Comments on: About http://www.massagegeek.com/blog The Art and Science of Massage Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:28:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Scott Jackson http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/about-2/comment-page-1#comment-2011 Scott Jackson Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:45:36 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-2011 Hi, This information is really helpful; I'm fining it difficult, locally, to have anyone answer questions like these. I think other Massage Therapists feel threatened and don't want to give a person any hope, due to the possibility of future competition. I am living in Lawrence Kansas, and I will be starting school soon to become a Massage Therapist. Yes, that new! I really want to do this in an intense way. I'm trying to save a penny here or there, and am looking on ebay to buy a table. Can anybody direct me as to brands or features I should seek? Thanks Scott Hi,
This information is really helpful; I’m fining it difficult, locally, to have anyone answer questions like these. I think other Massage Therapists feel threatened and don’t want to give a person any hope, due to the possibility of future competition. I am living in Lawrence Kansas, and I will be starting school soon to become a Massage Therapist. Yes, that new! I really want to do this in an intense way. I’m trying to save a penny here or there, and am looking on ebay to buy a table. Can anybody direct me as to brands or features I should seek?
Thanks Scott

]]> By: James http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/about-2/comment-page-1#comment-1915 James Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:18:44 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1915 Hi Lynn, I just found your blog and am enjoying reading it. My training and approach to massage is similar to what you describe in your blog. I practice Shiatsu (although not Anma), Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, PNF Stretching, and Trigger Point. I have a talent for palpation and I take a lot of care when implementing the more therapeutic techniques. I have also taken classes on anatomy and kinesiology to improve my understanding of the body and its mechanics. I wanted to ask you about continuing education and what I should be looking for. I'm located in San Francisco, so specific schools in your area might not be as helpful to me, but I would love to hear your advice. I'm particularly interested in deepening my understanding of Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue. Thank you for your help! -James Hi Lynn,

I just found your blog and am enjoying reading it. My training and approach to massage is similar to what you describe in your blog. I practice Shiatsu (although not Anma), Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, PNF Stretching, and Trigger Point. I have a talent for palpation and I take a lot of care when implementing the more therapeutic techniques. I have also taken classes on anatomy and kinesiology to improve my understanding of the body and its mechanics.

I wanted to ask you about continuing education and what I should be looking for. I’m located in San Francisco, so specific schools in your area might not be as helpful to me, but I would love to hear your advice. I’m particularly interested in deepening my understanding of Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue.

Thank you for your help!

-James

]]> By: Massage Geek http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/about-2/comment-page-1#comment-3 Massage Geek Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:48:28 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-3 Hi, Rachel. Thanks for taking the time to write. I'm always happy to share my opinion! I've thought about your situation and can break it down for myself into four scenarios: 1. If you want to take the national certification test because you think having the piece of paper might give you a competitive edge over other therapists in the area, then take the test now. Many new clients find me on the NCBTMB website or because they are searching the internet for "NCTMB" therapists. And the piece of paper looks very impressive hanging on my wall. 2. If you want to take the national certification test because you believe in maintaining high standards for yourself and for the profession, then take the test now. Show your support for industry attempts at quality control. 3. If there is a chance that you might be practicing in another state in the future, then take the test now. 4. If you don't want to take the national certification test now only because there are too many bits of tedious details to follow through on, then take the test now. It will be even more difficult in the future. Truly, you don't need to take the test. It doesn't seem like anything bad will happen if you don't. Also, there are other tests and certifications that could fulfill some of the above scenarios. Medical massage, for example. So you are cool either way. Now, the question remains: if you take the national certification test, do you intend to take enough CEU's each year to qualify for re-certification in the future? Best regards, Lynn Hi, Rachel.

Thanks for taking the time to write. I’m always happy to share my opinion!

I’ve thought about your situation and can break it down for myself into four scenarios:

1. If you want to take the national certification test because you think having the piece of paper might give you a competitive edge over other therapists in the area, then take the test now. Many new clients find me on the NCBTMB website or because they are searching the internet for “NCTMB” therapists. And the piece of paper looks very impressive hanging on my wall.

2. If you want to take the national certification test because you believe in maintaining high standards for yourself and for the profession, then take the test now. Show your support for industry attempts at quality control.
3. If there is a chance that you might be practicing in another state in the future, then take the test now.
4. If you don’t want to take the national certification test now only because there are too many bits of tedious details to follow through on, then take the test now. It will be even more difficult in the future.
Truly, you don’t need to take the test. It doesn’t seem like anything bad will happen if you don’t. Also, there are other tests and certifications that could fulfill some of the above scenarios. Medical massage, for example. So you are cool either way.
Now, the question remains: if you take the national certification test, do you intend to take enough CEU’s each year to qualify for re-certification in the future?

Best regards,
Lynn

]]> By: Rachel http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/about-2/comment-page-1#comment-2 Rachel Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:27:36 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-2 Hello! I am writing to ask you if you would recommend getting nationally certified. I have been practicing massage for about 5 years now. I went to a 550 hour program here in Austin, TX and have a BS in Kinesiology but am having a hard time meeting all the requirements (or managing all the red tape) for the national exam. Initially the reason to get the certification was to be able to be licensed in New Mexico where my parents live. Now, after countless emails and phone calls and paperwork, I am doubting the need to go through with all this red tape. I have heard from other therapists here in Texas that it doesn't seem worth it. Granted, you don't live in Texas but I was just wondering if you would advise someone to get nationally certified b.c I need to hear something positive before I throw in the towel! : ) thanks! Sincerely, Rachel Hello! I am writing to ask you if you would recommend getting nationally certified. I have been practicing massage for about 5 years now. I went to a 550 hour program here in Austin, TX and have a BS in Kinesiology but am having a hard time meeting all the requirements (or managing all the red tape) for the national exam. Initially the reason to get the certification was to be able to be licensed in New Mexico where my parents live. Now, after countless emails and phone calls and paperwork, I am doubting the need to go through with all this red tape. I have heard from other therapists here in Texas that it doesn’t seem worth it. Granted, you don’t live in Texas but I was just wondering if you would advise someone to get nationally certified b.c I need to hear something positive before I throw in the towel! : )
thanks!
Sincerely,
Rachel

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