Archive for March 10th, 2010
AMTA Research
10 March 2010The AMTA has compiled research pertaining to our profession. Its an interesting read, you should check it out.
Ever Hear of MTBOK?
10 March 2010I stumbled upon them in my research this morning. On my blog, I talk a lot about the Massage Community this, and we need that, and man how in the heck did that happen?. In 2007 the AMTA, AMPB, FSMTB, NCBTMB and MTF combined efforts to create a Massage Standard for our Community across the Nation. In the world of Profession I learned this is called the Body of Knowledge or “BOK”. You don’t have to read all my blogs to know that I am very on board with this effort.
The MTBOK or Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge stands for innovation and a strong foundation for the future. So many times I have heard that “My instructor didn’t teach me about this, do I really need to know it?” When it comes to things like the Mechanical and Reflexive responses to the different techniques given in massage, yes it is helpful for you to know so you can provide the best possible massage per your clients complaints, and for your licensing exam. Or the other popular and scary question I get “Why do I need to know about Innervation’s?” UHHH?
Industry standards are a must, and I personally know of a great place to start; Everest College and Institutes oh my! I am told they have a mod curriculum program for all the massage programs across the states, that needs serious revamping. Lets support each other in a strong educational background so we can increase the respectability of our profession. Please and Thank you:)