The Younger, Greener Me

First, a few questions for you to think about. 1.  How old were you when you became a massage therapist? 2.  Were you too young or too old? 3.  How did your age affect your starting a massage practice or business? Recently I read … [Read more...]

What We’ll Gain, What We May Lose…

I was going to take a break and do quick, carefree blog on making no-sew fleece facerest covers. It is on hold for today. This is a quick blog about my day. It may not make sense, but that has never stopped me before. Random thoughts, by Ivy … [Read more...]

Meagan Holub: Her 2012 projects and goals (and an announcement from me)

I have been busy, or at least what I consider busy.  I think I will go ahead and share my secret now.  I have an Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage Home Study CE course on the way! Soon. Very, very soon.  I have worked on it for so long, trying to make it … [Read more...]

Saying “Goodbye” to Clients

Julie started coming to me regularly very early in my career.  She was one of those great clients who told everyone about my business and encouraged people in town to schedule a massage with me.   Julie had a genetic disorder that was diagnosed in … [Read more...]

Iowa House File 2126 – Eliminating the 600 Hour Requirement for Massage Therapists

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Like many of you, I like to keep track of current legislation in the massage field.  It seems every month one state decides to do something quasi-detrimental to our profession. I have been a happily licensed massage therapist here in Iowa for 11 … [Read more...]

What to Expect From Notable Hands in 2012

Happy New Year!  Every year, I like to take this time to set my goals for the coming year.  This year, I thought it would be fun to find out what a few other talented massage professionals are planning for the new year.   Not only did this take … [Read more...]

2011 Massage Therapy Foundation Donation

This past week I submitted a contribution on behalf of all of my Advanced Massage Techniques customers to the Massage Therapy Foundation.  It easily surpassed Advanced Massage Techniques' 2010 inaugural donation.  I am happy to report this year we … [Read more...]