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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/oTDb6oklAXI" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/07/there-are-times-when-i-spend-hours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-27954836206976216562008-07-04T12:33:00.002-04:002008-07-04T12:36:50.539-04:002008-07-04T12:36:50.539-04:00Fascia...Is it mere filler in the body?Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446393189635501994noreply@blogger.com0I was surprised to hear from a fellow colleague that while having dinner with a third year medical student, the future doctor referred to fascia as just filler within the body. I was astonished by the comment and believe it goes to the very heart of a disconnect between traditional allopathic medicine and complementary/alternative approaches. The connective tissue framework binds, supports and<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/-rZJg9af_Gw" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/07/fasciais-it-mere-filler-in-body.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-65584858148045876652008-06-24T13:07:00.003-04:002008-06-24T13:15:57.854-04:002008-06-24T13:15:57.854-04:00Overcoming the Fear of Burnout for Massage TherapistsDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0As part of our continuing education programs, we ask students to complete a short survey. It serves several purposes. It helps us understand how far students travel, what topics they would like to see offered and most importantly, what their concerns are as a massage therapist. The following are quotes taken from recent surveys; “I am concerned about my longevity and continuing to work <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/26LvmQVNT-I" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/06/overcoming-fear-of-burnout-for-massage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-29589000548547999842008-06-08T16:18:00.004-04:002008-06-08T16:24:03.800-04:002008-06-08T16:24:03.800-04:00Massage Magazine: Eric's article, "The Five Pillars of Self-Care" publishesDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com1June, 2008 IssueEric's passion for self-care and therapist longevity reaches a broader audience as his article publishes in Massage Magazine. We are proud of this accomplishment and encourage all to read this and all the great articles the magazine features. To read more about the Magazine, you can visit their website.<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/iJVJ17_B8Pw" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/06/massage-magazine-erics-article-five.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-1943171402469038282008-06-06T08:43:00.003-04:002008-06-06T09:18:29.028-04:002008-06-06T09:18:29.028-04:00Massage Marketing: Tips for Filling your PracticeErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446393189635501994noreply@blogger.com0One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from massage therapists across the country is: “What advice do you have to build my private practice?” It is the million-dollar question and one I have thought a lot about over the years. As an observer in a massage school setting, I don’t think schools are realistically educating students about the length of time it takes to build a <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/6LyLIggPeVw" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/06/massage-marketing-tips-for-filling-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-63097889520851377892008-06-02T15:57:00.003-04:002008-06-02T16:09:57.279-04:002008-06-02T16:09:57.279-04:00Massage Therapist Self-Care: Small steps to nutritional improvementDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0Nutritional change can be easier than you think. In our society, we often have a “no pain, no gain” or an “all or nothing” mentality. This, more often than not, will only lead us to disappointment and failure in our efforts to improve. I have often found myself in this type thinking of….”Oh well, I already messed up and ate a piece of cake, I might as well have the ice cream too.” That way <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/CB9oWkAqBcw" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/06/massage-therapist-self-care-small-steps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-64230932695043128332008-05-20T15:19:00.002-04:002008-05-20T15:20:52.603-04:002008-05-20T15:20:52.603-04:00Tips for Home Based EntrepreneursDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0Here are some more tips for home-based business entrepreneurs.SCORE<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/Pqi-iO66YMM" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/05/tips-for-home-based-entrepreneurs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-46858936298450969902008-05-20T14:07:00.003-04:002008-05-20T14:24:05.168-04:002008-05-20T14:24:05.168-04:00Massage Continuing Education - Upcoming ClassesDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0Here is our schedule of classes through June. If you have any questions or would like registration information email: debra@imassageinc.com or visit our website.May 30 Unlocking Computer Shoulder Nashville, TN May 31 - 1 21 Deep Tissue Techniques Nashville, TN June 12 Unlocking Computer Shoulder<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/7tQIrR67-7c" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/05/massage-therapy-session-using-face.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-29777026468087638892008-04-29T14:55:00.003-04:002008-04-29T15:00:33.761-04:002008-04-29T15:00:33.761-04:00Massage Ethics: Client asks for inappropriate massageDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0These are real ethical situations presented by students in our Massage Ethics class. Male Client, Female Therapist. The massage therapist had finished a full body massage with the client. During the last moments of the massage the client asked if he could book another massage for the following day. The therapist thought this was a bit strange as most people do not immediately rebook <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/snG5aODyU0U" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/04/massage-ethics-client-asks-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-89311076705036919272008-04-19T17:59:00.005-04:002008-04-19T18:18:14.799-04:002008-04-19T18:18:14.799-04:00Body Mechanics: A massage therapist's life lineDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0From Effort and Strain - to - Ease and FlowToday we are teaching a body mechanics class for deep tissue massage. As part of the introduction we ask students why they are taking class with us. Unequivocally in all trainings we hear about the desire to escape from pain and for career extension. It is sad for us to know that in an effort to bring <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/y7SoBR0vhzE" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/04/body-mechanics-massage-therapists-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-78029266096989110922008-04-06T19:21:00.003-04:002008-04-06T19:28:46.851-04:002008-04-06T19:28:46.851-04:00Looking past the obvious to discover exciting changeErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446393189635501994noreply@blogger.com0I was afraid the little bird was going to break its neck. Aggressively pursuing its reflection in the window, this little cardinal was hell-bent on achieving a mission, at the cost of its body when it repeatedly would fly into the glass. None of us knew whether it was looking to defend against a possible intruder, or trying to mate with its own image. This sequence of events played out <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/imassage/~4/31_vRth0q_I" height="1" width="1"/>http://imassage.blogspot.com/2008/04/looking-past-obvious-to-discover.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911379626855011750.post-16060620023059387442008-03-29T16:07:00.001-04:002008-03-29T16:09:48.662-04:002008-03-29T16:09:48.662-04:00Getting Your Tasks OrganizedDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706643779239351007debra@imassageinc.com0Spring is here and with it comes a chance for renewal and a chance to focus on what is really important. The Meyers-Briggs personality profile suggests we all have natural inclinations that lead us to a natural sense of precise order or casual flexibility. Certain types are drawn to structure and organization while others tend to go with the flow, both of which are fine. Regardless of your <div class="feedflare">
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