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All Blog Posts Tagged 'therapists' (24)

Practice Management Software for Massage Therapists

Mystro is online practice management software for massage therapists to assist your business with daily business management practices, appointment scheduling, staff management and invoicing. Mystro is perfect for massage therapists and Health, Wellness, Fitness & Beauty Professionals worldwide.…

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Added by Mystro | Massage Software on July 13, 2015 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Increasing Transparency with the Mystro Status Page!

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Added by Mystro | Massage Software on July 12, 2015 at 8:22pm — No Comments

A Daily Agenda of Bookings Straight to Your Inbox

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Added by Mystro | Massage Software on July 5, 2015 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Online Booking Software for Appointments!

If you don't offer a way for customer's to book online, you're missing out on potential revenue. Mystro brings you online booking that your customers will love.

Here are some exciting features about online booking that will be available to you:

• Search, book,…

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Added by Mystro | Massage Software on November 10, 2014 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Keep your customers details secure with Mystro's professional CRM!

Mystro brings you closer to your customers. Store all of your customer information securely in one spot with Mystro CRM and keep track of your past, present, and prospective customers.

Here are some exciting features about our CRM that will be available to you:

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Added by Mystro | Massage Software on November 5, 2014 at 6:30pm — No Comments

NHI Massage Therapy Schools

How do you spend your days? Why not find work you love? National Holistic Institute is a nationally accredited massage therapy school that operates 7 massage schools throughout California. NHI massage school offers massage therapy training, clinics and massage career services. NHI offers comprehensive, world-class programs that prepare massage therapy graduates for successful and flexible careers in massage therapy. The massage therapy schools are…

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Added by Jennifer Jhanda on March 20, 2013 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Why we need more MT who can bill for insurance.

Massage Insurance Billing is a controversial topic. Many MT want to avoid it because of the challenges of extra paperwork and low returns. They also are concerned that by getting involved in the medical process, they will lose their ability to help clients in the way they do now and will get mixed up in the 'fixing' mentality of insurance companies.

Being able to bill for massage is one of the big factors that has allowed me to stay in practice for so long (23 years). I…

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Added by Julie Onofrio on March 24, 2012 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Proposed Legislation Takes MTs Out of the Insurance Loop

Florida SB 1860, introduced on January 17 by Senator Negron, will remove the right of massage therapists and acupuncturists to bill PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance for those who have been injured in auto accidents. I don’t have any statistics regarding how many FL therapists currently file these types of claims, but based on my interactions on social networks, I would estimate that it’s quite a few. I suggest a mass protest is in order. You can find your legislators here. Contact…

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Added by Laura Allen on January 30, 2012 at 8:47am — 1 Comment

The Importance of Networking for Massage Therapists

Networking is important in any professional field, and massage therapists should be prepared to begin 'massage networking' almost immediately after graduating from massage school in order to get leads for jobs, professional advancement, and new clients. Massage networking is similar to 'standard' networking in that you should always try to connect with other professionals in your field for advancement, but specific to massage therapy in that networking opportunities not only help you find…

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Added by Laurie Craig on June 16, 2011 at 12:55pm — 2 Comments

The Importance of Individualized Health Care by Andrew Wolfe, LMP

Health care these days is a system of managed care. Due to the volume of patients needs, health care is inundated with symptoms and complaints that exceed the limited time capacity of health care professionals. It has been my experience, that mainstream health care is…

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Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on June 8, 2011 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Local massage therapist,Andrew Wolfe,LMP to speak on the radio.

Andrew Wolfe, LMP is the owner and massage therapist of Harmony Licensed Massage Therapy located in Arlington's health care district at Smokey Point, Washington. He has a private practice in the Cumulus Park Health Care Center serving patients in the north Snohomish County region since 1987. In his profession as a licensed massage practitioner, he has focused on the rehabilitation…

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Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on April 15, 2011 at 3:00pm — 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

Tips for Massage Therapists on Avoiding Massage Burnout and Career Fatigue

It is an exciting journey for massage therapists to go to and graduate from school, pass licensing exams, and start working. But for some massage therapists, work can become overwhelming over time and they may experience massage "burnout". This can cause some therapists to abandon their career due to fatigue and frustration. While this is infrequent, it is important to adopt some healthy habits in order to stay well and love your career year after year! While massage therapists want to work…

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Added by Laurie Craig on January 28, 2011 at 1:52pm — No Comments

The Value of Massage by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

Health care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to yield higher rates of health issue returns to our lives as we age. As it stands now, preventative health is not recognized under most health insurance policies unless it comes… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:06pm — No Comments

Cold and Flu season; Increase your immunity with massage by Andrew Wole,LMP

Harvest is upon us again. It is a time to gather and take in the bounty of our labors. It is also a time of reflection, a time to look within and assess our needs; to take inventory and appreciate what we have. In the medical community and with the reminders in the media, we realize it is also cold and flu season, a time when we can deplete our immune system. When this happens not just the individual suffers but all those around them do also.

As a society we have been informed of… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Water-natures natural healing remedy by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

Have you ever been told by your massage therapist after receiving a massage to drink plenty of water? You may ask yourself, ''Why is this"?

The body is mostly composed of fluids. The skin holds the fluids in as well as holding other structures together - like a body suit. Fluids in the body consist of lymph, blood, cerebrospinal fluid as well as other fluids as carriers to help in the transportation, distribution and elimination process. It thereby supports the ability to heal, restore,… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:03pm — No Comments

Clarifying massage and insurance coverage by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

It has come to my attention the need for more education about massage therapy benefits and the coverage under insurance.

First, providership is essential for the practitioner, whom is qualified by credentialing and training.

Second, is the need to look at the individual (patient’s) plan, provision and policy of the insured, whether it be an individual or group plan. Just because a provider is listed as preferred on your insurance plan does not mean you have… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Tips for Massage Therapists to Provide Massage Therapy to Special Needs Clients

Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in order to best provide massage therapy to this population. Often, special needs clients may not disclose medical ailments or their need for accommodation until they arrive for the appointment, so it is up to massage therapists to be well educated about situations when it is, and when it is not appropriate to provide massage therapy… Continue

Added by Laurie Craig on January 7, 2011 at 1:01pm — 5 Comments

Ways for Massage Therapists to Keep Their Practice Fresh and Massage Clients Happy

Whether you have your own massage practice or are working as an employee in a spa or other professional setting, it is important to make a good first impression and then continue that reliable service each and every time you massage your clients. Too often, massage therapists forget what a session feels like from the client's perspective. These tips will help you keep your practice fresh and interesting for clients who come in just once, and for clients who you see once a week. These ideas are… Continue

Added by Laurie Craig on December 8, 2010 at 8:33am — 1 Comment

Massage Therapists: Marketing and Building Your Practice

When you graduate from massage school and pass your certification exams, you are finally ready to join other massage therapists out in the world of spas, chiropractors' offices, cruise ships, or in your very own practice. But as a novice, you need to make a name for yourself with effective marketing practices. As a beginner, it can be confusing to understand best practices about marketing and massage, but if you follow some tried and true methods, you will be able to maintain integrity while… Continue

Added by Laurie Craig on November 5, 2010 at 11:32am — 1 Comment