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In This IssueLaurie Craig, 2 Time National Award Winning Educator 1 & 6-7Newsletter Information . . . . . . 2Welcome New Members! 2 & 4Letter from the President . . . . 3 Chapter Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 4If You Schedule It They Will Come . . . . . . . . . . . 5What Is Our Role at Life’s End 8-9How Will You Further Your Profession? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10CEUs: Fibromyalgia . . . . . . . . 11Chapter Awards . . . . . . . . . . 12 June’s Chapter Meeting Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13State License Renewal . . . . . . 14Look Before You Lease . . . . 15Beauty is more than Skin Deep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Meet Peachy . . . . . . . . . . . . 17AMTA Student Highlight . 18-19Parkinson Disease & Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . 20A Call for Member Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21AMTA School Highlight . . . . 22Outreach Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 23Certified Asian Bodywork Therapy Program . . . . . . 24-25
Please support our advertisers!ASHA School of Massage . . . 19Compassionate Touch . . . . . . 26Barton’s Hearts & Hands . . . . 26Massage Associates of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Volume 33: Issue 17 September 2012
HANDS ON GEORGIAThe Newsletter of the American Massage Therapy Association — Georgia Chapter
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Hand in Hand Together We Lead the Way
Co-founder Georgia Massage School by Emily A . FrancisAlthough she’s
not a massage therapist, Laurie Craig is one of the most iconic figures in the Georgia massage therapy community. The mention of her name never fails to bring a smile to those who learned anatomy from her. Hard and fun are most often mentioned. Fun isn’t always associated with anatomy and physiology, so you know immediately that she is special.
EducationHer passion for biology began in
the 9th grade, where her enthusiasm for dissection earned her permission to take home a fetal pig, much to her mother’s chagrin. She stored it in her closet and brought it out frequently to study and dissect, and even joined the biology club, Biophiles, and still refers to herself as a biophile, ”one who loves biology and all life.”She went on to earn her
undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology, but soon realized her greatest joy and skill is teaching, and
even taught the labs from classes she’d attended earlier in the same week. She went on to teach at several schools and universities, including the University of South Carolina and Life Chiropractic College.It was at Life College that she
met Joe Dispenza, student, author, chiropractor, and hypnotherapist. She “marveled at how he sat in class and listened attentively. He did not take notes, he did not seem to panic along with his classmates, and so being a wise teacher, I went to him for help. Our students are our best teachers.” It was Joe who inspired Laurie to create her own learning affirmation and if you were ever her student, you know this affirmation well!
“Today, Everything I see, Hear, Read and Do Will Come to Conscious
Memory by Desire.”
Transition to massage schoolsJoe Dispenza helped her pick up
some extra teaching hours at a massage school so she could buy a grand piano for her daughter. Laurie was impressed by how many ways a skilled massage therapist could impact the quality of life of a person from birth to death. After teaching massage
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PROFESSIONAL
July 2012Mary Beth Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDonough Pamela Michele Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warner Robins Karynna Marquez . . . . . .Decatur Linnette Yard . . . . . . . . . . Duluth
June 2012Rahmah Ruqayyah Abdul-Rahim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RoswellCara Barous . . . . . . . . . . . AtlantaSherrie Lehyn Gore . . ChatsworthDionna John . . . . . Amherst, NHJennifer Denise Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phenix City, AlVanessa N. Sumlin . . . . ConyersKandice Renee’ Terrell . .Decatur
Supporting MemberPatricia Babin . . . . . . . . . .Ellijay
May 2012Anthony Cooper . . . . . . . . . . Rex Faun Marie Haney . .Fayetteville Sheldon Herbert . . . . . . Suwanee Howard L. Keller . . . . . Palmetto Kasie Kraemer . . . . McDonough Joseph Nichols . . . . . . . Suwanee Sabine Plunkett . . . . . . . .DecaturRobert Roffwarg . . . . . . Marietta Jennifer Shaw-Trimble . Marietta Saie Zhao Sr. . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta
April 2012Chelsey Leigh Cann . . CummingJill Castillo . . . . . . . . .Covington Wendy Elmore . . . . . . . . .Milton Dawn Marie Kelley . . . . Acworth Myrna Lovell-Jones . . . .Decatur Tracey Sidhwa . . . . . . Kingsland
March 2012Nicholas Blount . . . . . . . MaconIsabel Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . .Dalton Laura Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . .DaltonAmy Gensler . . . . . . . .Alpharetta Ruo Min Li . . . . . . . .Fayetteville Mei Lin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth Heather Irene Long . . . . Irwinton Rui Mao . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Annetta Nowell . . . . . . JonesboroMegan Ohara . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Susana Ortiz . . . . . . . . . MorrowJacqueline Pearce . . . . . . .Alanta Amanda Skorupski . . . Townsend Elizabeth Jane Spencer . . Bishop Kesha Walker Wynn . . . Statham Ashley Young . . . . . . . . . Smyrna Ying Zhang . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Catherine Claire Zuckero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dahlonega
STUDENTSJuly 2012Graduate StudentsCynthia Lynn Adams Dunwoody Octavia Burke . . . . . .Cartersville Bobbie Jones . . . . . . . . . .Decatur
New Members! From MARch 2012
Thru JULy 2012
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el·e·vate /ˈeləˌvāt/ Verb: To move (something) to a higher place or position
from a lower one; to lift .
