Civil discourse, according to Wikipedia, is engagement in conversation intended to enhance understanding. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, when it comes to that. The good took place recently at the MAAP meeting I attended with the folks at the NCBTMB. It was a great meeting of intelligent people who were...
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In the past weeks, I have had two emails asking me advice. In both instances the Therapist is asking me how I would suggest handling friends and family as a client, especially when they sometimes pay less for the same work, and often do not show up for appointments on time. I can certainly... Can Attractiveness Hurt Your Business?
I never would have thought I would utter the words: Can Attractiveness Hurt Your Business? But after two related instances I have to wonder. 1. We held a birthday party for a friend at our house. We surprised her by starting off the afternoon with a massage by my regular therapist. After he left,... More Myths of MassageLast week I wrote a post on Facebook about some of the myths of massage. My statement on this issue was and continues to be that I am not accusing anyone of telling a deliberate lie, nor am I attacking the character of any teacher who has helped to perpetuate these myths. I choose... Practitioners Gather!On the importance of massage therapy meet-ups The Utah BrouhahaI also received a lengthy and polite response from one of their officers, that stated “There is no mention of this on the Utah Chapter website. This matter has purposely not been published on our website at AMTA Utah Chapter precisely for the purposes of NOT bringing attention to the fact that the... The Business of IntegrityTrying to communicate within a small town in Mexico can sometimes prove to be a challenge. As any successful business owner knows, integrity (doing what you say you will, when you say you will do it) is not only a virtue – it is a necessary trait to the development of a respected business.... TESTOPHOBIA…< Yes, it is a real word!> I know many are working hard to pass the exams, and I know I am not the only one who begins to have tummy cramps at the thought of taking them. However, there are a few tips I can give you to help you strengthen your resolve and help conquer those fears. Report from the Federation of Associations of Regulatory BoardsThis past weekend, I attended the annual FARB conference in New Orleans. FARB, the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards was formed in 1974. Members come together for the sharing of information; public boards of all types are welcome to join, as are industry supporters such as testing companies that provide exams to... More Sexual HarassmentAnother celebrity is in the news. On January 3, 2011, the NY Daily News posted an article about football player Brett Favre being charged with sexual harassment. Favre, the Jets and Lisa Ripi (Jets massage therapy coordinator) are all being sued by two massage therapists, Christina Scavo and Shannon O’Toole, because they claim they... |