Senator Kirk Watson in conjunction with the Texas Association of Massage Therapists (TAMT) is sponsoring Texas Massage Awareness Week from May 10^th to May 15th, 2009.  TAMT will wrap up the week by celebrating Massage Awareness Day at the Capitol by offering complimentary Chair Massages to the Texas state legislators and their staff.  This event will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the State Capital building Extension in Austin. 

We are in need of 8 more massage chairs for the day.  The massage chairs all have to be delivered to the capital special entrance at the same time in the morning, and they will all be removed at the same time after 3 pm. 

This is an opportunity to make our presence known to the legislators, if you have not already done so.  The event is part of a larger effort to help illuminate the benefits of massage to those who have the power to advance the profession - state lawmakers. Although this activity is not for self-promotion, therapists will have the chance to hand out their business cards and share information about the services massage therapists provide (if they are asked!).

If you would like to participate, and sign up for a shift (you won't have to be there all day!) to be one of the Volunteer massage therapists at the State Capital, please direct your emails or phone calls to: 

I have a massage table for sale that can be seen here:

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/1145352936.html

Thanks for looking!

Krista
Zenergy Touch
http://www.zenergytouch.com

Dear TX Massage Therapists, Massage Establishment Owners, and friends of Massage Therapy:

This is a call to action.  If you would not like to see the language in the law of the state of Texas stating that "Massage Parlors are Massage Establishments", then you need to act now by contacting your Senator and the Senators on the Criminal Justice Committee. (See list at the end of email...please note that some of these senators have multiple district offices that need to hear from their constituents...if you are in one of these districts, I suggest that you contact your sphere of influence to have them participate in this also.) If you go to the individual Senator's website you will be able to send an email: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=81R&CmteCode=C590

Attached is a list of the Senators in the Criminal justice Committee who will be having a hearing on SB1980.  This is a link to the bill text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB1980 It always helps if you have read the bill and can articulate your point of view!  This one is easy to read!  The massage therapy profession has been battling the association with sexually oriented businesses since the beginning of time, and this language is an affront to professionals in the world.  There are plenty of laws in place to prosecute "prostitution" without engaging our Occupations Code.  It is already illegal to use the word "massage" without state licensure. 

The identical bill, HB3094 has passed the County Affairs Committee in the House and has been sent to the Senate for approval. 

This is the lasted posting on the Texas Legislation On Line website:

Sen. John Carona

District: 16 Capitol Office: CAP 4E.2

Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0116

Thank you for participating in the Legislative process!

Sign up and Pay on line @ www.inhishandsmassage.co
Hank Krebs LMT, MTI, CEP

May 02 Stephenville AM   Hands & Feet

This is an in-depth course of continuing education designed to increase the
clinical massage therapist's skills and competency in relieving muscular pains
affecting the hands and feet.  This method (Reciprocal Inhibition) will enable
the therapist to determine and quickly address the skeletal muscles causing
pain. Eliminating the nagging pains of Achilles tendonitis, plantar fascitis,
heel spurs, claw and hammertoes, shin splints, trigger finger, golfer's and
tennis elbow will be addressed.

May 02 Stephenville  PM   CPR
This is a recently approved Continuing Education course that is vital to all
health care givers.  Learning CPR can prepare you for those emergencies no one
likes to think about.  You could make a difference in someone's life.

May 16 Midland  AM   Hands & Feet

This is an in-depth course designed to increase the massage therapist's skills
and competency in relieving muscular pains affecting the hands and feet.  This
method (Reciprocal Inhibition) will enable the therapist to determine and
quickly address the skeletal muscles causing pain, eliminating the nagging pains
like trigger finger, golfer's and tennis elbow. And Achilles tendonitis, plantar
fascitis, heel spurs, claw and hammertoes, shin splints.

May 16 Midland  PM CPR

This is a recently approved Continuing Education course that is vital to all
health care givers.  Learning CPR can prepare you for those emergencies no one
likes to think about.  You could make a difference in someone's life.

MONDAY May 18 Midland  AM Headaches


This 6 hour course will address the underlying causes of headaches.  Muscles in
the neck and shoulders will be examined.  Migraines and stress headaches will be
studied.


