FSMTA Massage Message Magazine Nov/Dec 2014

A Publication of the Florida State Massage Therapy AssociationMASSAGE MESSAGE November/December 2014 Vol. 29, No. 4 Shop Online! REHAB POST SURGICAL THORACIC COMPLICATIONS FRANKINCENSE PRECIOUS OIL OVER 300 CEs!FL Massage Convention 2015 Registration Now Open!



MASSAGEFlorida State Massage Therapy Association A Publication of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association MASSAGE MESSAGE November/December 2014 Vol. 29, No. 4 MESSAGE REHAB POST SURGICAL THORACIC COMPLICATIONS FRANKINCENSE PRECIOUS OILNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 REGISTRATION OPENED NOVEMBER 1st FOR FLORIDA CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW 2015! OVER 300 CEUs!C O N T E NVol. 29 No. 5 TS Columns Pgs 6-7 SET Talk: Rehabilitating Post Clinical Thoracic Complications By Don McCann, MA, LMT, LMHC, CSETT Pg 10 Chronic Pain By John Wilson, III, LMT6 Pgs 14-15 An Introduction to the Massage Therapy Foundation Pgs 16-17 The Treatment of Low Back Pain with Taoist Pain Management Acupressure By Wolfgang Luckmann, AP, LMT Pg 18 It’s Holiday Dinner Time. Will You Be Having White Meat or Dark? By Joseph LaTorre, LMT State & Association News 15 Pg 5 State President’s Message By Leiah Carr, LMT 16 Pg 8 Who is CE Broker? Pg 13 Education Corner: Muscle Review & Essential Oil: FrankincenseEarn Cash Back Pg 17 Remembering a Dear Friend Who Epitomized Our LMT Professionfor the Holidays! Pg 23 Calendar of Events Pgs 24-25 News from Around the State Pg 26 Chapters’ Holiday Plans Pgs 27-28 Membership Application Pg 29 Insurance Application Pg 30 Welcome New Members Pg 32 FSMTA Member Schools Pg 33 Chapter Calendars19 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 3

FSMTABoard of DirectorsEXECUTIVE OFFICERS Leiah Carr Vacant State President 904-477-2277 • [email protected] State Treasurer Debbie Sieber 321.795.2867 • [email protected] State 1st Vice President 863-640-3346 • [email protected] Donna Smith John Romano State 2nd Vice President State Secretary954-654-6427 • [email protected] 850.914.0041 • [email protected] Ralph Russ Immediate Past President 863.318.8210 • [email protected] PRESIDENTS Big Bend Chapter: John Lilly • [email protected] Keys Chapter: Mary Ann Nelson • [email protected] Brevard Chapter: Carl Stewart • [email protected] North Central Florida Chapter: Bruce Gonseth• [email protected] Broward Chapter: Abraham Paredes • [email protected] Central Florida Chapter: Jill Troutman • [email protected] Palm Beach Chapter: Lesli Lopez • [email protected] Dade Chapter: Angel Orozco • [email protected] Sarasota/Manatee Chapter: Eddie Hooper • [email protected] Emerald Coast Chapter: James Fritschle • [email protected] Southwest Flor ida Chapter: John Graham • [email protected] First Coast Chapter: Sally Burton • [email protected] Sugar Dunes Chapter: Stacy Shidemantle • [email protected]/Volusia Chapter: Greg Neely • [email protected] or [email protected] Suwannee Valley Chapter: Michael Bates • [email protected] Gulf Coast Chapter: Marion Padgett • [email protected] Heart of Florida Chapter: Adele Boyd • [email protected] Tampa Bay Chapter: Joyce Prahasky • [email protected] Treasure Coast Chapter: Ross Hoffman • [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS Bylaws: Krystal Haworth • [email protected] Legislative: Alex Spassoff • [email protected] Standards: Michael Bates • [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS Awards: Krystal Haworth Massage Message Magazine: Joyce Prahasky • [email protected] Membership/Strategic Planning: Brian Boyd • [email protected] BOMT Liaison: Alex Spassoff Elections/Ethics: Katharine King • [email protected] MTAW: John Romano (State 2nd Vice President) Historian: Ralph Russ (State Immediate Past President) Professional Relations/Social Media: Manfred Hohenegger • [email protected] Insurance Relations: Vivian Mahoney • [email protected] International Relations: Angel Orozco (Dade Chapter President) Sports Massage: Diane Forrester • [email protected] Legislative Awareness Days: Donna Smith (State Secretary) State Store: Adrien Morell • [email protected] Insurance Liaison: Ron Stephens • [email protected] Convention/Technology: Greg Neely (Flagler/Volusia Chapter President)FSMTA OFFICE & STAFF CORPORATE OFFICE: Association Manager • vacant Angela Capo, Finance Administrator • [email protected] Douglas Avenue, Ste 104 • Altamonte Spr ings, FL 32714 Laura Scully, Membership Administrator • [email protected] 407-786-3307 • 877-FSMTA 4 U (877-376-8248) Lynn Rogo, Marketing Administrator • [email protected] Fax: 877-224-2392 Elaine York, Allusion Graphics, LLC • Magazine Partner email: [email protected] • www.fsmta.org Editorial Statement Massage Message is published bi-monthly by the Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. We reserve the right to edit, accept or reject any material submitted for publication. Advertising appearing in this publication does not imply endorsement of products or services by the FSMTA. Contributors to Massage Message are solely responsible for the statements they make in this magazine. Contents of submissions do not reflect the opinion of the FSMTA. Should the Massage Message choose to publish a submission, the editor reserves all rights to edit content and placement. All submitted articles will be considered but the editor and FSMTA do not guarantee they will be printed. Articles should be educational in nature, designed to be informative and related to the massage profession. Articles should be no longer than 1,500 words and may be edited for content. Massage Message now accepts LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Please include your name, address, phone and e-mail. Only your name will appear with the letter. By submitting, you authorize Massage Message to print the letter. The editorial staff may edit the letter for content and space restrictions. Submit all articles and letters to: Massage Message, FSMTA, 978 Douglas Avenue, Ste 104, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 or e-mail: [email protected] MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

Message from AssocSiattaitoen&Newsthe President With the holiday sea- We have added another feature to our new member refer- son on the horizon I ral program. We’ve added cash rewards! When you refer hope this magazine is- a new member who joins as a full pay annual member or sue finds your massage saves even more and joins with the pre-pay multi-year op- business increasing. tion, you will receive a $20 Visa/MasterCard. This is our FSMTA is committed way of saying thank you for helping support the growth of to helping you succeed the FSMTA. and prosper in your career. As a Massage To top it off and show our appreciation for your help in Therapists you provide FSMTA’s growth, for each individual you refer who joins a valuable service to the your name will also be entered into a special drawing. public. As a profession- You could win an iPad, massage products or other items al it is important for you you’re sure to enjoy. Be sure that they fill in your name on to stay informed and ed- the online or paper application to qualify for this and other ucated, and FSMTA is new referral benefits. your source for success in both of these areas. The 2015 Convention plans are finalized and we are excited Your membership al- to introduce another new member benefit: New Super lows FSMTA to provide Saver prices! This year you can attend Convention at you with continuing edu- prices starting at only $99! You can pay for Convention oncation opportunities throughout the State to enhance your the FSMTA Easy Payment Plan, where you set up your ownskills. We are aware that due to your schedules and person- payment plan. You can pay in the increments and timelineal demands that all members are not able to always partici- that works best for you, making it even easier to attend con-pate in this member benefit. We will be introducing another vention. This year we are also offering a NEW Super SaverNEW member benefit in January. FSMTA is delighted to Package which includes the Convention and Hotel nightsprovide you with online webinars. You will be able to ac- combined. This package option also qualifies for the easycess these either live or at any time after the webinar- no payment program. You can register now to lock in the spe-matter your location or schedule. The webinars will cover cial prices, and payment plans. The class selections willtopics such as Marketing, Hot Stone Massage and safety, be open January 16, 2015. We have worked to make theHIPAA for Massage Therapists, and a variety of other topics. option of membership and convention easy, affordable andOur first webinar will kick off focused on success with author, to provide you with more value than ever before.entrepreneur and self-made millionaire, Howard Partridge.Howard has written several books, one of which is The 5 At this special time of year focused on giving thanks toSecrets of a Phenomenal Business. others, the FSMTA wants to say “Thank You” for being a member. The FSMTA remains strong and is able to provideYour FSMTA Membership also supports representation in services, education, representation, and benefits to manyTallahassee and across the State to address legislative is- because of members united together like you.sues that could adversely impact your scope of practice. Wealso work to introduce legislative proposals to benefit and As the year proceeds to a close, I wish you a season of goodadvance the massage therapy profession. health, happiness and ever increasing success!We are excited to introduce and announce a new monthly Leiahauto pay option for membership. New members and thoserenewing can set up the monthly auto pay for only $14.95 a www.FSMTA.orgmonth. Share the information with those you know and help www.MYFSMTA.orgFSMTA grow. When you refer a friend we all win as FSMTA www.MYFSMTATHERAPIST.comgrows and becomes stronger. You will also earn $15 inFSMTA Bucks for your referral. This is FSMTA’s way of say-ing thank you! You can use the FSMTA Bucks towards yourown membership renewal, convention registration or statestore items to promote you and build your business. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 5

