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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 »
Author’s note: This is the third year that I have reported on the financial state of the non-profit organizations of the massage therapy profession. The information I use to write these is obtained from www.guidestar.org, which is a clearinghouse of information on non-profits. If a non-profit does not provide their own Form 990 filing... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork, FSMTB, LauraAllenMT, massage therapists, NCBTMB, Paul Lindamood Posted in General Massage, Politics & Government | 2 Comments »
Strange question, Angie! How on Earth can SAVING money actually COST you money? As improbable and counter intuitive as that statement may seem, there is some truth in there that can be easily overlooked, and cost you big bucks on your bottom line. There are smart ways to save, and there are ways that... Read more »
Tags: Angie Patrick, Bodywork, branding, business planning, career longevity, cash, motivational inspiration, sales, self-promotion, success, time management Posted in Acupuncture & Acupressure, Business, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Marketing / Office / Staff, Other Topics | 1 Comment »
A few days ago I was going through security at the airport, on a great high after sharing a fantastic infant massage teacher certification course. As I’m making my way through the line, I automatically take off my shoes, then unpack mycomputer and push everything onto the belt. Just as automatic, I walked right into... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork, boundaries, continuing educatioin, Liddle Kidz Foundation, motivational inspiration, pediatric massage, success, Tina Allen Posted in Body Techniques, General Massage, Health & Wellness, Other Topics, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Self care | No Comments »
Champ and I got home from the World Massage Festival this morning, and while I’m tired, I must say it’s that good, satisfying kind of tired, the kind you feel when you’ve really had a great time. We certainly did! This year’s Festival was held on the beautiful campus of Western Carolina University in... Read more »
Tags: ABMP, AMTA, Bodywork, continuing educatioin, LauraAllenMT, massage therapy foundation, research, World Massage Festival Posted in Community Service, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Other Topics, Politics & Government, Research | 2 Comments »
Trying 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.... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork, business, Ethics, integrity, massage therapy business Posted in Business, Ethics | No Comments »
A vision for your business…do you have one? When I was little, my Mom used to give me much need medicine or vitamins by crushing them on a spoon and mixing them with a big spoonful of strawberry jelly. Even though I knew it might taste horrible, I was ok with the promise of... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork, business planning, marketing, Massage, massage therapists, One Page Business Plan, productivity tools, vision and mission statement Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Marketing / Office / Staff, Practice Management | 3 Comments »
Guest Post by Angela Palmier, Principal at Resource ETC Stop it! I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about what leadership feels like through the eyes of a girl. Note I said “feel?” How many of our male leaders use that word “feel” to describe leadership? Love it or hate it, the research is... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork, career longevity, leadership, massage careers, massage education, research Posted in Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Practice Management | No Comments »
Is a Lasagna good with only one layer? How about a Parfait? Nope… Good things are often made better when they have layers… In massage, it can mean the difference between a great therapeutic massage, and a great therapeutic massage in a warm welcoming, nurturing cocoon of healing energy and comfort. Sign me up... Read more »
Tags: Bodywork Posted in Body Techniques | 1 Comment »
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