The Politics of Massage, Part II

My first post on the politics of massage was an easy-going encouragement to therapists to get involved in their governance.  I’m afraid this one is a rant.
As I mentioned last week, six representatives of the NCBTMB attended my state’s (NC) Board meeting recently.  Many of the officers of the NC AMTA chapter were present also, [...]

A Shocking Update about National Certification

Representatives of the NCBTMB attended my state (NC) massage board’s meeting yesterday; school owners and program directors were invited (and our meetings are open to the public), and it was very informative. 
In what I personally felt was a shocking move, the NCBTMB revealed that they are implementing a new test security measure in limiting the number [...]

The Thrill of it All

I like making money as well as the next person, but at the end of the day, the thrill of it all for me is when I know I’ve done some good work and helped someone to feel better.  Of course I want to think that’s the case every time I give a massage, but [...]