COLUMN SET TALK Rehabilitating Post Clinical Thoracic ComplicationsBy Don McCann, MA, LMT, LMHC, CSETT (MM003717) • www.StructuralEnergeticTherapy.comJack, a 76 year old retired colonel from the Army, had had twist in the thorax, and a long leg / short leg discrepancy.a quadruple bypass eight months before coming for soft The ribcage was tipped down on the right side as part oftissue treatment. He had been following a rigid exercise the core distortion, and the ribs did not expand and contractprotocol from his cardiologist and his procedure had been during inhalation and exhalation when Jack was breathingsuccessful. Jack, however, was having difficulty breathingduring the exercise and was tired most of the time. A former The Cranial/Structural Core Distortion Release (CSCDR)client recommended that he try therapeutic bodywork to see was applied to bring the body into weight bearing support andif it could help. to release the exaggerated curvatures of the spine and twist in the thorax. Since Jack’s complaints were lack of energyMary, a 53 year old realtor and mother of three, was in her and difficulty breathing special soft tissue protocols weresecond year of treatment for breast cancer. Her medical applied to the abdomen andtreatments included a double mastectomy, radiation, three thorax to release the softrounds of chemo therapy, and breast reconstruction with tissue restrictions from thesilicone implants. Mary was having difficulty breathing, and core distortion and to starthad swelling and discomfort in her arms after having lymph to soften and normalize thenodes removed from her upper arm / breast area. scar tissue from the surgery. By the time the soft tissueJenna, a 36 year old stay at home mother of two, had broken protocols were finished Jacktwo ribs in an auto accident. One of the ribs penetrated her was breathing deeper andright lung necessitating emergency room surgery to remove color had returned to histhe lower lobe of her right lung and then reset and pin the face. Jack also noted thatbroken rib. She had been having pain in the right thoracic the pain that had been dullarea since the accident and difficulty in digestion and around the incision area hadbreathing. Her mother referred her to the office for treatment. diminished and that he was relaxing rather than tensingThese three clients all had had successful surgeries for with each breath.their thoracic conditions. They are not unusual as medicalintervention and surgeries are commonly used and save Jack had five more sessionslives. It is also not uncommon for patients who have had treating the pelvis, the head/surgeries and traumas to the thoracic area to still be in pain neck/shoulders, and theafter recovery. As is the case in many surgical treatments, thoracic after which Jacksoft tissue issues arise and are not dealt with as part of the felt he was alive again andsolution. Many patients are left in pain with difficulty breathing started playing golf. His breathing was full, his energy wasnaturally and fully. A look at these case histories and how higher than before his heart problem developed, and he wasthey could be rehabilitated will help massage therapists experiencing no pain. Jack felt he had finally rehabilitatedunderstand how they can be part of the necessary solution and could resume his normal life.for pain relief and returning to homeostasis. Mary, the 53 year old realtor and mother of three, noted onJack, the 76 year old quadruple bypass survivor, had followed her intake form that she had low grade pain on both sideshis doctor’s strict regimen for exercise to strengthen his of her thoracic area around her armpits. Upon examinationheart and return to normal life activities. However, Jack was Mary was in the core distortion and had increased medialstill experiencing difficulty with breathing and low energy. At rotation of her shoulders and internal rotation of her arms dueJack’s first session it was apparent from the pallor of his skin to shortened musculature of the pectoralis and medial sidethat he was not feeling well. Upon examination Jack was in of upper arms from the scar tissue. The CSCDR was appliedthe core distortion with a spiral twist throughout his body to release the core distortion and support the expansion andwhich resulted in an anterior / posterior rotation of the iliums,tippage of the sacrum, exaggerated curvatures of the spine, Continued on page 76 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

SET TALK Rehabilitating Post Clinical Thoracic ComplicationsContinued from page 6balancing of her thoracic region. This also helped expand the twist in the right thoracic region, especially the righther breathing as her chest was no longer pulled down as far diaphragmatic arch in the area of the liver and right hepaticon the right side. flexor of the colon. Additional soft tissue work was applied to the thoracic focusing on the rib attachments to the sternum,A specialized soft tissue protocol was applied to normalize the pectoralis, serratus and intercostals and the scar tissueand soften the scar tissue along the sternum and through from the surgery.the upper pectoralis muscles being extremely careful notto work into, or put pressure on, the implants. There was After the first session Jenna was standing more erect,extensive burned scar tissue from the radiation from the experiencing 1/3 less pain, and able to breathe with aboutsternum, along the ribs, to the edge of the scapula in the 70% normal capacity — a large improvement. Jenna hadarm pit. The soft tissue strokes used to address the scar eight more sessions with the next two treating the sametissue were just enough pressure to get the tissue to soften areas as the first paying special attention to the scar tissueand only moved as the tissue released. Additional work and restrictions to breathing. The fourth session was a pelvicwas done on the insides of the arms to address the internal balancing session to bring more support to the changesrotation that was pulling the shoulders into medial rotation. in the thoracic area and especially to further release the deep muscles of the abdomen including the intestines toAfter Mary’s first session she reported breathing more easily, address the indigestion. Jenna noted a normalizing of herthe dull ache around the armpits had diminished, and the digestion and she was breathing better than before theswelling in Mary’s arms was reduced. The range of motion of accident. Jenna’s following sessions treated the thoracic,her arms had also increased and she was finding it easier to pelvis, and head/neck/shoulder areas to bring her entirelift things around the house. Mary had three more sessions body into support and balance and completely out of theworking specifically with the core distortion restrictions in the core distortion. Jenna was able to resume her normal lifethorax and the scar tissue from her surgeries and radiation. activities pain free and fully functional.After each session there was reduced swelling in the armsand easier expansion of the chest when breathing that As you can see in all of these thoracic cases the key toincreased with each session. their recovery was addressing the core distortion which is a spiral twist in the body with rotated iliums and tipped sacrumWhen Mary came for her fifth session her thoracic area and causing exaggerated curvature of the spine and thorax andarms were doing so much better that a session was applied uneven leg lengths. Each of these clients had been in thethat would further balance her pelvis and give support to her core distortion since birth and releasing the core distortion toimprovements in the thoracic region. Mary had five more create structural support for all the changes was necessarysessions alternating between the thoracic region, pelvic for rehabilitation from the damages of surgeries and invasivebalancing and the head/neck/shoulders. After the additional medical treatment. Additionally, specific myofascial softsessions the core distortion was gone, her thoracic area tissue protocols were necessary to address the scar tissuewas supported, and the scar tissue that had restricted her and further release the soft tissue restrictions of the corebreathing and lymph flow causing her pain was softened and distortion. The good news – clients can be fully rehabilitatedacting like normal tissue. Mary was able to use her arms and can fully return to normal life activities after thoracicto lift her two year old grandson. Mary’s recovery was now surgeries by integrating the CSCDR with specialized softcomplete. tissue protocols.Jenna, the 36 year old mother and survivor of the auto Please visit our website for more information – www.accident with surgically repaired broken ribs, also presented StructuralEnergeticTherapy.com. You may also contact mein the core distortion. The CSCDR was applied to bring through that site with any questions you may have.support to the thoracic region and release the exaggeratedcurvatures in the thoracic spine and ribcage. This wasfollowed with specialized soft tissue protocols starting inthe abdomen up through the diaphragmatic arch to release NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 7

