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Archives for November 2010

The Impact of Massage Franchises

November 30, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

I intercepted my husband’s December issue Entrepreneur magazine from the mailbox today on my way to work. To my surprise there was an article (“Here’s the Rub”) on the growth and popularity of massage franchises. It reminded me to post a great article my husband wrote about the impact of franchises on the massage therapy …

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Tips for a Green Massage Therapy Business

November 21, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

Reduce ~ Reuse ~ Recycle There is a misconception that running a green business means being a “radical environmentalist”. There are many shades of green. You will just have to decide what shade of green you want your business. We all have a responsibility to try, even if this means you are a mint green …

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Present Parent and Practitioner ~ By: Ivy Hultquist, MOM, LMT

November 15, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

On May 25th, 2007, my career as a massage professional changed more than I ever could have imagined. When my husband handed me the most beautiful baby girl I had ever seen; my priorities and focus immediately shifted to a far greater, demanding, rewarding, and amazing job.

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Massage and Charity

November 12, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

I wanted to take the opportunity to talk more about Advanced Massage Techniques, charitable giving, and how both have affected my life and business over the past year. Nearly a year ago my husband and I started a campaign at Advanced Massage Techniques. As of January 1st, 10% of all of our profits are donated …

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Healthy Competition in Massage Therapy

November 12, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

I walked into work last and my dad’s office manager said a woman stopped by the office and wanted to meet with me. The woman was moving to town and going to open a new massage practice at the new chiropractor’s office. After that conversation, I did not think much more about it. Massage therapists …

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The Best Massage I Ever Had!

November 10, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

Last night I got in bed and turned on The Food Network. I like watching it for its sedative effect. The Best Thing I Ever Ate, was on at the time. This show invites celebrity chefs to come on and talk, like the title says, about the best thing they ever ate (for a half …

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Advocating Pediatric Massage in Your Massage Practice

November 9, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

Here is an older blog I had on Massage and Bodywork Professionals. I found the librarian/touch study on an adoption website a long time when researching touch and adoption. We will begin selling an eBook on the benefits of pediatric massage therapy soon on our massage CEU website.

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NCETMB vs MBLEx: Which massage exam should you take?

November 8, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

*Important Announcement!* The NCBTMB announced that as of 11/1/2014, it will no longer administer an entry-level licensing exam. This means the MBLEx will be the only licensing exam available in most states. To learn more about preparing for the MBLEx in 2019 and 2020, including up-to-date study guides and practice exams, please visit MassageExamAcademy.com. You …

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Advanced Massage Therapists? ~ The NCBTMB’s Advanced Exam (NCAP)

November 2, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist

If you did not get an email, the NCBTMB released a survey for massage professionals as they prepare to begin their “Nationally Certified Advanced Practitioner” credential. If you would like to answer a lot of questions, feel free to visit this site and take this rather boring survey visit here I have not really investigated …

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