Baguanfa - Negative Pressure Cupping Massage

Advanced Training for Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and
others

Level One Training
24 NCBTMB & Texas CE's

Negative Pressure Cupping Massage, based on the ancient art of Baguanfa and
modern science, decreases the pressure on tissues, allowing lifting of tissues
and decreasing compression on lymph vessels, capillaries, nerves and fascia. And
it feels great. Clients feel warm and relaxed for long after the sessions. And
this technique is easily modified to support an array of modalities – from MFR
to deep tissue to lymph drainage.

The weekend will include 8 hours of hand-on labs to practice the technique with
a variety of tools.

Austin, TX

June 12-14
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

$349 until June 5
$375 thereafter

Pay online at
http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/massage_cupping.htm
or call 512-448-2266

Advance registration required.
Credit cards accepted.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WAYS TO:

     * Alleviate client pain
     * Decrease swelling
     * Increase range of motion
     * Speed the healing process
     * Enhance relaxation
     * Promote detoxification
     * Leave your clients feeling great
     * Reduce the wear and tear on your body

WHILE HELPING YOUR CLIENTS?

COURSE CONTENT WILL INCLUDE:
     *  History of technique
     * Types of equipment available
     * Safety and Sanitation
     * Indications and Contra-indications
     * Review of the peripheral nervous system
     * Introduction to lymphatic drainage
     * Introduction to reflexology
     * Introduction to biomagnetics
     * Detoxification techniques and protocols.
     *  The mechanism of action
     * Review of the lymphatic system
     * Review of the fascial system
     * Review of anatomy of the abdomen
     * Demonstration and practice labs – glass, plastic, HACI magnetic
     * Reflexology practice session
     * Documentation, standards of practice and integration into existing
practice.

TAUGHT BY: Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI
of Advanced Holistic Healing Arts

JUNE CEU Classes

06 06 09  Sherman, Tx – We will be working on the KNEES in the AM
class and HEADACHES in the PM class.
All classes use Reciprocal Inhibition as the technique for relieving
pain in these areas. More information and registration at
www.inhishandsmassage.com

06 13 09 Abilene, Tx – We will be learning to relieve HEADACHES in the
AM class and HIP problems in the PM class. All classes use Reciprocal
Inhibition as the technique for relieving pain in these areas. More information
and registration at www.inhishandsmassage.com


06 15 09 –Abilene - MONDAY – We will be learning how to relieve NECK
problems. This is an AM class only. All classes use Reciprocal
Inhibition as the technique for relieving pain in these areas. More information
and registration at www.inhishandsmassage.com


06 27 09 Weslaco, Tx  - We will be relieving NECK problems in the AM
class and KNEE problems in the PM class. All classes use Reciprocal
Inhibition as the technique for relieving pain in these areas. More information
and registration at www.inhishandsmassage.com

Sad day....the next stage is the bill will be sent to the Governor for signing.
I know many of you sent letters, faxes, emails and even called.  Thank you for
trying with us to stop this bill.  Unless the Governor vetoes it, it will become
law Sept. 1, 2009.
Sadly,
Janine Ray, LMT
TAMT Leg. Chair

Dear Fellow Massage Therapists:

Thanks for participating in the legislative process!
Janine Ray, LMT
Legislative Chair
Texas Association of Massage Therapists

Janine Ray, LMT, MTI, PDMT
North Austin Massage Therapy
12741 Research Blvd. #506
(512) 331-5922
www.northaustinmassage.com
www.shaklee.net/janineray/vivix

Representative Harless was able to convince the Senate Criminal Justice committee to hear her bill,and it was tacked on to the schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th.  The hearing will begin at 1:30 pm or whenever the Senate convenes.  HB3094 is one of many bills scheduled to be heard, and even though this bill is #23 on the list, it could be heard at any time.  I am hoping that we will have some members of the massage community appear and testify against the bill that equates massage parlors with massage establishments.  It would be even better if they were from Harris County or the Houston area.  I know many have written their senators and representatives, but they still need to hear from you. Hopefully we can block this bill once and for all.
Janine Ray, LMT
TAMT Legislative Chair

Baguanfa - Negative Pressure Cupping Massage

Advanced Training for Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and
others

Level One Training
24 NCBTMB & Texas CE's

Negative Pressure Cupping Massage, based on the ancient art of Baguanfa and
modern science, decreases the pressure on tissues, allowing lifting of tissues
and decreasing compression on lymph vessels, capillaries, nerves and fascia. And
it feels great. Clients feel warm and relaxed for long after the sessions. And
this technique is easily modified to support an array of modalities – from MFR
to deep tissue to lymph drainage.

The weekend will include 8 hours of hand-on labs to practice the technique with
a variety of tools.

Austin, TX

June 12-14
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

$349 until June 3
$375 thereafter

Pay online at http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/massage_cupping.htm
or call 512-448-2266

Advance registration required.
Credit cards accepted.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WAYS TO:

     * Alleviate client pain
     * Decrease swelling
     * Increase range of motion
     * Speed the healing process
     * Enhance relaxation
     * Promote detoxification
     * Leave your clients feeling great
     * Reduce the wear and tear on your body

WHILE HELPING YOUR CLIENTS?

COURSE CONTENT WILL INCLUDE:
     *  History of technique
     * Types of equipment available
     * Safety and Sanitation
     * Indications and Contra-indications
     * Review of the peripheral nervous system
     * Introduction to lymphatic drainage
     * Introduction to reflexology
     * Introduction to biomagnetics
     * Detoxification techniques and protocols.
     *  The mechanism of action
     * Review of the lymphatic system
     * Review of the fascial system
     * Review of anatomy of the abdomen
     * Demonstration and practice labs – glass, plastic, HACI magnetic
     * Reflexology practice session
     * Documentation, standards of practice and integration into existing
practice.

TAUGHT BY: Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI
of Advanced Holistic Healing Arts

Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, 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

Maria Solis, LMT,  MTI
(512) 440-7372
Austin, Texas 
mc_solis@...

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?