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COLUMN Chronic Pain By John Wilson, III, LMT Like attracts like. Most clients with chronic pain live they have Restless Leg Syndrome or overall discomfortin a world where numerous professionals have told them in their legs, these folks typically have many insecuritiesthat they need to accept and learn to live with the pain and lack self-confidence.they are in on a daily basis. This is not so, as the first lineof these paragraph states, like attracts like. There is a definite link, as we all know, between the human emotions and chronic pain. How do we treat these As Therapists we all strive to help our clients obtain a problems? I would like to share with you some of thehealthier lifestyle. We create a “Sacred Space” in which ways my Native American heritage teaches about “Heal-healing can take place and have permanent results. We ing” as well as some things I learned in Hawaii, studyinghave to treat heart, mind, body, and spirit. Leave one of Lomi Lomi.those out and the pain and sickness continues. I bring the client, always referring to them by their Most of us become LMTs because we have a strong name or as friend, into my treatment room. The atmo-desire to help people in the healing process. Most of us sphere is relaxing, soft mixed music of the four elementshave relied our entire lives on an “internal guidance sys- playing so the client can connect. They are sounds of thetem” to help ourselves and others. This “guidance” is a earth, wind, and water with a little dig ridu or soft drum-connection to a power greater than ourselves. This is the ming inner mixed as well as soft candles burning and theuniversal mind, God, The Creator, or Wakan Tanka in my smell of sage and sweet grass in the air. A low fan blowsown Indigenous tongue. allowing for a good energy flow in the room. Grandpa Fools Crow always referred to us medicine We talk about the results they wish to have. A free-people as hollow bones thru which the Creator dispenses dom from pain and fear and of joy and happiness oncehealing. the pain is gone. All the fun they will have and resuming their previous responsibilities. The client is usually getting So often we rely on exactly what we learn in school. excited about their healing process and start to believeWe learn about the human anatomy, physiology and mus- that they can be pain free.cle manipulation. But, there is much more to a humanbody than this. The spirit, the true self, shows itself in a I explain to them that first I will take them on a guidedphysical form such as chronic pain, cancer, PTSD and so journey, a brief guided meditation if you would, to helpmany more physical issues. To truly help our clients we prepare them for the gift they are about to receive. I tellneed to help them shift their thoughts as well. We need them not to expect anything, just go with the flow andto help them achieve a healthier mind; we are already at- anything they feel or see within their mind, to not blocktempting to help them to have a healthier body. it, just allow it to be. I explain that they may experience bouts of uncontrollable laughter or crying, possibly both. During initial assessments of clients, I have noticed Do not attempt to subdue it. Allow it to be. This is emo-a pattern in thoughts that correlate with chronic pain as tional release, release of the blockages within the body,well as other disorders on health issues they are experi- which holds their pain. As therapists we all know the con-encing. Our clients usually feel comfortable and safe with cept of satellite pain and muscle pain is a reflection ofus and allow themselves to be vulnerable with their life emotional pain.stories. We are usually the first health care professionalthat show them true compassion and genuine concern I have them on the table face up and have them takefor their wellbeing. This combined compassion and what in 7 deep breaths in thru their nose and out thru theirwe do thru touch is a sacred act. A lot of times we may be mouth. I have them continue this as I speak. I tell themtheir last effort to become healthy and feel better. to imagine a little packman, wolf or anything they want to imagine going thru their body, devouring anything that Most physical problems refer to emotional issues. For is not wanted in them. The painful spots in the physicalinstance, when clients have neck and shoulder pain, they as well as emotional pains. To “eat up” the resentments,tell me they feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. guilt, and, remorse. To destroy selfish self-seeking mo-They feel responsible for good and bad in the lives of all tives and to let go of past wrongs done to them. Then Iwho are connected to them. With lower back pain, my cli- have them imagine their spine growing out of their bodyents usually have financial worries and concerns. If they and down into the earth, to the heart of the earth wherehave Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or just other related armissues, this tells me that they never learn from their mis- Continued on page 11takes and keep repeating the same actions. And should10 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

Learn . . . Pain Headaches Fibromyalgia John F. Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB Approved by NCTMB & Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy International lecturer, author, and authority on Myofascial Release.300$SemReingaisrtse&rfRoer c3eive Sunny Isles, Florida off Miami Area Myofascial Release I Myofascial Unwinding Myofascial Release IIJanuary 8 - 11 ( 1⁄2 days), 2015 January 12 -14, 2015 January 15 -18 ( 1⁄2 days), 2015To Register or for Additional Seminars . . .1-800-FASCIAL MyofascialRelease.comChronic PainContinued from page 10there is fire and lava and to allow their “packman” and all son that she had pain in her neck for most of her life andits sickness to be burnt up there, and to bring the spine now it was gone. She did stop by the spa a few monthsback into the body. As they are still breathing deeply, I ask later still pain free. Do I believe this was the reason forthem to see light coming into their body. A most beautiful her pain? The answer is irrelevant, what is important isenergizing light. I don’t tell them a color. I want them to that she did. She released the emotions along with it anddiscover their own personal “light”. is now pain free. Now I step out of the way, I think to myself, “let my At the time I started research and working this way,hands be your hands” and go where I’m guided. I start I lived in a very small town known as “Indian John” andat the head and move around the body clockwise, the people started coming to me when nothing else worked.movement of the sun. I use Swedish, forearm Lomi Lomi, Doctors, nurses, town officials as well as your normal ev-as well as wave like movements and rocking. My own ery day folks. The more predominant members of com-techniques as well as some I learned in Hawaii that is munity would come early morning or late evening to avoidnot incorporated much on the mainland to my knowledge. being seen. I still laugh about that. All had unique experi-I use no clock and the session is over when it’s over. I ences on the table. The doctor even avoided a surgery.know when to stop may take as little as 45 minutes or upto an hour and a half. Grandpa always told me I could rise as high as I want- ed in service to the Creator and to the people as long as I The results are amazing. Some people have “visions” remembered that the power did not come from me. It wasduring the treatment. One person told me that in a past life on loan from a power greater than me. The things I haveshe was a pirate and that she saw a man cut off her head seen may seem unbelievable but it can be summed up byand she felt hate for him. But, during the treatment she grandpa’s most famous quote. “That which is a mystery iswas able to forgive. She stated that this must be the rea- sacred and that which is scared is a mystery.” NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 11

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Education Corner WELLNESS CONCEPTS, P.A. VAL NARDO PH.D., LMT Essential Oil - Frankincense 2014 CEU Seminars 6 CEUs/$180 Each By Katie Haley *6 CEUs Nov 15 Practical Applications ofBoswellia carterii Energy Principles in Massage & BodyworkFrankincense is one of the oldest and most precious oils used *6 CEUs Dec 13 Deep Tissue Massagein biblical times. Today it’s gaining popularity in the world Safe & Effective Techniques for Commonof aromatherapy and used by many massage therapists.The benefits are mental, physical and spiritual. Personally Problem AreasI would not use it in a full body massage because the Location: WEST PALM BEACH AREAscent can be over powering and intense for some people.Conditions like respiratory problems, asthma, colds and Specific Site: TBAinfections respond well to frankincense in a diffuser. For the Registration: 561-632-2525therapist it is valuable for meditation and to center yourself Email: [email protected] working with clients.  Web:www.iahp.com/nardophdlmt NCBTMB Provider #451874-12To use:Apply 2-3 drops on a tissue and inhale for a few minutes  FL Provider # 50-14066Rub 1 drop in palms, cup hands over nose & mouth andinhale SCIATICA? BACK/HIP/LEG PAIN?Blend 5 drops frankincense, lavender and orange with a cupof sea salt for a soothing hot bath Diffuse 5 frankincense with equal parts eucalyptus andlemon for purifying air. Keep in mind that pure frankincense oil is expensive andshould be purchased by a reputable supplier. Watch out forsynthetics as this oil has a reputation for being adulteratedwith other chemicals. Frankincense boosts the immunesystem and connects you to higher states of consciousness.  Education Corner Online Muscle Review NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 13 Muscle Review: Pronator Qua- dratus Origin: Medial, anterior surface of the distal ulna. Insertion: Laterial, anterior of sur- face of the distal radius. Action/Function: Although prona- tor quadratus lacks the pronator teres’ power and speed, the small quadratus is still a capable prona- tor. It has transverse fibers that lie deep to the flexor tendons and a major nerve and blood vessels of the anterior forearm. The majority of the muscle is inaccessible, ex-cept for its most lateral portion. This small palpatory win-dow, however, is also the location of the radial artery-soexplore gently.