May30  El Paso  AM Headaches

This 6 hour course will address the underlying causes of headaches.  Muscles in
the neck and shoulders will be examined.  Migraines and stress headaches will be
studied.

May30  El Paso  PM Hips

This is a course designed to increase the massage therapist's skill and
competency in relieving muscular pains centered on the function of the hips and
their structure. This course (Reciprocal Inhibition) will encourage the
therapist to look further than the immediate pain and seek to understand the
relationship of the feet, ankles, and knees in supporting the pelvis properly.
The necessity of a stable pelvic girdle for proper spinal alignment will be
examined.

May 23 Victoria  AM Hips

This is a course designed to increase the massage therapist's skill and
competency in relieving muscular pains centered on the function of the hips and
their structure. This course (Reciprocal Inhibition) will encourage the
therapist to look further than the immediate pain and seek to understand the
relationship of the feet, ankles, and knees in supporting the pelvis properly.
The necessity of a stable pelvic girdle for proper spinal alignment will be
examined.

May 23 Victoria  PM  CPR

This is a recently approved Continuing Education course that is vital to all
health care givers.  Learning CPR can prepare you for those emergencies no one
likes to think about.  You could make a difference in someone's life.

MONDAY  May 25 Victoria  AM Shoulders

This is a course of continuing education designed to increase the clinical
massage therapist's skill and competency in relieving muscular pains. This
method (Reciprocal Inhibition) will enable a therapist to determine and quickly
address the muscles causing skeletal pain of the back, neck, shoulders, arms and
chest. Functional assessment tests for the neck and shoulders to confirm client
is within the boundaries of the massage therapist practice are covered.

MONDAY  May 25 Victoria  PM Hands & Feet

This is an in-depth course designed to increase the massage therapist's skills
and competency in relieving muscular pains affecting the hands and feet.  This
method (Reciprocal Inhibition) will enable the therapist to determine and
quickly address the skeletal muscles causing pain, eliminating the nagging pains
like trigger finger, golfer's and tennis elbow. And Achilles tendonitis, plantar
fascitis, heel spurs, claw and hammertoes, shin splints.

Hey all,
I am looking to connect with practitioners that focus on or specialize in
working with musicians.  I need some specific information, so contact me or have
them contact me directly at: michelle_burns@...

Thanks.
michelle

Sec. 234.106.  CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly operates a massage parlor in violation of a prohibition or regulation adopted under this subchapter by the commissioners court.

(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

thank you! I just wanted to make sure that I understood that right..thanks
again!
--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Janine Ray" <janine@...> wrote:
>
> As long as you are the only therapist working in that salon, it shouldn't be a
problem.  You don't need a dba.
> If there are 2 or more therapists working in the spas that you work at, then
the spa owner needs to become a licensed massage establishment.  Hope this
helps.
> Janine Ray, LMT
> Legislative Chair
> http://texasmassagetherapists.com/
>

As long as you are the only therapist working in that salon, it shouldn't be a
problem.  You don't need a dba.
If there are 2 or more therapists working in the spas that you work at, then the
spa owner needs to become a licensed massage establishment.  Hope this helps.
Janine Ray, LMT
Legislative Chair
http://texasmassagetherapists.com/

I am currently an indepent contractor (operating out of my home but working in
different spas). I will soon be renting my own treatment room in a Hair & Makeup
Studio where I will be the only MT. I read in the new laws that if there is only
1 therapist then a massage establishment license was not needed unless a dba is
being used by the therapist. did i understand that right? I am a sole
practicioner and do not have a dba, should I get one?

thank you so much in advance!

Negative Pressure Cupping Massage for Facial Drainage and Lifting

This technique is also useful for aestheticians and the general public. You need
not be a therapist to use this process.

This class will teach the basics for eliminating buildup of wastes and fluids in
the face and neck, stimulating circulation and lymphatic flow to give a more
youthful appearance and a "lifted" look.

Class will include an introduction to lymphatics of the head and face,
discussion of skin and common problems of facial skin, introduction to the
equipment, safety and contraindications and practice with the techniques.

Equipment supplied for the class and available for purchase.

This is a great technique to add to a practice or to practice on yourself and
family.

