Archive for December, 2007
Massage Is Preventative Medicine
26 December 2007I came across this website today prevent.org. I found myself wondering why our Massage Organizations aren’t trying to get their foot in the door with these guys. I read this speech by John Clymer Partnership for Prevention President in front of the American Health Care Congress in October 16th of this year.
Unfortunately his speech didn’t mention alternative care for prevention. He did however talk about tobacco products being regulated by the FDA, asking the Federal Trade Commission to regulate advertising junk food to kids, raising the excise tax on alcohol and preventative services included in Medicare and Medicaid.
I whole hardily agree with our friend and maybe this is the first step to a better healthcare system stepping away from what he called a “disease care system” adjusting our priorities to prevention and not intervention. Pointing out that only 5% or less of each healthcare dollar is dedicated to preventative care.
Where is the partnership with the Massage, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, Herbologist, Nutritionist, Chiropractors, and all forms of CAM?s. We all need to be part of this organization, even our Non-Profit organizations. Its great he is hooking up with the U.S Chamber of Commerce that?s a start, but if we were to educate the masses I think getting on the ground floor with Prevent.Org would be beneficial for us all.
Tis’ The Christmas Season with Massage
19 December 2007Every year I set a budget and every year my budget is run over by a Mac Truck. So this year no doubt is no different. And yet, I still look forward to everything it represents. What a great place to be.
Last month marked my one-year of business. I can’t explain fully how much I have enjoyed this adventure. I am anxious for the many years to come. Massage is in and of its self a great field to be in. Rewarding when you hear the “Thank you I feel much better” and the “See you next week/month.” Finding great people to work with is rare and sometimes hard to come by, if you feel it’s hard to work with others you may be in the wrong career path. While yes I own my own business I still have the pleasure of getting acquainted with other personalities that I just might not understand fully, but that?s the beauty of life.
While you are in school, start thinking of the ideal environment for where can thrive and grow. Ask around, your teachers and fellow students might have some feedback or ideas to help you out. Don?t get discouraged, think of the end goal and have a business plan, even if you plan on working for someone else, you never know at the end of your training what doors might open up.
Free Ads for Massage Business Listings
10 December 2007Its nice to know that the Internet has free listings, check these out for listing your information.
www.Kijiji.com
www.anywho.com
www.google.com/local
www.yahoo.com
www.smallbusinesssem.com
www.onlineinlocal.com
www.craigslist.org
www.yellowpages.com
These are just a few. Check your local business licensing (DOL) or city/county websites for free listings as well. Make sure they are legitimate sites for Professional Business Listings, even then you might get a few creeps calling.
New Mexico Massage Board For The MBLEx
5 December 2007The count is now up to 12 for Massage Boards joining the licensing exam from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The MBLEx may make the NCETMB certificate exam obsolete in the future, for many states are buzzing about using the Federations exam exclusively like our friends in Arkansas.
The Georgia board is meeting this week to discuss the possibility of using the MBLEx, so I will keep you posted on what transpires.
The Massage Insurance Waiting Game
4 December 2007When you send in the CMS1500 form to your clients insurance company you may have to wait a while to get paid. Sometimes it takes up to 3 months. Check to see if there is a free clearinghouse or if you have direct deposit and online filing options available. These options sometimes come with incentives of a couple of dollars and much faster turn-around time for payments.
My Body Mechanics in Massage
3 December 2007I am constantly reminding myself in a massage to widen my stance, bend my knees, drop my elbows and relax my shoulders to keep every joint in alignment. Giving massages for two years you would think I would have it down.
I want to start Tai Qi to improve my stance and breathing. Is there anything else that would help me out?