COLUMN An Introduction to the Massage Therapy FoundationThe Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) is a non-profit Case report contestsorganization with the mission of advancing the knowledge The Massage Therapy Foundation Student and Practitio-and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific ner Case Report Contests are intended to enhance pro-research, education, and community service. Many of the fessional development and research skills. Case reportsprograms developed by the Foundation may have a direct play an important role in scientific and professional litera-impact on practicing massage therapists. Here are a few ture. Writing a case report helps develop communicationof those programs. skills, critical thinking skills, and could contribute to fu- ture research and clinical practice. The Massage Thera-Research Grants py Foundation has offered Case Report Contests sinceThe MTF advances the massage therapy profession 2006 as a way to provide an opportunity for massage andthrough administering research grants. Rigorous re- bodywork practitioners and students to develop researchsearch about massage can challenge tradition, but it skills and enhance their ability to provide evidence in-strengthens our profession, and provides guidance for formed massage to the public. Cash prizes are availablemassage therapists to be as effective as possible. Since to the winners of each contest. Prizes are contingent onits inception, the Massage Therapy Foundation has fund- publication of the case report. If you are interested in sub-ed 39 research projects, with a total of $720,366. Top- mitting a case report, instructions can be found at http://ics have ranged from massage for peripheral neuropathy www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/student-practitio-related to chemotherapy, to postural control of elders, to ner-case-report-contests/.migraines, cancer, and spinal cord injury. The maximumaward is $30,000 for a one-year project period. The re- Case Report Webinar Seriessearch grant is available to investigators who have ex- However, if you are not sure how to write a case report,perience in the relevant field of research, and are pres- the Massage Therapy Foundation in collaboration withently associated with or have secured the cooperation of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)a university, independent research organization, or other is pleased to provide you with a free webinar series oninstitution qualified and willing to function as a Sponsoring writing a case report. This five-part series dissects theOrganization for the purpose of this project. In addition essential sections of a case report and demystifies theto funding research grants, the Massage Therapy Foun- writing process, making it easy for you to write your owndation has consulted on numerous large-scale studies, case report. In case you missed the original webinarfunded two systematic review articles (one on stress and viewing, the recordings are now available once a webinarone on sports massage), and hosted three international has passed. Learn more about the free case report writ-science conferences on massage therapy research. ing webinar series through the above link.Scientific research journal Community Service GrantsThe Foundation initiated the International Journal of Ther- The Massage Therapy Foundation believes that mas-apeutic Massage & Bodywork: Research, Education, & sage therapy should be accessible to everyone. OurPractice (IJTMB) in August 2008. This quarterly scientific Community Service Grants deliver massage to under-journal uses an open access approach to scholarly pub- served populations all over the world. To date we havelishing, allowing readers free access to articles online. granted $411,463.49 to 81 Community Service Grants allThis approach provides for the dissemination of scien- over the globe, and served diverse populations rangingtific findings not only to professionals in the massage and from prisoners transitioning back to society, to childrenbodywork field but also to colleagues in associated disci- orphaned by the Japanese tsunami, to farm laborers inplines and professions. If you are interested in receiving Central Mexico. This program is designed to promotefree emails alerting you about new research articles, you working partnerships between the massage therapy pro-can sign up on www.IJTMB.org. fession and community-based organizations.14 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

An Introduction tothe Massage TherapyFoundationThe maximum award is $5,000 for a one-year project pe- Conclusionriod. These grants are available for organizations or affili- The Massage Therapy Foundation was founded by theates of organizations that have been in existence for at American Massage Therapy Association in 1990 with theleast one year in the respective state or province; are tax- mission of bringing the benefits of massage therapy toexempt under schedule 501(c)(3) in the U.S., non-profit the broadest spectrum of society through the generation,charitable organization in other countries; currently pro- dissemination, and application of knowledge in this field.vide some therapeutic or other service programs to the We do this by receiving donations and granting funds forcommunity; and have designated a qualified staff mem- research, community service, educational initiatives, andber to oversee the program. To find out more information conferences. We also provide direct consultation to thein the community service awards, visit our website http:// medical and research communities, and educate mas-www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/community-service- sage therapists about the world of research. For moregrants/. information, visit our website at www.massagetherapy- foundation.org. MASSAGE IS A NEW DEAL WINNING HAND Special Convention Rates! Convention Registration Now Open! Payment plans available! Starting today you can register for convention to reserve your spot. We are introducing new Super Saver prices. You can attend for as little as $99. We have payment programs where you design your own payment plan. You can purchase a Super Saver Package and save even more with a special rate for the hotel and convention. This package also has the payment program available. These low rates are for a limited time, so don’t miss out on the special deal! Register today at www.myfsmta.org. Limited time offer, register & book now! NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 15

COLUMN The Treatment of Low Back Pain with Taoist Pain Management Acupressure By Wolfgang Luckmann AP, LMT (Fl. 19842), Dip. Hom.Taoist Pain Management is based on the ancient TCM Egypt and explain the relationship of the vibrational force(Traditional Chinese Medicine) concept that the body that connects Heaven and Earth “As above, so below.can be perceived like a holograph and therefore three- As below, so above.” runs one of its tenets. The principaldimensionally. In TCM, the body, mind and spirit are all idea is that Heaven and Earth reflect one another andinterrelated through the invisible network of channels that therefore, they mutually influence one another - yetand acupressure points that form a cohesive network. remain opposite in Nature. Too esoteric for today’s world?A network that connects cells, tissues and organs in an Amazingly in TCM literature, this law is extrapolatedinvisible web. It is through this network of channels that upon and forms an important philosophical basis forour universal life-force, called Qi in TCM courses. (Reid treating patients. In a basic handbook of Chinese andD. – The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing all modern TCM practitioners, The Nei Jing (The Yellow– Boston – Shambhala Preaa – 1994.) . Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine – Maushing Ni – Shambhala Press – Boston,London – 1995), this law ofHow can we use this knowledge effectively in treating correspondences is laid out as follows: “ For diseasespatients successfully? We have to explore this concept of of the upper body, treat the lower body. For diseases ofinterconnectedness and three-dimensionality further by the right, treat the left. For diseases of the front, treat theapplying the ancient Hermetic Law of Correspondences. back. For diseases of the inner, treat the outer.”(Audi, Robert –The Cambridge Dictionary of HermeticPhilosophy (2nd ed.) – Cambridge. Cambridge University Continued on page 17Press – 1999). This set of laws originated in Ancient Photo 1 (left): Treatment of left-sided low back pain. Dots mark Urinary Bladder 61 and Gallbladder 40 points on right lateral heel area. Color indicates intensity of the pain. Photo 2 (above): Another view of treating low back pain with distal points. Treatment of right-sided low back pain with acupressure points on and around the left heel.16 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

Treatment Remembering aof Low Back Dear Friend WhoPain Epitomized Our LMT ProfessionIn bodywork using the Taoist method of acupressure By Lesli R. McQuiston Lopez, MNM, LMT,and in Tui-Na (Chinese Medical Massage), the low back Palm Beach Chapter, Presidentis mirrored on the heel and parts of the dorsum of thefoot. The low back can also alternatively be mirrored on I remember the day clearly; the day I receivedthe back of the skull. The therapist just has to find two or a message from Joy Krieger’s mom. Joy was gone.three corresponding acupressure points on and around She was not on an Earthly Quest out West to learnthe heel ( Urinary Bladder Channel ) or back of the skull ( new ways to relate to and help her clients, nor to gainthe Governor vessel or Urinary Bladder channel ) to treat more personal, spiritual growth. She was permanent-low back pain. The intensity of sensitivity of the points will ly, physically gone.be an indication that he has found the right connection. For those of you whom did not have the honor ofHe will then place one hand, which we will call the healing knowing her, Joy was a source of great strength andhand, on the sorest site of the low back and use gentle empathy, a Reiki Master for well over 35 years andacupressure with the other hand, which we will call the one of the most highly regarded employees of Mas-healing hand, on the corresponding points. The therapist sage Envy. She brought her full intention to each ofgently rotates counterclockwise (right – to – left) on an her clients regardless of where she worked.acupressure point until the sensitivity of that point ceases.Pressure is the weight of a nickel. The healing hand We met by divine intervention when we both at-which emits qi, should be lying gently on the low back site tended massage school at the same time, though sheof discomfort. Pressure is about the weight of a quarter was in the night class and I was in the day program.coin. As soon as the points become substantially less Several of our members were also in these programssensitive, the low back treatment area is tested for any during that time and remain some of our most re-remaining signs of discomfort. spected chapter members to this day. We miss her atTaoist acupressure is a comprehensive and non- both a personal and professional level.confrontational energy system for treating low back painand for that matter, any myofascial pain successfully. To that end, I will be proposing to our Chapter Board an Annual Memorial Scholarship in her nameREFERENCES: to promote our FSMTA values to prospective Palm1. The Complete Book of Health and Healing – Reid D. Beach Chapter members, to include up to 2 students and one current member (based on financial hard- – Shamnhala Press – Boston – 1994 ship, on a case by case basis). Recipients will be en-2. The Nei Jing , The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of couraged to submit an article to Massage Message detailing what the scholarship opportunity has meant Internal Medicine – Maushing Ni – Shambhala – to them. Boston, London – 19953. The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy ( 2nd ed. ) – In Loving Memory of Joy Krieger, LMT Cambridge University Press, P. 378 et al - Cambridge (2/14/1950-10/4/2013) - 1999 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 17Wolfgang Luckmann was originally trained as a HighSchool teacher at the University of the Witwatersrandin Johannesburg, South Africa. After emigrating to theU.S.A. he launched into a career of holistic medicine bystudying to become a massage therapist first and then anacupuncture physician. He is at present teaching some12 continuing education courses for massage therapistsall over the country. At the same time, he is practicing hiscraft in Fernandina Beach, near Jacksonville, Florida.

