Archive for November, 2007
Massage Care & Risk-Benefit Analyses
28 November 2007The National University of Health Sciences in Illinois asked 100 people to take a survey about the after affects of a massage. All 91 clients that returned surveys, showed an improvement in overall well being after the massage. About 10 percent of clients reported minor discomfort starting less then 12 hours after treatment, but no major negative side effects from this small survey were reported.
The amount of people seeking out massage is on a steep incline. This is good it brings out more research studies, which in turn gives us more exposure and free advertising. Keeping in mind this was done with students of massage and most likely one type of massage, with limited amount of people. But hay, it’s a great start.
Want to Find Massage State Board Information?
26 November 2007Massage-Exam.com our sister site has launched its state pages for all to view (list is on the left hand side of the page). You now have the ability to find out the requirements for each state in one place. I have had emails from people needing information on their state requirements, not being able to find them. We have put these pages together in hopes to be the best resource around. Let me know what you think or if there is more information about your state you think fellow students of massage should know about.
Massage Gift Certificate Stocking Stuffers
23 November 2007I hope you all had an awesome Turkey day. Now is the time to get out your advertising for Christmas. Gift Certificate sells are booming this time of year. Open up a special for the month of December, having $10 off for a purchase of a GC. Or 10% discount on all GC purchased. Try to think of ways people can give the gift of massage for the holidays.
Massage for Overall Wellness “Oh My”
21 November 2007The AMTA or American Massage Therapy Association’s last Consumer survey found that the overall reason for getting a massage wasn’t powered by relaxation, it was for medical purposes.
Dr. Leena S. Guptha President of AMTA told Massage Today “It’s a proven way to manage pain, recover from injury and improve one’s quality of life, often reducing the need for medications and invasive treatments.”
The Massage sensation is sweeping the nation, what an exciting career we are in.
MBLEx Information on Massage-Exam.Com
20 November 2007Our sister site just added a MBLEx information page. We are also in the process of adding a lot more information from each state board. We’re constantly working to improve the Massage-Exam and Massage-Therapist-Resource sites, if you have any ideas or wants, please let us know what we can do to add to our resources.
Massage CE’s …. What To Do?
20 November 2007Ok, so if one hour of training equals one CE credit and I need 16 CE’s every 2 years, I need to get cracken if I am to renew in June. I have taken one hour first aid to renew this year will take another hour next year so that’s two down. I went to an advertising seminar for one more credit so now I just have 13 more to go. Great
I can count two more for the Hot Stone 2 hour videos and I can view 2 more hours of something else to bring my total down to 9 hours. Does anyone have any recommendations of a great DVD I can purchase with at least 2 CE credit hours?
Or any suggestions on an awesome CE for 9 credits, here is a list for my criteria. I want and need to further my knowledge but there is so much I want to do, I can’t choose. Let me know what you think, what have you done? 
Washington CE Info:
(1) Attendance at a local, state, national or international continuing education program having a featured speaker;
(2) First aid, CPR or emergency related classes;
(3) Viewing of educational videotapes not to exceed four credits;
(4) Teaching a seminar for the first time, not to exceed eight hours;
(5) Business and management courses not to exceed six hours;
(6) Specialized training in an aspect of massage therapy provided by an individual who has expertise in that area, has been licensed in this state for no less than three years, and who charges a fee;
(7) Courses from a state, county, or city school or program or approved massage school, program, or apprenticeship trainer in massage therapy or related topics; or
(8) Training provided by a health care professional certified or licensed in their area of expertise.
Mississippi Massage Board Accepting The MBLEx
19 November 2007We can now add Mississippi to the ranks of the FSMTB Exam participants. This now brings the total to 10.
I am sure it won’t be long until all the states in the Federation are accepting the MBLEx. I am hoping these rapid changes will bring in more state boards and agencies to the FSMTB. From the looks of things I don’t think it is difficult to see the value of the necessity of the Federation, it’s a huge benefit for everyone involved in Massage Therapy.
Now Boarding The FSMTB Express Train
16 November 2007So all these States jumping on and holding fast to the FSMTB express train and accepting the MBLEx as their licensing exam, forces me to wonder what that means for our kind (cough) friends at NCBTMB.
There are now 9 out of 26 member states in the Federation that have announced the adoption of the MBLEx and Arkansas started a new lead, no longer accepting the NCETMB at all. How many states will follow?
This situation is very interesting and I will certainly keep a close eye out, hoping for the best.
Another Massage Board Adopts the MBLEx
15 November 2007West Virginia is now accepting the MBLEx from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). As the ranks continue to grow and flourish I can’t help but wonder how long it will be until all the states with Massage Boards will accept the exam as an alternative to or instead of the National (NCETMB).
I am hoping that this will also get the other states in gear that don’t have governing boards or agencies for massage for a uniformed statewide governing organization to oversee the affairs of massage. It is very much needed and long past due. Imagine if all the states were part of the federation and how beneficial this prospect truly is for Massage Therapists everywhere.
Current list accepting the MBLEx;
Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, Iowa, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas and Tennessee
Conspiracy Theory - The Medical History Transition from Massage to Physical Therapy
14 November 2007Don’t you think its odd that Massage disappeared from the nursing program just as physical therapy appeared as an aid to Western Medicine? JK
So these last two blogs have been interesting to me. I have put together in this funny little head of mine a connection. The two situations might not be related at all but I personal feel they played a hand in the conception of massage in Western world.