This is the theme for AMTA National Convention which will be in Raleigh North Carolina, October 3-6, 2012.
The Georgia Chapter is constantly striving to elevate our service and excellence level as well as elevate the knowledge and skills of our members. The meeting in June was well worth the time and travel to attend. Your new BOD really stepped up to the plate, taking care of every little detail. During the meeting, it is always a learning process for EVERYONE, including me. Never be afraid to empty your cup and elevate the level of knowledge again. Joan Nichols, Member at Large with the inside scoop, suggested we update our member profile to prepare for National’s project to elevate public awareness of massage and our members. If you have not been on the National web site amtamassage.org, go there, and update your locator service profile. On June 20, National launched the AMTA Massage Therapy Tour. When the AMTA van comes to Georgia, they will use the locator list to contact professional members and invite them to participate in events near them. At each event to date, the AMTA van has been on a major news channel announcing the importance of using AMTA massage therapists. So, update your profile so both National and potential clients can find you.
Opportunities to elevate are all around you. A simple gesture of giving someone a balloon while in the hospital will elevate their spirit. A call for an appointment and the client tells you that they found you on the AMTA web site, elevates your business. Nancy Porambo’s September 22-23 class in McDonough, on Fibromyalgia will elevate your knowledge and skills.
Join your Chapter Board at the National convention in Raleigh this year. Meet members from across the nation; meet the instructors you have read about in the Massage Therapy Journal; meet members of the National Board. I will be more than happy to show you the ropes, as the rest of the Board will, as well.
Remember, AMTA is membership driven. That means by you the member. Without you the member, not only does your chapter start deflating, so does the National membership and AMTA’s ability to send a positive message about massage therapy and its benefits. Without the member, we do not exist.
Terri Barton
AMTA Georgia Chapter 4 Coosawattee Ave., Suite C
Rome, Georgia 30165
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Barton [email protected] . . . . . 770-548-8093
First Vice President . . . . . . . .Ben Glosson [email protected] . . . . . . . . 404-992-8665
second Vice President . . . . . Cindy Farrar [email protected] . . . . . . . .770.508.9016
third Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Open
secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Osborne [email protected] . . . . . . 770.548.8811
treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Stanley [email protected] . . . . . .770.324.2988
MeMbershiP secretary . . . . . .Loyce Kemp [email protected] . . .478.397.1839
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CJ Lowe [email protected] . . . . . . 404-847-0301
education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Farrar [email protected] . . . . . . . .770.508.9016
Fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Glosson [email protected] . . 404-992-8665
goVernMent relations . . . . Ben Glosson [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . 404.992.8665
Meeting Planning . . . . . . . Spirit Carmon [email protected] 770.369.3049
newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Stanley [email protected] . . . 770.324.2988
noMinating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bernie Kopp [email protected] . . . . .912-222-6426
outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Glosson [email protected] . . . . . 404.992.8665
e-Communications . . . . . . . . Toni Roberts [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678.421.4325
Letter from the President
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chapter calendar 2012
September 22st - 23rd Educational Offerring - Nancy M. Porambo “Fibromyalgia - Demystifying the Unexplained Disorder” - 12CEUs
October 3-6 AMTA National Convention Raleigh, NC
October 21-27 National Massage Therapy Awareness Week http://www.amtamassage.org/member/nmtaw.html
October 31st All Georgia Massage Therapy Licenses expire. Renewal Link: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/massage
November 20th BOD Teleconference
December No Meeting Scheduled
chapter calendar 2013February 23rd- 24th Annual Meeting/Elections BOD Meeting 6pm Education Class TBA Atlanta School of Massage
March 29th - 31st BOD Strategic Planning & Leadership Training
September 25th - 29th National Convention Ft. Worth, TX
Teena Dyess Swift . . . Columbus Hae Young Yi . . . . . . . . Marietta
June 2012Lucinda A. Seikaly . . . . Norcross
May 2012Alicia Nan Taylor . . . . . Marietta
Graduate StudentsMelanie Brookman . Fort GordonChelsea Denise Dixon . . . . Hiram Sarah Elisabeth Fisher Doraville Teresa Hardage . . . . Hogansville Maria Peacock . . . . . . . . Calhoun
May 2012Graduate StudentsGloria Lee Scarborough . . . . . . . Taylorsville Kimberly Windham . . . . Augusta
April 2012Nkosi Moyo . . . . . . . . . . Athens Brittany Nicole Stevens . . .Broxton
Graduate StudentsKatrina Acosta . . . . . . . . Norcross Freida Annette Bates . . . . . Rome Sydena Nicole Forsyth . . Lindale Christy Faye Francher . . Calhoun Lauren Kelli Touchstone . . . . . . . Alpharetta
March 2012Connie Erb . . . . . . . . WoodstockAnn Minish . . . . . . . Watkinsville
Graduate StudentsNina Montague . . . . . . . . AtlantaTemperance Stone . . . . . . Smyrna
TRANSFERS (Professional Members)July 2012 Nancy J. Bergeron. . . . Savannah Barbara Olsen Smith . Gainesville
June 2012 Terressa Yavonne Evans . . . . . . . Milledgeville China LaShun Street . . . . Athens