COLUMNIt's Holiday Dinner TimeWill you be having the white meat or dark? By Joseph LaTorre, LMT Have you ever sat down for Thanksgiving or Christmas phate) produced by mitochondria (the powerhouse of thedinner and found yourself wondering why turkeys have some muscle cell that converts energy into usable forms). Slowdark meat and some white meat? Well, you were not the first. muscles have more mitochondria, and are packed with more myoglobin (an iron and oxygen binding protein) giving them A scientist named Ranvier reported differences in mus- a darker, reddish color. The more myoglobin there is in thecle color within and among animal species back in 1873. The cells, the redder, or darker, the meat.explanation for the color differences is pretty simple and hasa basis in physiology. Red (slow twitch) fibers are suitable for maintaining sustained contractions necessary for posture, and are con- The dark meat of your holiday bird is “red” or slow-twitch sidered fatigue resistant. This is because they can harvestmuscle. The white meat is “white” or fast-twitch muscle, and more energy from cellular respiration to produce ATP, andmost animals have some combination of these two fiber are activated by small diameter (slow conducting) motortypes. neurons. Humans also have dark and white meat. White (fast twitch) fibers are dominant in muscles used Some of our muscles, like those used for maintaining for rapid movement and are capable of generating largeposture in the back, have a higher percentage of slow twitch amounts of tension over a short period of time. They havefibers than fast. Our calf muscle, the soleus, is made up of fewer mitochondria and less myoglobin (hence their “white”around 90% slow twitch fibers. Others such as those control- appearance) and fatigue much more easily than red fibers.ling eye movements are made up of only fast twitch fibers. They depend on glycolysis for ATP production, and are ac-Function dictates form in these highly specialized muscles. tivated by large diameter (fast conducting) motor neurons. From an evolutionary standpoint this makes sense. Ournot so very distant ancestors’ daily survival sometimes dic- Athletes can have a higher percentage of one or the oth-tated a long walk or jog in search of food. Other times, a fast er type. For instance, Olympic sprinters may have as muchsprint or jump may have kept one out of harm’s way. The as 80% fast-twitch fibers and long-distance runners mayexact composition of each muscle is genetically determined, have as much as 80% slow-twitch. Weight-lifters need fast-but, on average, humans have a mixture of about 50% slow twitch fibers for quick bursts of strength, and long-distanceand 50% fast fiber types. swimmers need the constant movement provided by slow- Why are they colored differently? twitch fibers. The red (slow) muscle fibers are more efficient at usingoxygen to generate fuel known as ATP (Adenosine triphos- So, the next time someone calls you a turkey, they may be more right than they know! Happy holidays!18 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

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ANNOUNCING... AssocSiattaitoen&News New Webinars! Your member benefits just keep growing! Starting in January we will begin providing you with online webinars to help you succeed! You can learnlive or view when it’s convenient to you. We will start the year focused on helping you and your successwith Howard Partridge. He is the exclusive small business coach for the Zig Ziglar Corporation. He ownsthree other companies and has owned nine small businesses altogether. He is the author of 7 Secrets of aPhenomenal L.I.F.E., and 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business. Howard has been recognized by some ofAmerica’s top business trainers including Dr. John C. Maxwell who said, “If you want to be a phenomenalsuccess, get around phenomenally successful people like Howard - he not only knows the way, butshows the way.” At age 23, he started his first business out of the trunk of his car and built it up to a multi-million dollar enterprise.  We will cover topics throughout the year such as marketing, HIPAA, business building, and a variety of techniques. Look for more information and the schedule in December.Refer A Friend & You Could Win!When you refer a friend or colleague you could win a great prize.  Not only will you receivethe other great referral benefits, but your name will be entered for a chance to win a greatprize.  Each drawings prize will be selected by the EC and Membership Chair.  You could win an IPad, Massage Products or other great prize selections. Win you refer afriend we all win by growing a stronger Association that unites, promotes and protects themassage profession, and has since 1939!  NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 21

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Calendar of Events NOVEMBER 2014 1.................................................................................. Registration Opens for Florida Massage Convention & Trade Show presented by FSMTA! 15............................... Deadline for Ads/Articles in 2015 Jan/Feb issue of Massage Message magazine 27 - 28.............................................................................Thanking Holiday FSMTA Corporate Office Closed DECEMBER 2014 10..................................................................................................................................BOMT Conference Call 25 - Jan 2........................................................................... Winter Holiday FSMTA Corporate Office Closed Find the FSMTA on Facebook! Search for these pages and like them today: State: Florida State Massage Therapy Assoc. (FSMTA) Convention: Florida Massage Convention and Trade Show Members: FSMTA Members (Closed Group) Sports Massage: FSMTA Sports Massage Team Plus, each Chapter has its own Facebook page as well...so look up your Chapter today! NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 23

AssoSctiaatteio&n NewsTampa Bay Chapter Partners AgainWith MacDill AFB Health & WellnessCenter to Celebrate MTAWBy Jane Kordish, LMT, CIPI, Community Relations Chair Tampa Bay Chapter In keeping with Florida State Massage Therapy Asso- to do longer demonstrations than last year. Spreadingciation guidance, our goal for Massage Therapy Aware- out into the gym provided us with a larger work areaness Week is to “increase and promote public awareness and freed up the Grand Foyer for a more formal “centerof the benefits of massage therapy as part of a healthy stage” series of demonstrations with an area for attend-and active lifestyle.” We also stress “the importance of ees to sit. Our LMT’s also felt comfortable referring attend-visiting a well-trained licensed massage therapist.” In ees to other practitioners if theyconcentrating our efforts at the HAWC, we are able to had the time to get more thanreach active and reserve military members of the Army, one treatment. This is somethingAir Force, Navy, and Marines, their family members, retir- that we love to do. We know forees, civilian employees, and international service mem- example, that a VacuTherapybers and their families. treatment BEFORE an Active Iso- lated Stretching session will help Our association’s goals for promoting health and free up the body so that stretch-wellness and the HAWC’s mission dovetail nicely with ing is easier. We know that aeach other. We have a lot of people at MacDill who are postural assessment from ourdealing with stress, who work AND work out hard, and Structural Integrationist can bewho need our support to stay fit and resilient. The HAWC the place to start before otherprovides great programs and outstanding services. We modalities are used in treatmentare always proud to partner with them to care for our of postural issues. Kinesio Tapingmilitary community. after a Sports Massage supports and lengthens the effectiveness of that massage. We had 30 licensed massage therapists participatein the event this year. In addition to outstanding partici- We estimate that, just as last year, we were able topation from the Tampa Bay Chapter, we also welcomed reach a couple hundred people with educated touchmembers from the Sarasota/Manatee chapter and the and with verbal demonstrations in just a few hours. WeCentral Florida chapter of the FSMTA, as well as having were able to provide nearly 150 individual hands-onour Association’s State President and 1st Vice President treatments this year!with us. Our practitioners treated everything from low back We provided all services on a complimentary basis. pain and running injury pain to TMJ pain and dysfunc-We had 6 sports massage stations, 5 chair massage sta- tion, shoulder issues, postural issues, lack of range of mo-tions, and stations for 12 different modalities of massage, tion in joints, and many other concerns.bodywork, and movement therapy. The feedback we received from attendees was Our modalities were Active Isolated Stretching, Sports across the board positive. The biggest change we wouldMassage, Kinesio Taping, Structural Integration, Swedish like to see would be MORE participation from our Mac-Massage with Aromatherapy, MediCupping, The Felden- Dill community. We hope that word of mouth will helpkrais Method, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Thai so we encouraged those who attended to spread theYoga Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Myo- word and bring their friends, families, and colleaguesfascial Release. next time! We felt that we were able to be more focused oneach person we worked with this year and were able24 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

AssocSiattaitoen&NewsTampa Bay Chapter Partners AgainWith MacDill AFB Health & WellnessCenter to Celebrate MTAWPictured Left to Right, Front to Rear: Frank Picone, Blythin Leggett, Jane Kordish, Kathy Souder, Diane Forrester, Alex Spassoff,Kelly Olson, Vilma Palacios, Shurla Roland, Bev King, Rissa Wray, Leiah Carr, Mary McWilliams, Lena Roberts, Stacie Nevelus, SamBelyea, Bonnie Kissam, Marvin Ayala, Krystal Haworth, Joyce Prahasky, John Testa, Scott Roberts, Dallas Cohn, Debbie Sieber,Michael McGillicuddy, Lance Mattes, Aaron Mattes, and Pat Romeo. Not pictured: Angel Viera, Joanna Pyatt, Nicole Lewis, JeffBello, and Russell Haworth Mobile Fingerprinting Services www.A1AFingerprints.com Group Discounts available.We travel to you to complete your level2 livescan fingerprint quickly and easily.Mention coupon code FSMTA for $10 off NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 25

