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 …
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: …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Do you give gifts to your clients around Christmas and the holidays? Chances are you certainly receive, or are offered, gifts from some of your clients this time of year. Small gifts, candies, and fruit baskets are typically a client’s way of telling you how grateful they are for the service you provide them. On …
My insurance renewal came in the mail yesterday. I stayed with AMTA for five years, and I have now been with with ABMP for five years. For most of us we think about AMTA vs ABMP membership, or maybe both. I was thinking it may be time for a change. Truthfully I was happy …
Last week I asked for suggestions for names my massage blog website names. I had hit a mental road block and hoping to tap in on the creative nature of my colleagues. This weekend I went through quite the thought process. At first I wanted to name it, “Two Massage Tables and a Microphone”. Unless …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
*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 …
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 …
If you have ever used analgesics in your massage office, had them used on you, or sold them in your office, you are most likely aware of the industry leader in cryotherapy – Biofreeze. But Biofreeze is not the only option on the market. Sombra is another cryotherapy option for massage therapists that you may …