May 2012Erica Beetler . . . . . . . . SavannahLinda Knapp Glisson . . . Fortson Danyielle Jackson . . .Greensboro Howard Keller . . . . . . . . PalmettoHelen Ruth Mitchell . . . Marietta Natasha Uffner . . . . . . . . Canton Susan West . . . . . . . . . . Marietta
April 2012Michael Abbott . . . . . . . . .Darien Andrea Burke . . . . . . . . . SmyrnaTameka Janelle Cudger . . Atlanta Corey Dobyns . . . . . . . . .Decatur Darlene Goltz . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Sonya Jones-Parker . . LoganvilleTimothy John Poniewasz . . . . . . Atlanta
March 2012LaTasha Bester . . . . Chattanooga Jim Green . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta Leisel Kemp . . . . .Bloomingdale Joe Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta
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THE MASSAGE COACH IF YOU SCHEDULE IT, THEY’LL COMEBy Coach Cary Bayer
“If you build it, he will come.”— The Voice, in Field of Dreams
Recently, while communicating on my Facebook page that’s dedicated to coaching licensed massage therapists with marketing tips (http://www.facebook.com/BusinessCoachingForLMTs) an LMT in New York State asked me how to get more clients. It’s the single most asked question of me by body workers throughout the country. I asked her how many more sessions she wanted to do each week, and how much time she had available for them. She said she wanted 10 more weekly clients. A marketing coach for massage therapists, I proceeded to teach her a secret for manifesting that I teach in some of my CE courses, that wasn’t mentioned in The Secret, the best-selling video and book. In other words, you heard it here first.I told her to block off time in her
calendar, date book, smart phone—whatever she uses to keep track of her appointments--for these 10 new clients to show up. In her case, what made the most sense was to add two more clients at the end of each of her five workdays, say, from 3—4 PM, and from, say, 4:15—5:15 PM. In and of itself, that doesn’t automatically cause 10 new clients to ring her up on the phone and ask her for late afternoon appointments—at precisely the time when she wants them. But, I told her, here’s the kicker: if no new client shows up on Monday from 3—4 PM, when you’re “expecting” him, then work on marketing your business at that time. The key here is the discipline
of doing this, and not going out to the Giant for bringing home some groceries. Since the time is already blocked off for massage, it becomes more possible for such a person to learn about you and reach out for you. Ditto from 4:15—5:15 PM when there’s another open slot for such a person. The beauty of this technique is two-fold: first off, it makes use of the power of creative thought, the secret behind The Secret. Secondly, it also enables you to use this time that’s been blocked off to do some marketing and communication of your work without taking phone calls, read your emails, post on Facebook, and the hundred and one other things that you might do to stay distracted from the all-important work of marketing your work—bringing people to your table.You can also use part of that
blocked-off hour to do some “inner” work to help manifest such clients, such as affirmation and visualization exercises, among others. These I’ve already explained in previous columns. Build new clients into your consciousness and schedule book, and happy manifesting!
* * *Cary Bayer was keynote speaker at the
2006 AMTA national convention. Widely known as The Massage Marketing Coach, Cary is a Life Coach; CE provider licensed by NCBTMB and Florida Dept. of Health’s Board of Massage Therapy; and faculty member of Massage Business University, who writes for Massage Today, and AMTA publications in 14 states. His three dozen publications include 11 specifically for massage therapists, plus 2 DVDs, one of which has been translated into Japanese. He’s coached more than 260 LMTs. His CE seminar, “Build a $100,000 a Year Massage Business” is very popular among therapists. http://carybayer.com/massage-therapist-coaching.html
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students for many years, she went on to become Dean of Students at an area school. What started as a part-time way to earn some extra money soon became a full time passion, and eventually led to her co-founding the Georgia Massage School. Her daughter uses that piano to this day.
Massage ResearchWith the founding of what is now
the Massage Therapy Foundation in 1990 and our industry’s focus on research, Laurie was ready. Her research experience at the University of South Carolina and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science instilled knowledge and passion about the process of research and the importance of blinded studies and peer review. She served as the principal investigator in a research study supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. A Controlled Pilot Study of the Effects of Neuromuscular Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease(2006)*was a collaborative effort with Emory University Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Laurie covered all of the research and created the pilot study and Rick Garbowski, Co-founder of Georgia Massage School, developed the massage protocol.
The results of the Parkinson’s study indicated that Neuromuscular Theraphy has a positive impact on the gross motor skills and the perception of self of Parkinson’s patients. Laurie continues to be an advocate for massage therapy
research and has served on the AMTA committee to develop research literacy in massage school curricula.
Opening Georgia Massage SchoolIn 2009, Laurie and Rick founded
Georgia Massage School (GMS)in Suwanee. The business partners wanted to create a student-centered learning environment in which adult learners were able to balance the demands of work and family life with their education. At GMS, their passion is evident in all aspects of the curriculum and even the building itself.
This huge undertaking was made even more challenging when, weeks before the school was to open, Laurie was diagnosed with breast cancer. She named her tumor Gracie, stating that it was by the ‘Grace of God’ that she found the tumor. She advocates awareness of one’s own body and attributes her knowledge of her own anatomy as a key factor in her early detection. Three weeks before the school opened, Laurie underwent a bilateral mastectomy, complicated by a postoperative infection requiring
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Upcoming Massage Online Courses offered by National:
l Massage for Active Seniors
l Massage Ramifications of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord
l Massage Therapy for Depressed Clients
l Receptor Techniques for Painful Necks
l Relieving Sciatica
For further information and a list of other online courses, go to:http://www.amtamassage.org/courses/listing.html?CategoryId=3
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a second surgery and a PICC line — all before the doors opened to the new school. Sara Raiser, now a medical student at the University of Florida talks about her first day of class (with permission):
The first person I was greeted by before I could sit down was Laurie Craig, a co-owner and co-instructor at the school. She walked up to me, slapped playfully at the tubes and drains hanging out of her arm and said, “We’re playing doctor today, you know.” She flashed her contagious smile and then walked off to greet some other students who were walking in. Until about halfway through the first hour of orientation, I was not aware that Laurie had been battling with newly diagnosed breast cancer. I had no idea that she had been diagnosed with estrogen-positive cancer, undergone mastectomy, and was now, in addition, fighting an infection on top of everything else. And here she was, not going to miss the first opening day of the school she had co-founded. I was floored.
Laurie was incredibly motivated to bring her body back to health. And there was no doubt in anyone’s mind, much less her own, that she was winning. Stretching constantly, receiving manual lymphatic drainage treatments (Vodder Method), eating an intensely healthy diet excluding estrogenic foods,
and, when the time came, receiving deep tissue massage to mobilize fibrous scar tissue that threatened to limit her mobility.
Presently Laurie has her range of motion in both arms fully restored and enjoys teaching a full schedule with Rick at Georgia Massage School.
About Laurie craigLaurie has a Bachelors and Masters
of Biology from the University of South Carolina. Her research on Parkinson’s disease has been published in Movement Disorders, 2006.
She was the first professionally trained massage instructor credentialed by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. She developed the first college level Anatomy and Physiology courses for massage therapists in Georgia. She serves as a subject matter expert and test item writer for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards and previously for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Laurie Craig was the recipient of the prestigious AMTA Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year award in 2007. She then followed that up by becoming the first recipient of the American Massage Conference Educator of the Year in 2011.
Laurie Craig and business partner Rick Garbowski are the proud owners of Georgia Massage School in Suwanee. She is dedicated to creating a quality experience both in the classroom and in the overall school environment. Laurie combines her rare combination of teaching skills with a comedic
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edge that students remember and embrace years after experiencing her classes.
Laurie resides in Alpharetta with her husband of more than 40 years and enjoys their two children, three grandsons and large extended family. She has a large sewing studio where she enjoys creating personalized gifts for family and friends.
To contact Laurie go to www.georgiamassageschool.com
Emily A. Francis is author of the upcoming book, Stretch Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Individual and Assisted Stretching Blue River Press and a long time student of Laurie and Rick.
*Movement Disorders, Vol. 21, No. 12, 2006, pp. 2127-2133 © 2006 Movement Disorder Society; “Controlled Pilot Study of the Effects of Neuromuscular Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”, Lauren H. Craig, MS, Anna Svircev, CMT, MPH, Michael Haber, PhD, and Jorge L. Juncos, MD
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Whether you feel called to work in hospice care or find yourself caring for a loved one this question applies to you: What is our role in serving the person who is living in the final stages of life? It’s important to consider a few basics about the process of hospice care and to recognize that the later stages of life are part of a continuum.
Life-limiting illness means the person has been diagnosed with a progressive condition that affects quality of life and death is eminent within a more or less predictable period of time. When a person enters hospice care, he or she agrees that the focus of medical care will be comfort and quality of life—not curative. An individual may enter hospice care at any point along the continuum. Some are referred to hospice services at the time of diagnosis of a life-limiting illness and may receive hospice care for weeks or months. Others don’t seek out hospice care until entering the final stages,
referred to as actively dying. When visiting an inpatient hospice
unit affiliated with a hospice in the Chicago area, I asked the nurse what the average length of stay is. She told me that it is three days and that many of their patients are actively dying upon admission. This hospice unit offers massage therapy services to all patients
and their families. So again, I ask, “What is our role?” I’d like to offer a frame of reference that has served me well as a foundation from which to act. These are simple ideas that I have gathered along my own path of service.
Our Purpose: To be a healing presence. There
comes a point when massage as we know it is no longer called for. Instead we are called upon to bring forth something that comes from deep within—our ability to simply be present. Rather than cling to prescribed techniques we must trust the simplicity of human compassion and our capacity to
Hospice Massage: What is Our Role at Life’s End?
by Ann Catlin, OTR, LMTA Time to Remember By Dana Whitfield Take a run with me back to
1990 as the AMTA georgia Chapter partnered with the Sports Massage Team and the Atlanta School of Massage to train 108 massage therapists to assist athletes for the first georgia State games . georgia Tech was the host and held the various sports on the Tech athletic fields .
Yes, there was a grand group of eager massage therapists who were well instructed by Ira Wikel, Bonnie Mah gibert, Dan goodchild, Carol Woods, plus many others .
The first training session was held in Sandy Springs at the Lutheran Church of Apostles . Special t-shirts were ordered for all those proud massage therapists who completed the training .
The grand event was kicked off with an Opening Ceremony as sport teams lined up to parade on to the field . The usual Atlanta traffic kept several from getting in parade line up for the Friday Opening Ceremony . Flexibility and Plan B was quickly implemented with excitement as those who were supposed to carry the AMTA georgia chapter banner had not arrived . Dana Whitfield, Chapter President, george Sciple, Vice President and Ric Clark, Chapter Treasurer lined up all those
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offer it to another. Our best resources when serving the dying person don’t come from the techniques we’ve studied but from within our own hearts. We become the space-holder, allowing the dying person his/ her own process and experience and sometimes serve as an anchor for family members and other caregivers. To enhance the quality of life.
