she found out it was… Continue

Added by Ivy Hultquist on January 18, 2010 at 5:22pm — 1 Comment

Recruiting chair massage practitioners / California Bay Area

On the Spot Massage has been bringing the joys of chair massage to our little corner of the world since chair massage was invented, and business is booming. We have four drop-in Relaxation Stations, plus a roster of awesome corporate clients. Our chair massage practitioners (spotniks) are the best around.

We're busy, and that's why we are always looking for new Spotniks with great hands and the right attitude.

Our Spotniks are special people. They're outgoing and talented… Continue

Added by Shoshana Frumkin on January 12, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Massage Schools Behaving Badly

I’ve been a student in massage school, an administrator and instructor of a massage school, a state board member serving on the committee that approves massage schools, and a continuing ed provider that visits many schools, and I have seen more than a few things that disturb me.

I’d have to say the worst of these are schools who are so misleading to students; the owners “sell” their school to prospects by promising them they’re going to be making X amount of money the minute they… Continue

Added by Laura Allen on January 12, 2010 at 5:55am — 2 Comments

Women In Bodywork Business Blog

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Added by massagenerd on December 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Radio Show

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NFUSION gives you insight into organic living, health and wellness to further thrive in your everyday lives.

Added by Colleen Fletcher on December 22, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

More Acupressure Points on the Feet, Spleen Meridian

My last few blogs have been describing acupressure points on the feet, and how starting with a brief foot massage can be a powerful way to help a client relax before moving into the main massage. I recommend that anyone joining our tours to China to learn acupressure, or Thailand to study Thai massage, study the points I blog about as they are major points located on the meridians. To learn more about our study abroad opportunities in Asia visit… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on December 12, 2009 at 12:56am — No Comments

Researching Massage Tables Just Became Easier!

FINALLY, RESEARCHING MASSAGE TABLES IS MADE EASIER!!!!

I have been asked repeatedly where the best resource could be found to compare many tables and manufacturers warranty allowances at one time, rather than have to page hop and keep tons of notes.

One AT-A-GLANCE resource for anyone who is trying to decide on which table to buy! There is now a downloadable chart created by Massage Warehouse which compares many features and benefits on many of the leading table… Continue

Added by Angie Patrick on December 8, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Acupressure Points on the Feet

In one of my last posts I talked about the benefits of the acupressure point KI 1, which is located on the bottom of the foot. In that post I mentioned it has the function of helping with insomnia, and just yesterday I was able to help someone who has difficulty sleeping. Within minutes of starting the massage at KI 1 the client was asleep, WOW, what a surprise to both of us. Even after 11 years of doing this work I am still amazed at how fast points work.

As part of a series of… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on December 2, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Functions of Acupressure Points, Kidney 1

SInce spending a year in Thailand, and learning Thai massage, it has become more apparent to me how beneficial it can be to start a massage at the feet. This has a "grounding effect," and since so many of us live in our heads, and not our bodies; starting a massage at the feet has an almost immediate effect of calming a person.

Let's review the location and functions of one of the primary points on the feet, Kidney 1.

This point is located on the sole of the foot, between… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on November 29, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Acupressure and Thai massage

Anyone out there practicing either acupressure or Thai massage? I have been doing acupressure and tuina for many years, but only recently started learning Thai massage. I have a lot of influence from the Chinese systems, and its interesting to compare how Thai massage works with the meridians versus the traditional Chinese styles. Overall I would have to say that the Chinese tend to emphasize massaging the symptomatic areas, whereas the Thai focus on the whole meridian system. Any ideas on when… Continue

Added by Jim Spears on November 29, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Using Facebook Ads to Increase Your Clientele

What are Facebook Ads?

You've heard of Facebook ads. I can guarantee you can see some right now on the right side of this page.

Did you know that Facebook Ads are targeted to you? Every ad you see is because you belong to a group, page or have something in your profile that the creators of the ad are targeting.

As an example:

Here are three ads that I see right now.

This ad shows… Continue

Added by Crystal Dawn Suovanen on November 19, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Frequent Asked Questions ~ Angela Lind.LMT

What is really your profession about?

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and relieve pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; helping to promote health and wellness.

How could someone know that needs this kind of therapy? what are the symptoms?

Basically pain, muscle tension and stress. But even if a person doesn't have these symptoms, massage it's a priority part as a preventive… Continue

Added by Angela Lind on November 9, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Massage Union??

You can't have a discussion group with massage therapist without having the topic of forming a union comes up. There are many sides to this -one that probably will be never fully answered.

I for one always just think it seems like the unions are the ones who have ruined the auto industry with their demands. What would a union do for the massage profession? What really is the problem in the massage job world? I've lived a sheltered life never having to get a massage job and always… Continue

Added by Julie Onofrio on November 8, 2009 at 11:38pm — 22 Comments

Top Five Tips for treating frozen shoulder with James Waslaski

Click on the following link to watch this short but informative video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gdxdSsULFQ

Reserve you spot for the FREE live webcast with James Waslaski Thursday Nov. 5th at 9pm EST(New York time)…

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Added by World Massage Conference on November 3, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

FREE Presentation... A New Treatment Approach for Tendinitis With James Waslaski

FREE Presentation... A New Treatment Approach for Tendinitis With James Waslaski

Join us for an engaging World Massage Conference presentation with massage legend James Waslaski where you'll discover how a revolutionary new approach to the treatment of tenditis based on recent research from the Harvard Medical School.

When: Thursday, November 5th at 9PM EST

Where: Live simulcast on the web and by phone (replay available)

Cost: Free!

Click here to reserve your… Continue

Added by World Massage Conference on November 2, 2009 at 7:08am — No Comments

Easy Website Search Engine Optimization

Website Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is what helps get your website to the top of the search engines. While there are many parts to getting your website found by the search engines one of the easiest things to start with is the keywords you use in your domain, webpages and metatags of your website.

Think about what people would be looking for if they were looking for you - deep tissue massage austin, massage therapist, denver or whatever type of massage you do and where you do it… Continue

Added by Julie Onofrio on October 25, 2009 at 12:43pm — 5 Comments

An Question of Ethics.

I had occasion to ponder this some time ago and thought It might be wize to bring it up here for debate. The working asumption is that those reading this are gifted as energy/light workers but NOT trained as Social Workers or in other forms of "Talk Therapy."

Several years ago I was giving a massage to a friend of mine whom I had known for well over a decade. She was psychicaly gifted and we were very comfortable interacting on both the energetic and 3D planes. She told me she had a… Continue

Added by Ruthellen Wood on October 18, 2009 at 9:37pm — 3 Comments

CE Classes in Chicago Area

Hi Everyone,

We offer 8 to 10 NCBTMB approved classes every month in the Chicago area. The classes are on EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Intuition, A.K. (Muscle Testing of Applied Kinesiology) and Stress Management. These run from 1 or 2 hours, up to 6 hours, at a cost of $29.00 to $89.00 for the class. See our website, www.EFT-Tom.com for a complete schedule.

Thank You. Keep Smiling.
Tom Masbaum
708-955-3634
EFTWithTom@gmail.com
www.EFT-Tom.com

Added by TOM MASBAUM on October 15, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments