In my 20 years of being a massage therapist, I have bought and used many self-care massage tools for self-care. Of the many I have tried, there are only a few I use consistently and recommend to others. These are the tools I use to help me after a long day of giving massages and …
A massage table is one of the biggest investments you will make in your massage business. This purchase is not given the thought it deserves, especially by those new to the field. Think of your massage table as a tool. It affects your client’s comfort and your body mechanics, two very important things. This purchase …
Recently I was invited by MassageBook to look at their site, and if I chose to do so, write a review. This weekend I sat down, signed up, filled out my profile, and explored the site. Here is what I found: What is MassageBook? MassageBook is an online directory and scheduling service for massage therapists. …
December 31st, 2012, all Tennessee massage licenses will come due. Here is a quick breakdown of the renewal educational requirements. Tennessee requires massage therapists to complete 25 CE hours every 2 years for license renewal. 2 CE hours must be in Tennessee statutes and rules – This course must in a live-seminar format and 2 …
If you are an Illinois massage therapist and wondering if this is the year you need to renew your license, it is. And if you are curious if there have been any changes for this license renewal, there have been. Here is a quick guide to the Illinois massage license renewal requirements.
I understand the gravity of passing the MBLEx for people in your position. You want to get your business going – like yesterday if possible. I am also certain that this is the last time you want to take this test and you absolutely do not want to pay to take the test again. So …
Updated: 06/02/2019 One of the most common things I hear from people after taking my 10 Hour Florida Massage Law and Rules Course is: Now I have to get a massage establishment license too? Most likely, yes. A massage establishment license is required for any business (spa, chiropractor [see the new exception below], home business, …
You have your massage license, and now you are moving to another state. How do you obtain a new massage license in the state where you will be residing? Will their massage board accept your school, your hours, or the licensing exam you took? What about “Reciprocity”? Reciprocity is a mutual exchange of privileges. An …
If you are licensed in Florida, please take the time to read about a couple recent rule changes. Two changes to note: A recent 2×2 photo required to be displayed with a massage license. HIV course is no longer required for renewal. Even though I happily reside most of the year in Iowa, I also hold a …
Are they putting out Christmas trees in Target yet? If not, they will be soon. That means Christmas (i.e gift certificate season) will be here soon. It is time to prepare. Here is a fantastic idea from the 31in31 challenge I had to share. Thank you to Ariana from MassageHacks for this idea. I wish I could …
Every year, during the second weekend in August, my family loaded up the minivan (which replaced our awesome Caprice Classic). We drove 90 miles west to Davenport, Iowa, for Palmer College of Chiropractic’s annual homecoming celebration. My dad attended continuing education classes with friends and colleagues. My mom and I went shopping for school clothes …
One of the first things I do every morning is check my Facebook page to make sure the world is still in order, and my email for overnight orders and correspondence. I typically accomplish this task with a groggy two-and-a-half year old on one leg, and a wiggly five year old on the other. …
When I graduated there was no choice for examinations. You took the NCETMB. So, that is what I did. I wrote out my check to the NCBTMB, took my exam, and complained about CAM and Asian theory being on the exam like everyone else. As an added bonus, the NCETMB exam was not given in entire …
Trail Guide to the Body… If you have this book then you know it is a fantastic guide for massage practitioners (or physical therapists, athletic trainers, or anyone who works with soft tissues). It is one of the best guides for developing palpation skills and learning detailed information about the structure and movement of the …
Ah… summer. There is always something to do (besides blogging). I have been busy watching T-ball games, weeding the garden, grilling, and just trying to enjoy this time of year. I have also made a little more time recently for reading. Right now I am reading The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, …
I wrote a blog today on my ashiatsu massage blog that I wanted to share with you. Yes, I have two blogs now. I do not want to overload you with barefoot massage details here. It is for your own good. This blog post is not just about ashiatsu. It addresses the question, or myth, …
I have a solid addiction to Pinterest. Combine this with my love of massage therapy and we have a massage therapy craft today. I enjoy time with scissors, fabric, string, and my sewing machine. One of the gifts to my clients early in my career were homemade flax eye pillows. I understand not everyone has …
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 Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption. I …
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 Hultquist I just got home from an …
This week I posted my new continuing education course, Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage. I have worked on this course for years. The pilot for the course went great, and I am thrilled to finally see it up and available on FloridaMassage.com. If you read my blog with any regularity, you know that I credit ashiatsu massage …
iPods, iPhones, and iPads are great tools (and tax deductions) for massage therapists. I love that my iPod runs far over an hour, I can delete songs off the playlist, and it never skips. My iPad has become a great client teaching tool and for record keeping, and an easy way to take credit …
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 an engaging, dynamic document …
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 childhood. It was no secret that her life was going to …
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 years this month. I remember vividly going to the mailbox at my …
