Massage Continuing Education is a vital part of the success of massage therapists and the massage profession. Most states require some form of CE and some professional associations do to. The process of deciding on what CE classes to take varies of course in many ways. Some Massage therapists plan their classes for the year and take a serious look at what classes can enhance their massage business. Others will just take classes to fill the requirements based on when they are offered. Many just want to get the requirements and don’t look at it as a way to enhance or develop their massage business.
With so many classes and programs that are available it is hard to decipher what to take and what not to take. With so many different types of massage it is often hard to know what will help you the most. Some of the best ways to choose a type of massage to study is to get worked on by the teacher who is offering the class and also by others who have taken the class or training.
I personally have also been frustrated with CE to say the least. In the mid-90′s I took about 500 hours of training with a group that at the time I thought would help my massage business.  I ended up more burned out and sick even because of all of the politics going on within the organization. I am sure many ce providers will have their own issues too but I hope to be able to help massage therapists in choosing a CE class by offering my latest website – www.massageceguide.com where teachers will be able to provide much more than just a simple listing. Teachers will be able to add pictures and videos of their work and write articles about their work engaging potential clients (readers) in the process.  Using Faceook, teachers will be able to connect with potential students and students to provide further support in the process of learning. I will be teaching the teachers how to use Facebook and their website to share more about their work and build relationships with students so that they can better determine what courses of study to follow.
Readers will also be able to add their comments about the classes and review the classes too. I also hope that you will provide your insights as to why you take CE classes and comment on the various articles the teachers and I will be writing.
Please join me in changing the face of Massage Continuing Education at www.massageceguide.com
August 10th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Thanks Julie!
Yes it can often be frustrating for students to know what to take and who to train with for continuing education.
As a CE provider I totally understand what you are saying and attempting to do for interested LMT’s. Thank you!
I agree, get a session from a therapist and ask them about classes. MOST of my students come from word of mouth!
I would love to post my classes on your link. Gratitude!
August 18th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
This is going to be an amazing resource in helping me decide what courses that I’ll be taking next BIG THANKS!
June 9th, 2011 at 6:10 am
Julie!
I love your insight about how to keep everyone from teachers to students accountable…and how to better the entire CE program
I may have to rip some of this off!
j/k