Chapters’ Holiday Plans Sarasota/Manatee Chapter, Eddie Hooper, II LMT Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at 6:00 pm South Gate Community Center  Live Dinner music, Catered dining, Auction and Raffle fundraiser $25.00 per person                    We are looking forward to a Great turnout and have invited Debbie Sieber to be our Guest at this party. She is our Chapter Liaison and will swear in our BOD. Will install Board of Directors for 2015-2017 - Debbie Sieber. Flagler/Volusia Christmas Party, Greg Neely  LPGA International Country Club 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach FL 32114 Dec 10, 6:00 pm EST $25 per person Palm Beach Chapter, Lesli R. McQuiston Lopez December HOLIDAY GATHERING! We ARE having a December meeting on the 18th (third Thursday of the month) which will be OUR HOLIDAY GATHERING! There will be a Self-Care Themed Presentation (Honor Thyself in order to Honor Your Clients even Better) along with many gifting opportunities and food fare supplied by our host meeting facility, the Ramada Inn/ Café Pesto, located at 1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, WPB. There will be an RSVP process to enable us to effectively plan for a Successful Experience for all in attendance.26 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc. 978 Douglas Ave, Ste 104 • Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Toll Free: 877.376.8248 • Ph: 407.786.3307 • Toll Free Fax: 877-224-2392 [email protected] • www.fsmta.orgMembership Join this successful, energetic Benefits association of remarkable members!• Optional Professional, For over 70 years the FSMTA has served as Florida’s state professional association Property & Casualty for Massage Therapy. FSMTA membership leads the nation in accomplishments for Insurance the massage profession. Incorporated on June 15, 1939, FSMTA is a not-for-profit• Group Health Insurance Florida Corporation. Options FSMTA is administered by an Executive Board of Directors of LMTs consisting of five• Continuing Education Executive Officers elected by the membership and every Chapter President. The Programs Executive Board Quarterly Meetings are open to membership and the Annual• Legislative Consultants in Membership Meeting is held at the Convention. Tallahassee Monitoring The Chapters are local branches of the FSMTA through which members have a Legislation to Protect Your direct voice in the direction, goals and decision making. The Chapters are admin- Right to Practice istered by a Chapter Board of Directors of LMTs consisting of five Chapter Officers• Subscription to Massage elected by the Chapter membership. The Chapters hold regular, local Member- Message Magazine ship and Board meetings. There are currently 19 FSMTA Chapters in Florida.• Subscription to Local Chapter Newsletter Join FSMTA online at www.fsmta.org• Annual Convention with Membership Discounts FSMTA Legislative Program• FSMTA Sports Massage Team Legislative Issues affect the entire Massage Therapy Profession! Support from• Local Chapter Meetings every LMT, Student, and Associate Member empowers the profession.• Professional Affiliation & Networking Our Major Accomplishments• Promotional Products• Community Service (With your support the list will grow) Opportunities• Representation at the • Legal designation changed from the Masseur/Masseuse to Licensed Massage Board of Massage Therapist (LMT). Meetings• Use of Logo & All Official • Legislative consultants in Tallahassee reviewing all legislation affecting the Publications Massage Therapy practice and actively promoting the profession.• Organized Grass Roots Legislative Campaign • Changing the terminology in the definition of massage from manipulation of• Membership Certificate, “Superficial Tissue” to “SOFT TISSUE.” Card & Logo Slicks• Member-only section on • Changing Insurance Law enabled LMTs to bill health insurance for Rx services www.fsmta.org including (a national precedent). Therapist Locator • Maintaining exemption from Florida sales tax on services for all massage therapy services. • Exemption from the 1988 Dietetics Act, enabling LMTs to continue providing nutritional products. • Retaining massage therapy license law during F.S. 480 Sunset Reviews. • Successful grassroots program with a united voice in protecting professional rights. • Annual Legislative Awareness Days at the Capitol. Only YOU can protect your profession and your right to practice. Support the FSMTA Legislative Program. Contribute the equivalent of “just one” treatment per year. Do it today — for your future! NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 27

Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc. 978 Douglas Ave, Ste 104 • Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Toll Free: 877.376.8248 • Ph: 407.786.3307 • F: 877.224.2392 • [email protected] • www.fsmta.org Membership ApplicationLast Name:_______________________________________________ First Name:___________________________________________ MI:___________Business Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________City:______________________________________________ State:_____________________________ Zip:_____________________ r Home r WorkBusiness Phone:____________________________________ Fax:_______________________ Home Phone (Optional):_______________________Email:________________________________________________________ Referred By:____________________________________________________r I give permission to have my name and business contact information released for profession-related referrals.Please list 3 modalities: 1.__________________________________ 2.____________________________________ 3.___________________________Chapter Membership Membership Level & DuesBased on geographic location - please indicate Please check all that apply.only one chapter affiliation you want to belong tousing the following choices: r Student - Attending an approved Florida Board of Massage Therapy School & haven’t passed the State LMT Exam.r Big Bend (Tallahassee)r Brevard School Name:_______________________________________________________________r Broward r 1 YEAR.............................................$50.00r Central Florida (Orlando)r Dade r Florida Licensed Massage Therapist - License MA#____________________________r Emerald Coast (Escambia/Santa Rosa) r 1 YEAR...........................................$125.00r First Coast (Duval County) r 2 YEARS.........................................$230.00r Flagler/Volusia r 3 YEARS.........................................$300.00r Gulf Coast (Panama City Area) r Member Application Fee*...........$15.00r Heart of Florida (Polk County) *Membership application fee only applies to new LMT members and past-due renewals.r Keysr North Central Florida (Ocala) r Associate - Supporting individual (non-LMT), school, company or organizationr Palm Beachr Sarasota/Manatee r Individual (non-LMT) r 1 YEAR...........................................$125.00r Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers)r Sugar Dunes (Walton/Okaloosa) r School r 2 YEARS.........................................$230.00r Suwannee Valley (Gainesville)r Tampa Bay r Company/Organization r 3 YEARS.........................................$300.00r Treasure Coast (Vero Beach)r State/Member-at-Large r Business r National r Professional Contribution (Optional) r Legislative Support - Our legislative program promotes our profession ........ and protects our right to practice. Please show your support! Contribute the equivalent of “just one” treatment for the year. $____________________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED...................................................... $_______________________Applicants interested in Liability Insurance need to complete the separate insurance form. If paying by check, please write separate checks.NOTICE: Please allow four weeks to receive the membership certificate and card. Membership dues and legislative contribution areNON-REFUNDABLE. Dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. In accordance with Section6033(e)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, members of the FSMTA are hereby notified that an estimated 10% of your FSMTA dues will beallocated to lobbying and political activities and our legislative program and therefore is not deductible as a business expense.AGREEMENT: By signing this application you agree to actively support the profession and educational objectives and purpose of the FSMTA.And pledge to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures and Professional Ethics of the FSMTA, Florida Statutes 480 and 456,Rules Chapter 64B7 and all applicable state and local laws and regulations.Signature:___________________________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________ Payment: r Check or money order made payable to FSMTA for amount enclosed $_______________________________________________ r Visa r MasterCard r Discover r American Express Credit Card #_____________________________________________________________ Name on Card:_______________________________________ Exp. Date:________________________________ Charge Amount $:_______________ Signature:____________________________________________ Billing Zip Code:____________________________________________3- or 4-digit Security Code:____________________________________________For FSMTA Office Use Only: Check/Auth #________________________________________________________________________________________ Revised 8/1328 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