Doing what is called for in the moment to ease any form discomfort is the best approach to take. One minute you might be offering a gentle foot massage or holding a hand and the next moistening dry lips or helping to turn the person onto his side to make breathing easier. One of my favorite quotes is from Mother Teresa: “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” Hospice service is about doing the humble work of each moment as it unfolds.The National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization recognizes massage therapy as a valuable contribution to end-of-life care, stating “Therapeutic massage is becoming a significant modality in end-of-life care because of
its effectiveness in relieving anxiety, pain, and discomfort.” Serving those in hospice care can be profoundly rewarding as we contribute to the quality of life at a very personal and sacred time of another’s life. And, just as importantly, we will influence the nature of end-of-life care._______________________________Ann Catlin, LMT, OTR is a leader in the field of massage in eldercare and hospice. She has 30 years experience with elders in facility care, persons with disabilities and the dying as an occupational and massage therapist. She is the director of the Center for Compassionate Touch LLC, an organization that provides Compassionate Touch® training across the nation. Ann’s vision is a world where a healing presence in the form of touch is commonplace and every elder, ill and dying person has access to the benefits of Compassionate Touch®. She may be reached at www.compassionate-touch.org.
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available hoping the rest would soon arrive . Dressed and decked out in red, white and blue waving American flags, we were ready for our time to march in . Bonnie Decker helped carry the ASM school banner .
The AMTA georgia Chapter continued participating in the georgia State games for 5 years with faithful sports massage training other massage therapists . Because they had out grown the space at the church, Bonnie remembers what a challenge it was using a room at the Peachtree Dunwoody/Hammond Marriott and trying to line up and get all the massage tables to fit with space for massage therapists and instructors to teach . ~
A Time to Remember Continued
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While in massage therapy school, I stumbled across the Massage Therapy Foundation’s (MTF’s) student case report contest. I was in the process of formulating a question when life happened. I fell off a horse, broke a finger and jammed two joints. Down to one fully functional hand, finding ways to complete massage therapy assignments became interesting (and time consuming) enough. Fortunately, MTF had recently opened a professional version of the same contest, and the deadline was seven months later! Thus began my foray into massage therapy research. I received honorable mention
for my first entry into the contest. The following year, I won MTF’s professional practitioner’s case report contest. As a result, I received the opportunity to present the findings of that study at both the AMTA National Conference and the Complementary and Integrative Medicine Conference. I plan to publish these results in a journal.Currently I am involved as part
of a team of research massage therapists working on a study examining the effects of massage and light touch in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. The study is conducted through
How Will You Further the Profession?By Erika Larson LMT, MSBIOE
Emory University’s psychiatry department. This study marks the beginning of a partnership between Emory University’s psychiatry department and the Atlanta School of Massage (ASM). A grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) is funding this study, which is a continuation of a study conducted at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Mark Rapaport, the principal investigator on the study will be speaking at the 2013 International Massage Therapy Research Conference in Boston, MA, presented by MTF. Partnerships between researchers
and massage therapists are invaluable as they enable all those involved to contribute their expertise while gaining exposure to other fields from qualified individuals. In other words, the scientists can be scientists and the massage therapists can be massage therapists and both groups will be better prepared for further collaboration. Those without access to a research
team can still contribute to the body of evidence for massage therapy. Often, case studies pave the way to the funding of larger studies, such as the one I am currently working. At a recent AMTA-Georgia Chapter continuing education class, Ruth Werner described case reports as citizen science. Anyone can complete a case report. And there are resources available to assist you such as the links to research references on AMTA’s website and MTF’s website. Continuing education classes are available: MTF has compiled an online continuing education class “Basics of Research Literacy class”, Ruth Werner’s “Case Reports: Citizen
Science”, etc. In addition, MTF is organizing a mentor program to connect those massage therapists starting out in research with more established researchers. The stage is set; how will you further the profession? ~_____________________________ERIKA LARSON: Erika is currently
employed by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as an Orthotic Technician and also by Atlanta School of Massage as a Research Massage Therapist.RUTH WERNER: Ms. Werner is a
retired massage therapist, writer, and educator with a passionate interest in massage research and the role of bodywork for people who struggle with health. Her groundbreaking textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology was first published in 1998; keeping it current is now her main occupation, and the 5th edition was released in early 2012. In addition, she writes a column for Massage and Bodywork magazine and teaches continuing education workshops all over the country. She has served on committees for the Utah Department of Public Licensing, the AMTA, the National Certifying Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Ruth was extremely honored to be selected for the AMTA Council of Schools Teacher of the Year Award for 2005, but her greatest honor is to serve as the president of the Massage Therapy Foundation. The Massage Therapy Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charitable organization that works to advance the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.
