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Post by new guest blogger Steph Lasch, LMT, CFT This is my first blog entry for the WIBB. I’m truly excited to be providing quality content here and talking about some of the things I’m passionate about, besides being a massage therapist. I love talking about business, finance and operations in the spa &... Read more »
Tags: AMTA, budgeting, business planning, career longevity, Ethics, finances, massage business, massage therapists, success Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, Health & Wellness, marketing, Marketing / Office / Staff, Practice Management, Social Media | No Comments »
Searching for a job means a resume. Whether you send it via postal service, email or link it to a third party, online site, the information is the same. When you are fresh out of school, your education is the highlight. Student clinics and internships are often the only “massage life” you have and the... Read more »
Tags: job hunting, resume Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, Professional Association | No Comments »
From the title, you might think this blog is about The Client List, the trashy new show on the Lifetime Channel that gives massage therapy a black eye. No such luck; the event I am referring to is the upcoming Leadership Summit #2, set to take place next week in Chicago. The first Leadership... Read more »
Tags: ABMP, AFMTE, AMTA, COMTA, FSMTB, LauraAllenMT, massage therapists, NCBTMB; FSMTB Posted in Education & Seminars, Ethics, General Massage, MTBOK, Other Topics, Politics & Government, Professional Association | No Comments »
If you’re my ‘friend’ on Facebook, you might have seen my post about the homeless lady named Teressa who is often outside my office… I mentioned about how I was wondering whether she has the ability to make a change in her circumstances, and if she does have the mental and physical capabilities, then... Read more »
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I’ve been criticizing the Maintenance of Core Competency (MOCC) proposal from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards since the moment it landed on my radar, and I haven’t changed my mind. I think it’s a terrible plan that doesn’t serve any good purpose other than increasing the coffers of the FSMTB. In its... Read more »
Tags: ABMP, AFMTE, AMTA, Continuing Education, FSMTB, LauraAllenMT, Massage, NCBTMB Posted in Education & Seminars, General Massage, Politics & Government | 2 Comments »
If you know of something that may help a client, are you inclined to share that information? (I HOPE the answer to this question was YES.) Because the truth is, as a healthcare professional, your client looks to you for advice and direction to not only alleviate symptoms but to provide long term solutions... Read more »
Tags: balance, Bodywork, branding, business, business planning, cash, compassion, Continuing Education, massage business, massage therapists, motivational inspiration, success Posted in Acupuncture & Acupressure, Business, Education & Seminars, General Massage, Health & Wellness, Natural Healing & Nutrition, Pain Management, Patient Education, Practice Management | No Comments »
It’s taken me three months to write this blog about my New Years resolution. That might give you an idea of how much I have on my plate this year. Heck, why have you guess what I’m up to… here’s a quick list: Spring: 1. Navigate the Valentines Day Couples Massage rush for MASSAGE... Read more »
Tags: $100, 000 massage, 000 per year as a Massage Therapist, American Massage Conference, AMTA San Diego Conference, business and marketing, business coaching, business consulting, massage business, massage mentor, massage therapist self care, meagan Holub, New Years Resolutions, the four hour work week, The Magic Touch: How to Make $100 Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, marketing, Self care, Social Media | 2 Comments »
Last week, the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards presented their long-awaited proposal for a new national continuing education approval program. They are calling it Maintenance of Core Competencies – or MOCC for short. As I indicated in my previous post, this proposal not only failed to deliver on the original promises made by... Read more »
Tags: ABMP, AMTA, continuing educatioin, Ethics, FSMTB, LauraAllenMT, Massage, NCBTMB Posted in Education & Seminars, Ethics, General Massage, Other Topics, Practice Management | No Comments »
Seems like lots of reaction in February and more to come in March! Some reacting is good! WE all react at times sometimes reaction causes change like the recent Legislative changes in TN, IA and FL. When change occurs I have found over the years my quick “pop-offs” haven’t always produced the best results... Read more »
Tags: SRB Solutions Marketing Strategies for Changes to Facebook, Strategies for Changes to Facebook Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, marketing, Social Media | 1 Comment »
Please allow me to wax a bit poetic. On the eve of Valentine’s Day and also in the wake of a very visible entertainer, Whitney Houston’s untimely death, I am really reflecting on how important it is to live in the present moment and to tell all those we love, how much we love... Read more »
Tags: compassion, compassionate touch, Ethics, massage therapists, motivational inspiration Posted in Education & Seminars, Ethics, Self care | No Comments »
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