FSMTA Professional Liability Insurance Program FSMTA’s exclusive package is offered through the American Massage Council Purchasing Group CONTACT DATAFull Name (First, Middle, Last) Establishment Name (if applicable)Office or Mailing Address (include Suite #) City State ZipOffice Phone Alternate Phone (Home, Cell, etc.) Fax EmailFL Massage License # License Current?  Yes  No Massage School Attended Date Completed Issue Date PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION (FOR QUESTIONS 1 THROUGH 8: IF YOU ANSWER YES, PROVIDE FULL DETAILS ON A SEPARATE SHEET)1. Has any malpractice allegation ever been asserted against you or your associates, or has there been any event or  Yes  No indication suggesting a claim may be made or that your care might have been deficient or caused harm?  Yes  No2. Has any agency or association investigated or taken any other action against you or your license / certification?  Yes  No3. Have you ever had liability insurance refused, declined, canceled, or accepted on special terms?  Yes  No4. Have you ever used any drug or substance that interfered with your ability to perform Massage Therapist duties?  Yes  No5. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of any violation of the law other than a minor traffic offense?  Yes  No6. Do you: do colonic irrigations, treat cancer, epilepsy, practice obstetrics, or make a differential diagnosis?  Yes  No7. List any other health designation you hold (D.C., L.Ac, etc.) ____________Are you separately covered for malpractice?  Yes  No8. Do you use any technique or therapy that was not offered as part of the curriculum at the massage school you attended?9. Do you use hot stones on your clients? (if Yes, a hot stone addendum and an additional $25 is required)  Yes  No10. List any entity you want covered as an additional insured-include address: COVERAGE OPTIONS SIGN THEN FAX OR MAIL APPLICATIONSelect your policy limit (includes both Professional & Premises liability I hereby apply for coverage. If provided, charge my credit card for the amountcoverage), along with any coverage options you need, then select the indicated. I hereby declare that the above statements are true, and I have notpayment option that suits you. misstated or suppressed any facts. I agree and understand that my policy is issued in reliance upon such statements, that such statements are deemed $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 @ $115 = material, that untrue statements could void my insurance and that this $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 @ $ 99 = declaration shall be a basis of, and form a part of my policy. I understand that General Liability @ $ 49 = this is a Claims Made policy which will only cover claims made during the Additional Insured @ $10 = policy period arising out of the rendering, or of failure to render, professional @ $110 = services subsequent to the retroactive date. I understand that if the policy Business Personal Property terminates for any reason, there is no coverage for claims reported after the termination date (even though the injury occurred while the policy was in($10,000 Limit - Lloyd’s of London Policy – Incl. Tax) force), unless Extended Coverage is purchased within 30 days after termination. I understand that there is no guarantee that coverage will be TOTAL DUE: renewed. I understand that, if coverage is granted, I shall have the duty to report in writing, within 48 hours, or as soon as practicable, any incidents reasonably likely to involve this insurance, including oral or written patient complaints, threats, or filings of lawsuits. PAYMENT OPTIONS SIGN: DATE: Check  MasterCard  Visa  Discover  AMEX REMIT TO: FSMTA ASSOCIATION SERVICES, INC.Card #: Expires: 978 Douglas Ave, Suite 104 Altamonte Springs FL 327143 or 4 Digit Security Code Billing Zip Code: Phone - 877-376-8248 • Fax - 877-224-2392 • Email - [email protected] • Website - www.fsmta.org 29 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE

AssoSctiaatteio&n News BECOME A FSMTA MEMBER! ASK ABOUT HOW TO RECEIVE GREAT BENEFITS! Welcome New FSMTA MembersBig Bend Edwards, Luz Gulf Coast Southwest Florida Dix, Debra Hall, Isaac Bahms, Petra Abbamonte, Austin Nelson, Barbara Joseph, Rose Chitic, Bridgett Baker, Brenda Norman, Donia Lamourt-tiru, Natanael Gladis, Janet Carlson, Christine Waters, Claressa Leek, Patricia Lee, Jessica Jonte, Maybel Medina, Danita Thrasher , Ashlyn Medina, AlfredoBrevard Merrell, Jessica Nelson, Theresa Bernardini, Monica Mobley, Nikeia Heart of Florida Pikosky, Christopher Buford, David Paugh, Patricia Colby, Alicia Pytlik, Taylor Clarke, Linda Pippin, Danita Eady, Jennifer Taylor, Kandi Codallo, Benedict Quintero, Gloria Force, Amelia DeLisa, Stacy Shetterly, Don Hall, Wendy Sugar Dunes Hayes, Laura Vargas, Michelle Marquez-pretel, Marta Mallory Iv, Theodore Holt, Jane Vass, Balint Moore, Valerie Lubin, Vanessa Vass, Joanna Simpson, Amber Suwannee Valley Nowlin, Kimberly Villanueva, Melanie Morrison, Paul Pearce, Kimberly Woodard, Venus Palm Beach Otani, Naoko Scales, Linda Xia, Domenica Allard, Thuy Vanags, Julie Boster, Gregory Tampa Bay Wilson, Karen Dade Eero, Irina Amiero-perez, Kristina Wilson, Karen Alcazar, Leonor Gliner, Lorri Bernabei, Keith Gomez, Maria Hess, David Cox, LisaBroward Jimenez, Hellmy Konidare, Jamie Engh, Barry Chevere, Peter Nieves, Paula Lee, Gina Gilliam, Mary (tory) Gagne, David Rengifo, Lenny Morse, Michelle Jeffrey, Lisa Gonzalez, Rawan Rosa, Kyra Murphy, William LaPointe, Kathie Goossen, Jennifer Santiago, Carlos Picard, Page Mallory, Sara Guthrie, Theresa Simpson, Melanie Schwab, Rylan McWilliams, Mary Han, Nara Viacava, Mira Wells, Marcie Minnick, Jennifer Jackson, Cassandra Moore, Christina Knight, Debra Emerald Coast Sarasota/Manatee Payne, John Moreau, Marie Keesey, Tabitha Aberle, Craig Phillips, Mary Ellen Newman, Joyce Lightsey-schultz, Jennifer Bennett, Christina Picone, Frank Patel, Sital Chirichella, Maryann Savarese, Jennifer Quant, Rony First Coast Goodwin, Sarah Schiller, Jason Richard, Rina Hostetler, Tammy Goyzueta, Henry Schiro, Tammy San Juan, Jennifer Lopez, Claudio Knight, Brian Schneider, Julie Schwartz, Elliott Mercado, Jill Kotlarczyk, Gregory Swalec, Jenna Segarra, Christine Snyder, Thomas Marazon, Julie Wright, Kerwin Vernon, Ayeisha Moore, Victoria Wolff, Judith Flagler/Volusia Palmi, Edyta Treasure Coast Wolff, Judith Blackman, Kameataanioka- Rodina, Debra Bagensie, Sheree Young, Candace Skeens, Kathleen Blankenship, Sandra lani Weinberger, Olivia Bommarito, TammiCentral Florida Ling, John Winder, Eric Hunter, Nancy Brandner, Derek Martin, Carolyn Perelli-minetti, Kelly Butler, Brittany Storozkova, Tatiana Cortez, Sophia Tipsword, Pamela Diaz, Amelia30 MASSAGE MESSAGE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

GET ALL OF YOUR CE’S AT ONE TIME FOR ONE LOW PRICE! FLORIDA MASSAGECONVENTION & TRADE SHOWPresented by the FSMTA JUNE 25 — JUNE 28, 2015 Caribe Royale All Suites Hotel & Convention Center Orlando, FL USASPECIAL NEW LOW PRICING! Online Registration & Class Selections Easy Payment Plan Special Package Programs Express Convention Check-In Classes With Leading Educators CE Records Retained Online Table Check Room Successful Start Program Monte Carlo Fun Night Success Summit-Business Makeover Casino Royale Banquet Fun and so much more!More CE’s Than Any Other Massage Convention In The CountryLARGEST FREE MASSAGE TRADE SHOW IN THE NATION Learn More and Register Today at www.MYFSMTA.orgLIKE US ON FACEBOOK: FLORIDA MASSAGE CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 31