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Hilton Garden Inn - 95 Highway 81 West, McDonough, Georgia 30253
Class Schedule
About The Instructor & Class
AMTA Members Cost: $100; After September 1st $120 Non-AMTA Members Cost: $200; After September 1st $240
Check Chapter website for updates and further information www.amtaga.org/classes
SATUrDAY REGISTRATION – 7:30 am; Class Time: 8 am to 12 pm Lunch & Membership Meeting – 12 pm to 1:45 pm; Afternoon – 2 pm to 5 pm
SUNDAY REGISTRATION – 7:30 am; Class Time: 8 am to 1 pm
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NANCY M. pArAMbO: Nancy has worked in the field of chronic pain for the past 20 years as a neuromuscular therapist and more recently, has incorporated psychotherapy into her chronic pain practice. During her graduate studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, she intensively researched and compared the etiology and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. During her presentation, the student will gain a better understanding of the chemical functions and dynamics of the brain, and how sleep patterns and stress effect the body. She also gives the therapist a thorough overview of psychological disorders that may accompany a diagnosis of FMS.
Therapists who have taken Nancy’s class have remarked how informative the class is in helping them to understand the disorder, from not only a physiological perspective, but from a psychological perspective as well, something massage therapy education rarely touches. Nancy goes in-depth regarding genetic and environmental variables that may contribute to the development and maintenance of FMS and she promotes a whole-body/mind teaching perspective that also looks at individual lifestyle, motivational levels and attitude. Nancy completes her class with a review of the traditional versus alternative treatment methods used today and allows plenty of time for questions and answers. Students who have taken the class have remarked positively about Nancy’s energetic and thorough teaching style and concise teaching techniques. This is a “must take” course for the massage therapist who seeks a deeper understanding of chronic pain conditions like FMS and treatment or for therapists who would like to learn new information about contributing factors that may lead a chronic pain condition to develop into a long-term, disabling disorder.
For Classes Description and further information, go to: http://www.amtaga.org/next_chapter_offering
To RegiSTeR, email: [email protected] or
Call: 770-508-9016
MAil full pAyMenT To: AMTA-Georgia Chapter, c/o Barton Heart & Hands,
4 Coosawattee Avenue, Suite C, Rome, Georgia 30165
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Thank you, Mary Lou (left) for your hard work and valuable time!
HELLO GEORGIA CHAPTER!One of my Greatest pleasures while volunteering as the Awards Chair
for the AMTA Georgia chapter, is having the opportunity to hand out awards to recognize volunteers at our membership meetings.
The following volunteer awards were presented at the June 16, 2012, membership meeting in Macon, Georgia.
Mary Lou Ross, former 2nd Vice President, and Lori Dampier, former Secretary were honored with a beautiful outgoing officers plaque.
Although they are outgoing officers, they are both still a very important part of the Georgia Chapter Board of Directors.
Thank you both for your past and continued service as valuable volunteers.
Awards Recognition Certificates of Appreciation were also given to our tireless Event Volunteers (on the left).
Please stay tuned, as there will be a special Award Plaque presented at our September 22, 2012 membership in McDonough, Georgia.
A call for awards nominations for 2012 will be forthcoming. But it’s never too early to nominate some deserving volunteer for an award. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact me at (404)847-0301 or email [email protected].
Carolyn J. Lowe AMTA-Georgia Chapter Awards Chair
Certificates of Recognition
The Parkinson’s Walk Rome - April 21, 2012
Terri Barton
McKeever’s First Ride Gwinnett April 21, 2012
Erika Larson Anne Marie Dalloz Lori Dampier
Bike MS Deloitte Athens to Atlanta Ride May 6-7, 2012
Traci Jo Lee Dawn Kelley Jane Spencer Lori Dampier Ben Glosson Patricia Redfearn Jericka Jones Tonya Slater Stephanie Jackson Anne Marie Dalloz Monica McGhee James Wolf Natake Burke
Georgia Symphony’s Noteworthy 5K Marietta - May 12, 2012Ben Glosson
Chapter Awards
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Memories Georgia CHAPTER June’s Meeting • Hilton Garden Inn, Macon, GA
“Reaching for the Stars” Massage Therapy Foundation
Georgia was honored to display the quilt on loan from North Carolina
Spirit setting up raffle goodies
Ruth styling the raffle basket
Spirit and SueJoan Rau, Decatur
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have you Renewed or
Reinstated your Georgia State
License?
All licenses must be renewed by
October 31, 2012
For further information, visit:
http://amtaga .org/
regulation
Note: Allow at least four weeks for the renewal process.
2012 GA REG TEXT 270385 (NS)
Georgia Regulation Text - NetscanGA ADC 345-4-.05Filed RegulationsJuly 27, 2012Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
Reinstatement of a License* GEORGIA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY*
* LIcENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, INACTIVE STATUS AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE*
*Chapter 345-4*
GA ADC 345-4-.05 *GA ADC 345-4-.05 Reinstatement of a License. Amended.*
(1) Reinstatement of a revoked or lapsed license is within the discretion of the Board.
(2) An applicant for reinstatement of a revoked or lapsed license must submit a completed application provided by the board, payment of the required fee and evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(a) is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; and,
(b) submits a photograph of the applicant. Only a passport type (2” X 2”) photo taken within the past twelve months will be accepted; and,
(c) provides consent for the Board to perform a criminal background check; and
(d) if the license has been revoked or lapsed for *less than five (5) years*, submission of evidence of completion of twenty-four (24) hours of Board approved
continuing education, in accordance with Board Rule 345-4-.02, obtained within one (1) year of the date of the reinstatement application; and,
(e) if the license has been revoked or lapsed for *more than five (5) years*, submission of evidence of completion of twenty-four (24) hours of Board approved continuing education, in accordance with Board Rule 345-4-.02, obtained within one (1) year of the date of the reinstatement application, * AND*, verification of the passage of the FSMTB licensure competency exam, the MBLEx.