March 21, 2009
Noon - 6pm

6 NCBTMB & Texas CE's

$109 until 3/6
$129 thereafter
Pay online here - http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/facial_cupping.htm
or call 512-448-2266

Advance registration required.
Credit cards accepted.

Held at Advanced Holistic Healing Arts
321 W. Ben White, Ste. 203
Austin, TX 78704
Map & directions - http://www.resource-connection.net/facilities.htm#map

TAUGHT BY: Michelle Burns, BSN, BS Alt Med, LMT, MTI
of Advanced Holistic Healing Arts

Michelle Burns, BSN, BS Alt Med, LMT, MTI, is a NCBTMB & State of Texas approved
CE provider with over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist and massage
therapy instructor for a wide variety of subjects. She has also taught classes
for the public at several resort spas and continuing education classes in touch
and aromatherapy for nurses. Her experience includes supervising massage therapy
instructors and teaching them the skills they need for the classroom. She also
teaches advanced technique classes in a variety of specialties.

Michelle Burns is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)as a continuing education Approved Provider.

Learn more about Michelle and Advanced Holistic Healing Arts:
www.holistichealingarts.net

Dear Jann:

Thanks for your input.

I spent this afternoon talking with Rep. Harless, representatives from
DSHS and the Harris County Constable and some of his staff.
Unfortunately, massage "parlors" do exist.  None of the other health
care providers are confused with massage therapy, so we have to deal
with this problem.  There are 6 bills in the house and senate right now
pertaining to our profession.  Most of them because of prostitution,
therefore we are involved and need to protect our rights.

Yes, you are right...the laws are NOT being enforced.  The problem is
there is no manpower allocated to this problem in the DSHS or law
enforcement.  Until the law enforcement agencies across our state are
trained in the law and the rules and regulations, and until the state
hires personnel to follow through on the "bad actors" posing as
therapists, this problem will continue.  The city of Austin doesn't even
have a vice squad.  There is no enforcement on advertising rules, etc.
Until legitimate therapists across the state start making formal
complaints to DSHS and law enforcement, nothing will be done.  I
personally have made many complaints on behalf of the TAMT membership.
As soon as I am aware of a problem, I will follow through.  I wish more
of us would start complaining when we see the law being broken instead
of letting the bad actors ruin our reputations.

The revenue generated by massage licensees is plenty to deal with the
problem, but unless the legislators designate that money to remain in
our department, it goes to the state coffers.
The Texas Association of Massage Therapists has been working closely
with DSHS and the legislators to minimize any adverse affects of any
laws that are trying to be passed.
If and when these bills go to hearing, I will be posting in the
yahoogroups so that MTs will get involved.

In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to call your representatives and the
sponsors of these bills and let them know how you feel.

This is the link to read the bills: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/
And these are the bill numbers:
HB623
HB40
HB2838
SB709
HB123
SB854

FYI:  TAMT will be giving an update on Legislative matters at the World
Massage Festival in April during our annual meeting.  Hope to see some
of you there.

Blessings,
Janine
Legislative Chair
Texas Association of Massage Therapists
http://www.texasmassagetherapists.com/

North Austin Massage Therapy
12741 Research Blvd. #506
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 331-5922

Dear Robert:
Thank you for responding to my questionnaire.
I would call Yvonne Feinleib at the Department of State Health Services
(512) 834-4521 .  I was told that any location that allows 2 or more
therapists to practice at that location needs to have a Massage
Establishment license.
Hope this helps.
Janine Ray

1. Do you know of any Massage Establishments that keep hours before 6 am and after 10 pm?
2. If so, why are they open those hours? 
   
3. If for legitimate reasons, should they be able to receive an exclusion from hours restrictions.
   
4. Do you know of any massage establishments that have sleeping quarters and massage in the same room?
   
5. The law currently states that peace officers may enter a massage establishment at any time during business hours with reasonable cause.  Do you personally know of any "establishment" that would have or has had a problem with that?
6. Since the changes in HB2644 last session included the language "any service with a purported health benefit that involves touch for compensation", would you like to see clarification on that topic to include words like "bodywork" in the definition of massage therapy?

Negative Pressure Cupping Massage for Facial Drainage and Lifting and pain
relief

This technique is also useful for aestheticians and the general public. You need
not be a
therapist to use this process.

