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Online Massage Scheduling with Schedulicity

November 28, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Recently, at a weekend CE course, I was talking with some other massage therapists about our businesses. Many of them had found recent success with online appointment scheduling and integrating it with their Facebook page. Schedulicity.com seemed to be the most popular choice for online massage scheduling in the group. When I got home, I …

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This Week in Massage…

October 24, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Last week I stayed at home like many of you and watched on Facebook as every other massage therapist enjoyed the week in Portland at the AMTA National Convention. It looked like a great week of classes, donuts, and meet-ups. I stayed at home with two sick children and one sick husband. It was definitely …

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New Massage Music on My iPod – Whats on yours?

October 17, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I try to change up my massage music playlist every couple months. The other day I got bored and downloaded a few new songs from Amazon and I thought I would share with all of you. One was named “Probably the Best Music for Relaxation and Meditation” It was 99 cents for thirty minutes of …

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Why your Massage CEU purchase makes others smile!

October 10, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Aaron and I received a letter in the mail from one of the charities Advanced Massage Techniques supports – Smile Train. Due to a generous donation they are going to match/triple donations made until the end of October.  So, a donation of $1000 would be give Smile Train $3000.  Because of this, we decided to …

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Oil Resistant Massage Table Cover – Get One!

October 3, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I was looking to cover my table for an outdoor event where I was going to volunteer. I knew I was going to have a lot of people and their dirty shoes on my massage table in a short amount of time, and I wanted something to protect it. I have never, ever been a …

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HandsFree(TM) Thai with Chuck Duff

September 13, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I practice Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage 90% of the time in my office.  I have practiced barefoot massage for the be better part of my 10+ years as a massage professional.  I love it.  I try to incorporate new barefoot techniques when possible.   There is not a great deal of information about ashiatsu barefoot out …

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Ear Candling and Massage Therapy

August 23, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Reading Meagan Holub’s How to Make A $100,000 As A Massage Therapist got me thinking.  She tells a story about an experience with ear candling.  I am not going to say what it is, but she’s gutsy.  I am not even going to give my opinion on ear candling, or then again, maybe I will. …

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How to Transfer A Massage License to Florida

August 22, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I have helped a lot (thousands) of massage therapists through this process, as well as gone through it myself. Transferring your license to Florida is a little more complicated than transferring a license to most other states, but by the end of this post you should have all of the links and resources you need …

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2019 Florida Massage License Renewal – Required CE Course Package and FAQ

August 18, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Looking for a 2019 Renewal Package for your Florida Massage License?   Because I do not want to waste your time, here is a link to my Florida Renewal Package, which you can currently get for $30.00. This package contains the six (6) hours of mandatory courses needed to renew a Florida Massage License (HIV is no …

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Florida 10 hour Law for Massage Endorsement ~ Transferring your massage license to Florida

August 9, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Looking for 10 Hour Florida law and the “Florida Massage License By Endorsement” requirements? 10 Hour Florida Massage Law and Rules Florida Massage License by Endorsement For massage therapists moving to the “Sunshine State,” we have the only course required available online to help make their professional move a little easier.  I blogged about this Rule Change …

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Is There Such A Thing As A Wealthy Massage Therapist?

July 31, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Before you get all “big picture” on me – by wealth, I mean money. Also, this is also my first book report in a very, very long time. When a Megan Holub’s How to Make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist book came out, I scoffed. I was pretty sure I knew what it …

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Opening a Home-Based Massage Business

July 20, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I have never thought about the prospect of having a home massage business. Actually, I never cared for the idea. I always feared the boundary issues of clients coming into my home. I really like the professional atmosphere of my office. However, my office has been sold and as of January 1st, I will be …

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Wanted: MT’s to review Massage CE Courses

July 9, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Note- 8/15/2011 – I have received e-mails from enough people for the pilot. The course has had over 2000 students since 2011! Please sign up for our newsletter, or subscribe to this blog to be notified about future CE reviews. Please visit FloridaMassage.com to purchase the 10 hour Florida Law course or the Massage Endorsement …

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Massage Table Sheet Sets 101

June 30, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Last Updated: 10/29/2019 Your table presentation is one of the first things a client sees when they walk in the room. Clients want to see and feel nice, clean massage sheets. They keep the client warm and help set up a very important physical boundary during a massage. Your linen choices, and care, say a …

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Florida Massage CEU: How To Renew Your Florida Massage License – August 31st, 2019

June 25, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Get your Florida Massage License Renewal Package for just $30.00.   August 31st of every odd year, 30,000+ Florida massage professionals must renew their massage licenses.  Yes, they (and myself included) all have the same deadline. So what do we need to do to renew our licenses? First, we need 24 hours of continuing education completed by August …

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Scars and Massage ~ How massage can help scars look and feel better!

June 15, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

This week we had our first meeting with the cleft team for our daughters first lip surgery she will have late this summer.  It got me thinking about the impending scar that will soon take the place of her beautiful wide smile ( I am sure the scar will be beautiful too 🙂 – Update: …

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Adoption and Massage ~ A Powerful Tool for Bonding and Attachment

May 5, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.” ~Chinese Proverb The first day of Spring I was handed a twenty pound beautiful, groggy, confused, and sick little girl.  We had very little in common, yet a …

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Massage Therapy in China ~ The Universal Language of Touch

April 7, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Last Friday I got back from China after going there to pick up my daughter, Annika, and finalize the adoption with my husband, daughter, and a few more family members.  It was a wonderful experience for our family!  China is a very interesting place to visit and I could not help but peek into the …

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Massage Therapists and Maternity Leave

March 5, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I will be taking my second “maternity leave” soon.  Actually, sooner than expected.   This leave will be a different experience for me.  I am adopting from China this time around.  My agency called me Monday and asked me if I could be in Beijing in less than three weeks.  Yes! (To read more about …

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Mandatory Massage CEUS ~ Who wins?

February 21, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

A while ago I saw someone say “Mandatory CEU’s are for the benefit of CE providers”. As a CE provider, that is hard to hear.  However, I know there is some truth to this statement and I want to address my feelings on the subject. I know I may be a little biased since I am a …

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Are you a Massage Therapist Moving To Florida? ~ Getting Licensed By Endorsement

February 8, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

Are you a massage therapist moving to Florida? I field questions every day from people who want to move to Florida. This includes people permanently moving and the occasional “snowbird” looking to winter there and would like to be licensed in more than one state. Licensed By Endorsement For those that are already licensed massage …

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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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