(3) The Board may impose any limits, sanctions, restrictions or other disciplinary actions as a condition of reinstatement it deems necessary.
(4) The Board may require additional verification of any requirements or credentials as the Board may deem necessary.
_____________________________Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-3, 43-1-7, 43-1-10, 43-1-19, 43-1-22, 43-1-24, 43-1-25, 43-24A-3, 43-24A- 7, 43-24A-8, 43-24A-10, 43-24A-14, 43-24A-17, 43-24A-20, 50-13-3. *History.* Original Rule entitled “Reinstatement of a License” adopted. F. July 5, 2007; eff. July 25, 2007. *Repealed:* New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 25, 2008; eff. Mar. 16, 2008. *Repealed:* New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 2, 2009; eff. July 22, 2009. *Repealed:* New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 31, 2011; eff. Sep. 20, 2011.
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LOOK Before you LEASE“Every contract is negotiable.” So
says Jud Bass, of Bass Commercial Real Estate. Really? Of course, because you can always walk away until the contracts are signed. The key is to avoid becoming so committed to a particular space that you effectively reduce or eliminate your bargaining power.
Keys for finding and leasing space:
• Establish priorities. Real estate deals are full of tradeoffs. Know what’s most important to your business. Need to be in a specific geographic area or in high profile space to attract a certain clientele? Focus on your priorities to keep your decisions on track.
• Be realistic. Yes, it’s a tenant’s market, but what are you offering in exchange for a great deal? How long have you been in business? How large is your space? Who do you expect to pay for construction? What type of security can you provide for the lease? Today’s landlords, even those with lots
of vacant space, don’t take as much risk as they did before the downturn. If you are a small business owner, do not expect the same concessions a national chain might receive. Be mindful of what your tenancy offers potential landlords and temper your expectations accordingly.
• Respect the process. Securing commercial space takes time, and for much of the process, you will have little or no control over the speed. Allow plenty of time
for touring properties, requesting proposals, negotiating terms, credit approval, lease negotiation, and construction. Six months or longer for this entire process to unfold is not uncommon.
• Curb your enthusiasm. Don’t become too heavily invested, mentally, in any specific location until all the terms and conditions are solidified. This includes not only economic terms, but also myriad other terms such as construction requirements and pricing, as well as the type and amount of security deposit required. Always have a plan B.
• Read the fine print. Rent is usually one of the largest expenses of small business. Yet
some business owners put more effort into purchasing a new printer than selecting their office location. Don’t be one of them. Know what’s in the lease, ask questions, and ask for revisions where they make sense. The value of competent legal review of the lease contract cannot be overstated. It’s a significant commitment, often with some personal liability attached, so take it seriously.
• Hire a professional. Doing it wrong is easy. Doing it correctly, on the other hand, requires a business owner to manage a complicated process with multiple parties involved at every stage. In almost all transactions, the landlord or seller will have professional representation. Shouldn’t you? Commissions are generally paid by the Landlord or Seller, so it costs you nothing. Even for new business owners with smaller requirements, there are plenty of commercial brokers who are willing to help. Find a professional you can trust to manage this process for you.
Jud Bass is a 15-year veteran in the commercial real estate industry. His firm, Bass Commercial Real Estate, specializes in the representation of local business owners in lease transactions.
Contact: Jud Bass, Bass Commercial Real Estate, Inc . (770) 639-2236 .
Copyright 2012, Bass Commercial Real Estate, all rights reserved.
You may have noticed a new look to our website. The chapter board of directors has charged me with updating our old website. With such a big project, the board turned me loose, so I jumped in with both feet. The first steps were:
1. to verify that the existing information is accurate and current;
2. to make the information to make it easy to find;
3. to find a template that is modern and consistent with our association’s branding, and;
4. to maintain timely content. Sharon Remaly (Decatur) has graciously volunteered to help me with this.
It’s been a fun project so far, and I think you’ve already noticed some big improvements. Check back frequently for more surprises. The software is a little quirky, so please be patient as I work out the kinks. Please visit www.amtaga.org and enjoy the new look and ease of navigation. My mission is for the chapter to provide a website that is valuable resource for you and your practice, one that keeps you connected to AMTA.
Want to be a website helper?With a project as big as our
website, there will always be room for improvement. We want to provide as professional an image as possible so that we all have a product we can be proud of. Since
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A New Look for the chapter WebsiteBy Toni Roberts, e-Communications Chair
you’re the audience we most want to please, your feedback is the most valuable.
Becoming a website helper is easy. If you see a grammar, syntax, or typographical error, if a link doesn’t work right, or if you have a suggestion for something that would be of interest to members, email me at [email protected].
For the errors, be sure to provide (1) the link to the page; (2) the paragraph; (3) line; (4) the incorrect quote, and; (5) what it should be. Thank you in advance for your help!
Tip: Filling out PDF FormsA tech savvy client showed me a
feature of Adobe Reader I had not been aware of. Did you know you can fill out a form in Adobe Reader and save it? Here’s how.
I’m using Adobe Reader version 10.1.3. If you’re using another version, the instructions may be
slightly different. You can download your free Adobe Reader at www.adobe.com.