This class will teach the basics for eliminating buildup of wastes and fluids in
the face and
neck, stimulating circulation and lymphatic flow to give a more youthful
appearance and a
"lifted" look.  The class also includes techniques to relieve sinus congestion
and TMJ
discomfort.

Class will include an introduction to lymphatics of the head and face,
discussion of skin
and common problems of facial skin, introduction to the equipment, safety and
contraindications and practice with the techniques.

Equipment supplied for the class and available for purchase.  

This is a great technique to add to a practice or to practice on yourself and
family.

March 21, 2009
Noon - 6pm

6 NCBTMB & Texas CE's

$109 until 3/6
$129 thereafter
Pay online here - http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/facial_cupping.htm
or call 512-448-2266

Advance registration required.
Credit cards accepted.

Held at Advanced Holistic Healing Arts
321 W. Ben White, Ste. 203
Austin, TX 78704
Map & directions - http://www.resource-connection.net/facilities.htm#map

TAUGHT BY: Michelle Burns, BSN, BS Alt Med, LMT, MTI
of Advanced Holistic Healing Arts

Michelle Burns, BSN, BS Alt Med, LMT, MTI, is a NCBTMB & State of Texas approved
CE
provider with over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist and massage
therapy
instructor for a wide variety of subjects. She has also taught classes for the
public at
several resort spas and continuing education classes in touch and aromatherapy
for
nurses. Her experience includes supervising massage therapy instructors and
teaching
them the skills they need for the classroom. She also teaches advanced technique
classes
in a variety of specialties.

Michelle Burns is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage
and Bodywork (NCBTMB)as a continuing education Approved Provider.

Learn more about Michelle and Advanced Holistic Healing Arts:
www.holistichealingarts.net

Belton (02/21) and Brownwood (02/28),

It's time to register for your CE classes for the year.  We are
bringing CTS/TMJ (AM) and Shoulders (PM) to Belton on Feb 21 and Neck
(AM) and Arms & Legs (PM) to Brownwood Feb 28.  Register early for the
discounts and to insure that the classes will make. See at
www.inhishandsmassage.com or call 361-572-4842 Thanks & Happy Valentines!

Belton (02/21) and Brownwood (02/28),

It's time to register for your CE classes for the year.  We are
bringing CTS/TMJ (AM) and Shoulders (PM) to Belton on Feb 21 and Neck
(AM) and Arms & Legs (PM) to Brownwood Feb 28.  Register early for the
discounts and to insure that the classes will make. See at
www.inhishandmassage.com or call 361-572-4842 Thanks & Happy Valentines!

Adult Learner Course
for Massage Therapy Instructor Certification

This 30 hour course fulfills the Texas Department of State Health Services
requirement for
Massage Therapy Instructors. Participants will become familiar with learning
theories and
concepts, as well as classroom management skills and lesson planning. In
addition,
assessment tools will be incorporated to help potential instructors determine
their
teaching strengths and weaknesses. These tools will provide mechanisms which may
be
used to meet the learning needs of a variety of students.

The class includes a workbook containing reference material, assessment tools
and
sample exercises. Topics addressed include classroom management skills and
exercises
which focus on behavior of students in the classroom.

Participants will have an opportunity to work in groups to problem solve as well
as share
insights.

February 20-23
Friday, 3pm - 7pm
Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 9am - 6pm
Monday, 9am - 5pm

30 Texas & NCBTMB CE hours

EARLY PRICING ENDS TOMORROW
$349 until 2/6
$399 therafter
Credit cards accepted.
Call 512-448-2266
or visit www.resource-connection.net to register.

Held at:
Advanced Holistic Healing Arts
321 W. Ben White, Ste. 203
Austin, TX 78704
512-448-2266

Taught by: Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI
Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI, is a State of Texas approved CE provider with
over 15 years
of experience as a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor for a wide
variety of
subjects. She has also taught classes for the public at several resort spas and
continuing
education classes in touch and aromatherapy for nurses. Her experience includes
supervising massage therapy instructors and teaching them the skills they need
for the
classroom. She also teaches advanced technique classes in a variety of
specialties.

Michelle Burns is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage
and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.

