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Archive for May, 2010Upon Graduation
With so many folks coming out of massage school right now, it begs the question “What now?” The emphasis for whatever amount of time you have been in school has been on anatomy, physiology, exams, papers, techique, language, boundaries…. many of you have not had a moment to breathe, much less think of your... The Tipping FactorDo you accept tips? Do you think it's proper for those who hold themselves out as health care providers to accept tips, or should tips be reserved for the spa set and the relaxation therapists only? Should we get them at all, or politely decline when offered one? What's your opinion on this issue? Comments on CommentsThere has been an overwhelming response to some of my blog postings lately and I wanted to take a moment to ackowledge them. Some folks agree with me and some folks disagree and ALL of it is welcome! I appreciate that we can all have different opinions. The industry of massage thrives on differences. ... A Small (incremental) Step for the MTBOK Task Force, a Giant Leap for Massage Therapy
There are many things that were affirming, inspiring and intellectually stimulating at the Highlighting Massage Therapy in CIM conference in Seattle last week. One of the many exciting events was the announcement and the formal release of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK). The press release states, “The release comes after almost a... The Good, the Bad, and the UglyUnfortunately, as Massage Today editor Christie Bondurant reported a few days ago, everything is not progress. In CA, massage therapy is under siege with AB 1822, which threatens to wipe out the efforts of the CAMTC in moving massage forward in that state. I've been reporting on that myself recently in several other venues.... When Too Much Is Too MuchThis week, I told some very loyal clients that I have to “cut back” on their seeing them. For six years I have seen them on Monday nights at 8 pm. I am not a fan of working nights and in fact, have been able to avoid it, except for this particular couple. When... Trust Your GutYesterday, I got a call from a female massage therapist. She wanted to discuss something that happened at the spa where she works. She considers herself a deep tissue, medical massage therapist. In her previous life, she has been a registered nurse and still combines these worlds in her care for her clients. She... The MTBOK: Do You Care?You don't have to care. I can't make you. I can try to persuade you until I'm blue in the face, and that's what I've been doing now for several years in my blogs. Don't wait until it's too late to make your opinion heard. As for the MTBOK, I fear it's a... Keeper Of The Clock
You are responsible for keeping track of time during a massage appointment. There is no excuse for losing track of time or running over for an appointment. Doing so screams unprofessional, poor boundaries and inconsistency. Many therapists think they are doing the client a favor by giving “extra time” during a massage. Many therapists... | |||||||||