FSMTA MEMBER SCHOOLSlink to fsmta member school websites via www.fsmta.org/schoolsAcademy of Cosmetology Georgia School of Massage2088 N Courtenay Parkway • Merritt Island, FL 32953 415 Horizon Dr, Bldg 200 #275 • Suwanee, GA 30024321-452-8490 • [email protected] 678-482-1100 • [email protected] Institute Heritage Institute5000C Coconut Creek Pkwy • Margate, FL 33063 6630 Orion Dr., #200 • Ft. Myers, FL 33912954-781-2468 • [email protected] 239-936-5822 • [email protected] School of America International Academy1060 West 49th Street • Hialeah, FL 33012 2550 S Ridgewood Avenue • South Daytona, FL 32119305-297-5208 • [email protected] 386-767-4600 • [email protected] Beauty Academy International Spa Institute7820 Glades Rd • Boca Raton, FL 33434 6A Bruin Rd • Bluffton, SC 29910561-487-1191 • [email protected] 843-815-4884 • [email protected] College Loraine’s Academy, Inc.1000 Coconut Creek Blvd • Coconut Creek, FL 33066 1012 58th St N • St Petersburg, FL 33710954-201-2074 • [email protected] 727-347-4247Center for Neurosomatic Studies Miami Dade College13825 Icot Blvd. Suite 604 • Clearwater, FL 33760 950 NW 20th St • Miami, FL 33127888-570-2680 • [email protected] 305-237-4088 • [email protected] Florida School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Ridge Career Center450 North Lakemont Ave., Suite A • Winter Park, FL 32792 7700 SR 544 • Winter Haven, FL 33881407-673-6776 • [email protected] 863-419-3060 • [email protected] School of Healing Arts The Praxis Institute - Hialeah7655 W Mississippi Ave., #100 • Lakewood, CO 80226 4162 W 12th Avenue • Hialeah, FL 33012303-986-2320 • [email protected] 305-556-1424Community Technical & Adult Education The Praxis Institute - Miami1014 SW 7th Rd • Ocala, FL 34471 1850 SW 8th St, 4th Floor • Miami, FL 33135352-671-4129 • [email protected] 305-642-4104, ext. 34 • [email protected] College Sarasota School of Massage Therapy425 S. Nova Road • Ormond Beach, FL 32174 5899 Whitfield Ave, Ste 300 • Sarasota, FL 34243386-267-0565 941-957-0577 • [email protected] State College Soothing Arts Healing Therapies School of Massage1200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Bldg 320, Room 334 12605 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Ste 2 • Miramar Beach, FL 32550Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • 386-506-3185 850-269-0820 • [email protected]@daytonastate.edu Southeastern College - GreenacresEverest University - Lakeland 6812 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste D-1 • Greenacres, FL 33413995 E. Memorial Blvd, Ste 110 • Lakeland, FL 33801 561-433-2330, ext 113 • [email protected] • [email protected] Southeastern College - MiamiEverest University - Pompano Beach 17395 NW 59th Ave • Miami Lakes, FL 33015225 N. Federal Hwy • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 305-820-5003 • [email protected] Southeastern College - St. PetersburgFlorida Academy  11208 Blue Heron Blvd, Suite A • St Petersburg FL 337164387 Colonial Blvd. Suite 100 • Ft Myers, FL 33966 727-576-6500 • [email protected] • [email protected] Space Coast Health InstituteFlorida College of Natural Health - Sarasota 1070 S Wickham Rd • West Melbourne, FL 32904616 67th Street Cir, East • Bradenton, FL 34208 321-729-9000 • [email protected] • [email protected] SunState CollegeFlorida School of Massage 2525 Drew St • Clearwater, FL 337656421 SW 13th Street • Gainesville, FL 32608 727-538-3827 • [email protected] • [email protected] Institute4081 E Olive Rd, Ste B • Pensacola, FL 32514850-476-7607 • [email protected] MASMSASGSEAGMESMSAESGSEAG• NE O•VNEOMVBEMR/BDEERC/DEMECBEMR 2B0E1R42014

ChapterCalendarsBig Bend Chapter - contact John Lilly, [email protected], 805-766-8864. Meetings areheld the second Tuesday of every month. Most meetings include a 2 CE presentation. Wehave a chapter party in June and December. Email or call for location or CE information.Meeting information can also be found at http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FSMTA-BigBend/.Brevard Chapter - contact Carl Stewart, [email protected], 321-633-7475. Meetingsare held on the second Tuesday of every month on a location rotation between Cocoa andMelbourne. Always from 6 - 9 pm with 2 CEs. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Please visitour web site www.fsmtabrevard.org to get exact locations and directions. Join us now onFacebook - FSMTA Brevard Chapter.Broward Chapter - contact Abraham Paredes, [email protected], 954-821-4907. Meetings held first Tuesday of each month at Imperial Point Medical Center in Ft.Lauderdale from 7 - 10 pm.Central Florida Chapter - contact Lania Crouch, [email protected], 407-361-8443 . Palm Beach Chapter - contact Lesli Lopez, [email protected], 561-319-1814.Meetings held the third Monday of each month at Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, Meetings held third Thursday of the month, 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm, at Ramada West Palm Beach,99 East Marks Street, Orlando, 32803. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Announcements at 6:30 pm. 1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (January - November). I-95 to PalmPresentation of 2 CEs is 6:45 pm-8:45 pm. Check details for each meeting at www.fsmta-cfl. Beach Lakes Blvd. (go west) Comfort Inn (first traffic light) on right. Map located on website:com . Like us on facebook: FSMTA Central Florida Chapter! www.pbfsmta.com.Dade Chapter - contact Angel Orozco,[email protected], 305-854-3100. Chapter Sarasota/Manatee Chapter - contact Eddie Hooper, [email protected], 941-356-meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Educating Hands, 3883 7160. Meetings held third Wednesday of each month. Visit our website www.fsmtasarasota.Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm. org for meeting time and location, as well as other important information.Emerald Coast Chapter - contact James Fritschle, [email protected], 850-485-0552. Southwest FLORIDA Chapter - contact John Graham, [email protected],Meetings are held at The Fortis Institute, 4081 East Olive Rd, Ste B, Pensacola, FL, on the 239-369-9986. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at Bass Pro Shops,second Monday each month, 6 - 9 pm. Check schedule at www.ecfsmta.org. GulfCoast Town Center. Visit our website at www.fsmtasw.org.First Coast Chapter - contact Sally Burton, [email protected], 904-759-6347. Meetings Sugar Dunes Chapter - contact Stacy Shidemantle, [email protected], 850-are held at Specialty Hospital Jacksonville, 4901 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32207, the third 543-4919. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. We will now be alternatingThursday of the month, 6:45 pm. Check schedule at www.firstcoast.myfsmta.org. between Source Institute, 30 Beal Pkwy SW, FWB and Career Institute, 1008 Airport Rd, Ste. C,Flagler/Volusia Chapter - contact Greg Neely, [email protected], 386-631-8311. Destin. Refreshments/Fellowship 6 pm; Business 6:30 pm; CEs/Presentation 7 - 9 pm. Visit ourChapter meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, 6 - 8:30 pm at Keiser website at www.fsmtasugardunes.org.University Auditorium, 1800 Business Park Blvd, Daytona Beach. www.fsmtafv.org.Gulf Coast Chapter - contact Marion Padgett, [email protected], 850-774-0675. Suwannee Valley Chapter - contact Michael Bates, [email protected], 352-214-Meetings held second Wednesday of each month at Hancock Bank Community Room from 2598. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at Haven Hospice of Gainesville,6 - 9 pm, 23rd Street, Panama City. 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, 6:00 pm.Heart of Florida Chapter - contact Adele Boyd, [email protected], 407-847-5349. Tampa Bay Chapter - contact Joyce Prahasky, [email protected], 813-787-6399.Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, no meetings in July Meetings held third Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, social networking, 7 pm -& December. Locations change monthly, check website for locations/presenters/topics. Business Meeting and CEs, see website for location details.Meeting information can be found at www.heartofflorida-fsmta.org. Please visit www.fsmta-tampabay.org for directions, dates and CE classes.Keys Chapter - contact Mary Ann Nelson, [email protected], 305-509-0672. Treasure Coast Chapter - contact Ross Hoffman, [email protected], 772-359-3608.Meetings are held quarterly and rotate locations throughout the Keys. Meeting times/ Meetings held third Wednesday of each month at Indian River State College Main Campus.locations will be posted in the chapter newsletter that is emailed the 15th of the month. www.treasurecoastfsmta.org.North Central Florida Chapter - contact Bruce Gonseth, [email protected], 352- Schedules subject to change without notice.362-9469. Meetings held third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm with CE presenters onmost nights starting at 7 pm at Marion Baptist Association, 1520 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470.Visit our website at www.fsmta-ncf.org. Join us on Facebook. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 • MASSAGE MESSAGE 33

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You’re invited to become a member of the new national organization for massage schools, teachers and continuing education providers Mission: The Alliance is the voice and advocate for the community of massage therapy schools and educators. Our Goals: ▶ Strengthen and improve massage education by providing information, resources and educa- tional opportunities to institutions, administrators and teachers ▶ Advocate for the interests of members ▶ Provide forums for learning, fellowship and mutual support ▶ Serve as the designated representative for massage therapy education in dealing with other stakeholders in the field, as well as organizations and regulatory bodies outside the field ▶ Develop standards that guide and inform the effective teaching of massage therapy ▶ Promote access to massage therapy education to those who are seeking it, from entry-level training through post-graduate studies Membership: The Alliance features separate categories of membership for Massage Therapy Schools, Teachers, and Continuing Education Providers. There is also an Associate category for industry partners who provide services and products to our members, as well as a Supporting Member category. Design and Leadership: The Alliance is an independent non-profit organization created by educators, for educators. It’s govered by a nine-member Board of Directors, and the day-to-day operations are handled by a world-class management company in the Washington, DC area. Benefits: The Alliance stands up for the interests of its members! Joining the Alliance will also give you access to exclusive resources that will keep you up-to-date on the issues and changes that affect the domain of massage therapy education. You’ll get discounts on the Annual Confer- ence and other meeting opportunities. Questions? Email the Alliance at <[email protected]>. Visit the Alliance online for more information at www.afmte.org 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Virginia 22102 | 703-506-2888