It's been a long wait, but Ashiatsu is finally coming to Texas for
good! Two workshops are scheduled this March in Austin, and one in
Dallas in May. The first workshop in March may already be full, so act
fast to get into our second weekend before it's filled too! We have a
gorgeous new Ashiatsu studio in Austin, and we will be led by the one
and only Ruthie Hardee, the founder of Ashiatsu, and one of her top
instructors, Mary Claire Fredette- each class is going to be an
amazing experience! So for those of you who have been on your toes
waiting for the next class, here they are!

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy's Barefoot Basics workshop is all about
saving your back, hands and wrists and learning a wonderful new
modality of gravity assisted massage with the feet to deliver
luxurious "deep" pressure.  The workshop will provide you with plenty
of "feet on" time with individual instruction as well as being a fun
class! Our workshops attract MT's from various backgrounds - some with
years of experience, and some fresh out of school.  Our intimate
workshops ensure tons of individual attention for the best possible
learning experience.  The amount of one-on-one individual attention
you will receive is unlike any other CE workshop out there.

If you or your employees are performing deep tissue massage day after
day, exhausted, dreading another session w/another 6'2" - 225 lbs
client, who wants DEEP work… Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is the
right class. You need that alternative modality to save your wrists,
shoulders and back. When I give an Ashiatsu session I leave energized
and pain free, and can give more massages daily without loosing
effectiveness in technique! It's awesome work, a unique eye catching
modality, and you and your clients will love it!
For more information on Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy and the
workshop, visit www.DeepFeet.com.

SPRING SESSIONLEVEL1:

P101    February 19, 20 & 21, 2009

P102    March 26, 27 & 28, 2009

P103    April 23, 24 & 25, 2009

P104    May 28, 29 & 30, 2009

ON-LINE REGISTRATION INFO:   http://www.austincc.edu/support/admissions/registering.php

Registration Form:http://www.austincc.edu/ce/files/registration/regform.pdf

For more information contact:  Janine Ray, LMT, MTI, PDMT Instructor - (512) 825-6090 mobile
Email: janine@...

Hi Jon,

Okay, put your ideas on paper and bring them forward at the symposium.
I will make sure there is a vote taken by the (MTAC) Massage Therapy
Advocacy Council at the Festival and we will send the results along
with our findings to President Obama's staff for their review. We all
know it is the best thing people can do for themselves. Maybe someday
the rest of the population will agree. I believe by Summer the economy
will be back and it will be a great Festival. Great teachers and I
can't wai to meet Jean Shea. Biotone will be the Institution of the Year.

