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Archives for January 2011

NCBTMB – Will it be around in 15 years?

January 20, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I am sure many massage therapists got this email last week: Dear massage professional, As a massage practitioner, you know what an important role continuing education (CE) plays in both personal and professional development. It is also required by many states for licensure renewal and by NCBTMB for recertification – and in the future, for …

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Omni Massage Roller vs. Orbit Massager -Roll it!

January 19, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Recently a good friend asked me to be her massage doula.  I was preparing my massage doula bag, which I have not done for years (since my daughter was born) and I was looking for my great labor massage tools.   I love massage rollers.  They are versatile, easy to use, and easy to carry …

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Maryland Massage CEU Provider Proposed Changes

January 14, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

The Maryland Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners is unique because the massage board is combined with the chiropractic board.  According to their website, their board is made up of six chiropractors, three massage therapists, and two public members.  This week they may decide this week to no longer pre-approve NCBTMB Approved Providers for …

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Computers vs Massage Therapists

January 3, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

My post- Christmas shopping trip to my local Radio Shack led me to the clearance bin.  For $2.49 I was able to bring home this item.  It is a massage tool that you plug into the  USB port on a computer.  This powers this tiny little tool, with high and low settings.  It  is designed …

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