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Bridging the Gap; Referring Other CAM Disciplines

March 23, 2012
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Bridging the Gap; Referring Other CAM Disciplines

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...
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The Financial Health of Our Organizations: NCBTMB

September 4, 2011
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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...
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Is Saving Money COSTING You Money?

August 12, 2011
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Is Saving Money COSTING You Money?

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...
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Posted in Acupuncture & Acupressure, Business, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Marketing / Office / Staff, Other Topics | 1 Comment »

Assume the Position

August 2, 2011
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Assume the Position

   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...
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Posted in Body Techniques, General Massage, Health & Wellness, Other Topics, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Self care | No Comments »

World Massage Festival: A Great Time!

July 18, 2011
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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...
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Posted in Community Service, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Other Topics, Politics & Government, Research | 2 Comments »

The Business of Integrity

February 26, 2011
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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....
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Is your vision 20/20?

April 19, 2010
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Is your vision 20/20?

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...
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Posted in Business, Education & Seminars, General Massage, marketing, Marketing / Office / Staff, Practice Management | 3 Comments »

What it feels like for a girl

March 24, 2010
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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...
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Proper Table Layers Can Turn a Great Massage Into a Massage to Remember

December 10, 2009
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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...
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