Take it easy,
Mike

--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, jon sullivan
<seniormassage@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Mike, thanks for the support. i'd be glad to speak to anyone
> about this idea. i haven't yet made reservation for the festival, but
> i am hoping to be able to attend, as my good friend Sharon Puszko
> will be there.
>
> Thanks, let me know what i can do,
> jon
> On Dec 5, 2008, at 11:27 AM, Mike Hinkle & Cindy Michaels wrote:
>
> > Hi Jon, this is a great idea. I wish it was mandatory to get at least
> > one massage a month. Just like it is manadatory to vote in Australia.
> > It would end all war. This alone would make it worthwhile. Jon this is
> > such a great idea. Could you bring it up at this year's World Massage
> > Festival in New Braunfels, Texas at the symposium? It would make a
> > great topic.
> >
> > Thanks,Mike
> > http://www.worldmassagefestival.com
> >
> > --- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, jon sullivan
> > <seniormassage@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey Y'all,
> > >
> > > I wanted to see if I could get your quick help. I'm not sure if
> > > you've heard, but there's a movement of citizens inspired by the
> > > presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they
> > think
> > > the Obama Administration should change America. It's called "Ideas
> > > for Change in America."
> > >
> > > I've submitted an idea and wanted to see if you could quickly vote
> > > for it. The title is: Therapeutic Massage Service Corps/Touch Care
> > > for All. You can read and vote for the idea by clicking on the
> > > following link:
> > >
> > > http://www.change.org/ideas/view/
> > > therapeutic_massage_service_corpstouch_care_for_all
> > >
> > > The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama
> > > Administration on Inauguration Day and will be supported by a
> > > national lobbying campaign run by Change.org, MySpace, and more than
> > > a dozen leading nonprofits after the Inauguration. So each idea
> > has a
> > > real chance at becoming policy. In brief, my idea is:
> > >
> > > An initiative to fund skilled appropriate touch in all aspects of
> > > health care: preventative, skilled care(pre/post natal,homeless,
> > > infants,children, teens, orthopedic, psych., geriatric, diabetic,
> > > alzheimers, parkinson's) palliative, end-of-life care, survivor
> > care.
> > > trauma, cancer, cardiac...every need addressed every burden of care
> > > level, every facility and new programs to help the aged.
> > > Did you know that years ago nurses gave their pt's. a massage every
> > > day? first with alcohol then with lotion? ask an old nurse they'll
> > > tell you it eased the pt's suffering and they required less drugs.
> > > That sort of therapeutic touch is absent in most care facilities
> > > today. Nurses don't have time, Medicare doesn't allow therapist's
> > the
> > > time, insurance won't pay usually.
> > > Where do you get the benefit of appropriate massage care? Maybe when
> > > you get into hospice, if there is a massage volunteer, or maybe not
> > > ever...help millions of suffering elderly receive regular skilled
> > > touch with well trained massage therapists. Then let's partner with
> > > schools and facilities to begin simple hand or foot massage training
> > > to help the burgeoning population of diabetic conditions in our
> > > nation. The research is there that says massage helps all conditions
> > > by reducing the seat of disease, stress. Now is the time to wrestle
> > > back quality in healthcare, not status quo Medi-crap. Down with
> > > drugs, up with touch!
> > > Thanks for the support,
> > >
> > > jon sullivan, LMT, Austin TX
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Thanks for being part of the moment for change in America. And good
> > > luck!
> > >
> > > - The Change.org Team
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi Jon, this is a great idea. I wish it was mandatory to get at least
one massage a month. Just like it is manadatory to vote in Australia.
It would end all war. This alone would make it worthwhile. Jon this is
such a great idea. Could you bring it up at this year's World Massage
Festival in New Braunfels, Texas at the symposium? It would make a
great topic.

Thanks,Mike
http://www.worldmassagefestival.com

--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, jon sullivan
<seniormassage@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Y'all,
>
> I wanted to see if I could get your quick help. I'm not sure if
> you've heard, but there's a movement of citizens inspired by the
> presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they think
> the Obama Administration should change America. It's called "Ideas
> for Change in America."
>
> I've submitted an idea and wanted to see if you could quickly vote
> for it. The title is: Therapeutic Massage Service Corps/Touch Care
> for All. You can read and vote for the idea by clicking on the
> following link:
>
> http://www.change.org/ideas/view/
> therapeutic_massage_service_corpstouch_care_for_all
>
> The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama
> Administration on Inauguration Day and will be supported by a
> national lobbying campaign run by Change.org, MySpace, and more than
> a dozen leading nonprofits after the Inauguration. So each idea has a
> real chance at becoming policy. In brief, my idea is:
>
> An initiative to fund skilled appropriate touch in all aspects of
> health care: preventative, skilled care(pre/post natal,homeless,
> infants,children, teens, orthopedic, psych., geriatric, diabetic,
> alzheimers, parkinson's) palliative, end-of-life care, survivor care.
> trauma, cancer, cardiac...every need addressed every burden of care
> level, every facility and new programs to help the aged.
> Did you know that years ago nurses gave their pt's. a massage every
> day? first with alcohol then with lotion? ask an old nurse they'll
> tell you it eased the pt's suffering and they required less drugs.
> That sort of therapeutic touch is absent in most care facilities
> today. Nurses don't have time, Medicare doesn't allow therapist's the
> time, insurance won't pay usually.
> Where do you get the benefit of appropriate massage care? Maybe when
> you get into hospice, if there is a massage volunteer, or maybe not
> ever...help millions of suffering elderly receive regular skilled
> touch with well trained massage therapists. Then let's partner with
> schools and facilities to begin simple hand or foot massage training
> to help the burgeoning population of diabetic conditions in our
> nation. The research is there that says massage helps all conditions
> by reducing the seat of disease, stress. Now is the time to wrestle
> back quality in healthcare, not status quo Medi-crap. Down with
> drugs, up with touch!
> Thanks for the support,
>
> jon sullivan, LMT, Austin TX
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
>
> Thanks for being part of the moment for change in America. And good
> luck!
>
> - The Change.org Team
>

Holiday Information Session - San Antonio

Thursday, Dec. 11th 7-9 p.m.
Enroll in the Advanced Clinical Training in March!

