In the past couple of weeks since the NCBTMB unveiled their new plan for CE providers, which includes doing away with organizational approval, the reaction of providers has for the most part been very negative–and frankly I’m not surprised. The long-standing organizations who are providing quality continuing education approved feel, for the most part,...
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General MassageCE Providers React to NCBTMB’s New Approval PlanThe Financial Health of Our Organizations: FSMTBNote: For the past few years I have done a series of reports on the financial status of the non-profit organizations that represent the massage therapy profession. I obtain this information from Guidestar, a financial information clearinghouse for non-profits. The organizations can provide their Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) to... Holiday Income? UH… YES, PLEASE! Would anyone say, “ No, Thank You!” ? It is difficult for me to imagine a time these days when anyone would turn down making additional income. During a time when many Americans are making a list and checking it twice, most of us are plotting presents for friends, colleagues, family and friends for... The Financial Health of Our Organizations: NCBTMBNote: For the past few years I have done a series of reports on the financial status of the non-profit organizations that represent the massage therapy profession. I obtain this information from Guidestar, a financial information clearinghouse for non-profits. The organizations can provide their Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) to... NCBTMB Making Major Changes to CE Provider ApprovalsDisclosure: I have agreed to pass along comments, questions and concerns to the NCBTMB on this matter, and the management there reads my blog. They are fully aware that I use this blog to express my own opinion whether it is in line with theirs or not. Your comments here will be seen by... AMTA Pledges $100,000 in Matching Donations for MTs Affected by Hurricane SandyThe American Massage Therapy Association announced today that the organization is pledging a matching donation of up to $100,000 to help massage therapists who were affected by the storm in NY, NJ, and CT. In the press release issued earlier today, in addition to the matching donation, member therapists will also be given a... The Exploitation of Massage Therapists(Ed. Note – Like all WIBB blog postings, this item is the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of Massage Today or MPA Media) Ever since my last post about Massage Envy being sold to a giant conglomerate, I’ve been sent dozens of links to message boards and discussions about... Massage Envy: I’ll take an order of wings with that massage, please.What do chicken wings, magnetic signs, garbage collection, pet food and massage all have in common? They are all products or services offered by franchises that are owned by Roark Capital Group of Atlanta, Georgia. This company has invested $3 Billion Dollars in collections of franchises across the US and around the world. Their... Absolute Power Corrupts Posted on September 8, 2012 It’s election time, and we’re being subjected to the usual rounds of propaganda, false accusations, half-truth mudslinging, and other shenanigans that accompany campaigns. It’s also election time at the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, and I’ve been watching their shenanigans with the same sense of “did... Natural Defense for Bodyworkers During Cold and Flu Season
The time is upon us once again where clients are coming for bodywork and bringing with them their congestion, coughs, sneezes, and sore throats. Though it’s but a mere symptom to them, what is worrisome for practitioners is that we see multiple clients with multiple symptoms day in and day out during cold and... |