Join us for our next information session in San Antonio. This program
is Thursday, December 11th, from 7-9 p.m. You will get all the
information you need on our school, curriculum, educational approach,
schedules, and payment options.


IN ADDITION: You will have the opportunity to watch advanced massage
demonstrations and win holiday gifts from Lauterstein-Conway!

Our first San Antonio program starts in March. Learn more at
www.TLCschool.com or call 512.374.9222 or email info@....

This Workshop is hosted by Lauterstein-Conway Massage School,
www.TLCschool.com!

--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "hollin_shaw" <jens@...>
wrote:
>
> with David Lauterstein
>
> Sunday, January 18th
> 9:00am-5:00pm
> $125 in advance only
> Bring your massage table and pillows
> 7CEU Hours
>
> Take this workshop, and get a discount on the March Advanced
Clinical
> Program in San Antonio. Find out how!
>
> Deep Massage - Side-lying is a one-day workshop in which you will
> learn fantastic new techniques for the serratus anterior,
> iliocostalis, multifidus, quadratus lumborum, tensor fascia lata,
> gluteus medius and minimus, iliotibial band, peroneous longus and
> tibialis anterior. Side-lying work - especially for the lower back -

> is easier and more effective than prone work.
>
> Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method is a unique approach to
> structural and energetic bodywork. It has its roots in Zero
> Balancing, Rolfing, and Structural Bodywork. It is a sophisticated
> approach to bodywork through which the therapist learns to work
> easier by evoking the nervous system's relaxation response from
> within the client.
>
>
> David Lauterstein, BA (Music Composition), LMT, Cert. ZB, TLC
School
> Co-Director, MTI
> David has been in massage and bodywork practice since 1977 and has
> become one of the most highly respected international educators in
> the massage therapy realm. He regularly teaches in England and
> throughout the U.S since 1982. He is the author of the book,
Putting
> the Soul Back in the Body: A Manual of Imaginative Anatomy for
> Massage Therapists, numerous articles on the philosophy and
practice
> of massage and bodywork, and is the former editor of the national
> magazine, Massage Therapy Journal. He is certified in Structural
> Bodywork and in Zero Balancing and is the founder of Deep Massage:
> The Lauterstein Method. He is a faculty member of the Zero
Balancing
> Health Association. His background prior to massage therapy was in
> philosophy and music composition (BA, U of Illinois, 1972).
>

with David Lauterstein

Sunday, January 18th
9:00am-5:00pm
$125 in advance only
Bring your massage table and pillows
7CEU Hours

Take this workshop, and get a discount on the March Advanced Clinical
Program in San Antonio. Find out how!

Deep Massage - Side-lying is a one-day workshop in which you will
learn fantastic new techniques for the serratus anterior,
iliocostalis, multifidus, quadratus lumborum, tensor fascia lata,
gluteus medius and minimus, iliotibial band, peroneous longus and
tibialis anterior. Side-lying work - especially for the lower back -
is easier and more effective than prone work.

Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method is a unique approach to
structural and energetic bodywork. It has its roots in Zero
Balancing, Rolfing, and Structural Bodywork. It is a sophisticated
approach to bodywork through which the therapist learns to work
easier by evoking the nervous system's relaxation response from
within the client.


David Lauterstein, BA (Music Composition), LMT, Cert. ZB, TLC School
Co-Director, MTI
David has been in massage and bodywork practice since 1977 and has
become one of the most highly respected international educators in
the massage therapy realm. He regularly teaches in England and
throughout the U.S since 1982. He is the author of the book, Putting
the Soul Back in the Body: A Manual of Imaginative Anatomy for
Massage Therapists, numerous articles on the philosophy and practice
of massage and bodywork, and is the former editor of the national
magazine, Massage Therapy Journal. He is certified in Structural
Bodywork and in Zero Balancing and is the founder of Deep Massage:
The Lauterstein Method. He is a faculty member of the Zero Balancing
Health Association. His background prior to massage therapy was in
philosophy and music composition (BA, U of Illinois, 1972).