In the toolbar, click on the picture that looks like a pen over paper. When you hover over it with your mouse, it says, “Sign, add text, or send a document for signature.” A menu will come up on the right. Click on, “Add Text.” Move your cursor where you want to start writing and click. When the cursor starts blinking, start writing. Move on to the next place you want to write, and click and write, and so on. When you’re done, save the document. You can then print it, or send it as an email attachment
This is a great tool for filling out class registrations or even candidate forms. ~
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Hello AMTA-Georgia Chapter Members! We have something very exciting to share with you. Your Chapter Board of Directors (BOD) had a brainstorming session concerning how Chapter members could be better represented, involved and connected. We wanted it to be ongoing and fun, to represent our commitment to you.Are you ready? Here it is . . . Meet “Peachy” our new AMTA-Georgia Chapter mascot! If you are thinking that “Peachy” is not very original, be thankful, that we aren’t in Wisconsin. How would you feel about “Cheesy”? This is YOUR Chapter and it is important to us, your (BOD), that you not only know this is your chapter, but we want to make sure that you and your communities are well represented. With that in mind, we will be kicking off a new campaign which will begin in the January Hands on Georgia newsletter and at www.amtaga.org. To make it happen, your participation is required.
AMTA Members All Over Georgia campaignAre you an AMTA-Georgia Chapter member? Where is your nearest landmark? It doesn’t have to be a statewide landmark, but something known in your area. Go to the landmark; take a few digital pictures of yourself or other chapter members in front of the landmark. If you can be performing massage in the picture
even better! Then send the picture(s), as many as you like, to Toni Roberts at [email protected] (preferably as an email attachment, and .jpg formatted). Be sure you include (1) your name, (2) what the landmark is, and (3) what city it’s in. That’s all! It’s an easy and fun way to take a break from the office too! Our goal is to highlight AMTA members all over Georgia. That includes you! Where’s Peachy?Hold on, the fun doesn’t stop there. Once a month “Peachy” will “travel” to one of your communities (with the help of Photoshop). And thus the Chapter game of “Where’s Peachy” will begin. To solve the monthly mystery of “Where’s Peachy”, we will provide clues and there will be prizes. Look for more information at www.amtaga.org and in the January Hands on Georgia. You just may get a virtual visit from Peachy.So, start taking those pictures. They will be featured in the January newsletter and posted on the website (www.amtaga.org) and the chapter Facebook page, the deadline for the first submissions is November 1, 2012. Be on the lookout for “Peachy” at a landmark near you! Cindy E . Farrar, LMT 2nd Vice President DelegateToni Roberts, LMT e-Communications Chair Alternate Delegate
MEET PEACHY our new Chapter Mascot!
Website Volunteers WAnTEd
The Website committe needs 2 or 3 volunteers to help maintain the Chapter’s website . Volunteers must be able to commit to 1 to 4 hours per month .Below are the following qualifications and duties:
- A good proofreader . Having exceptional writing skills is very helpful . The volunteer will proofread the site for accuracy and make sure that all links and other functions are properly working .
- Knowledge of social media, such as FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin . The chapter is currently looking for ideas to increase the traffic of our professional and students members; vendors and others .
- Volunteer must have a computer, internet service and an email address .
Contact Toni Roberts e-Communications Chair
AMTA Social Network Links
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AMTA-Georgia STUDENT MEMbEr H I G H L I G H T
With a background in counseling and real estate, Karma Gordon has always been involved with customer service and helping others to achieve their goals. But it wasn’t until recently that she realized she too was ready to embark on a new journey to fulfill her full potential. It was no longer enough for Karma to help others while sitting behind a desk or in a cubicle, it was time to get her hands in it ...literally! For years, her friends and family had been telling her that she was really good with her hands and that she had a wonderful sense of touch. And in December of 2011, Karma was ready for a career change to better suit her life’s goals and ambitions—she enrolled in the day class at the Atlanta School of Massage (ASM) to become a massage therapist.
Having worked in the admissions department at the University of Phoenix, Karma knew exactly what to look for in a school, and when comparing the Atlanta School of Massage to other massage schools in the area, ASM filled the bill hands down. Its solid 31 year reputation
of excellence in massage education coupled with its mission to deliver an all-encompassing health and wellness education within a thriving and diverse environment was not only attractive, but crucial to her plan of becoming a successful massage practitioner.
From the moment she walked through the doors of ASM Karma said, “It felt like I was home. The ambiance and vibrant energy of the school had me hooked instantly! Then, the Admissions Director, Larry Williams, sealed the deal with the tour. Everyone was smiling, the students were interacting with faculty, and the resources and curriculum were amazing. When he asked if I had any questions, I simply replied ‘Where do I sign up?’”
When asked how her time at ASM has influenced her life, Karma got a little misty-eyed and exclaimed “if I were to tell you each and every way ASM has changed my life, we would be here all day! But my fondest impressions are almost entirely about the instructors. My very first class was with Geoff West, who is funny and patient—a perfect combination for new students because he creates an environment that is inviting, open-minded, and group-oriented. His patience makes the questioning students very comfortable, allowing us to bond with one another. Then there is Aaron Gunn, who is arguably the best teacher I have ever had. He’s so knowledgeable and able to convert super complex information in a way that is digestible to the students. My study habits changed tremendously with him because I was now able to see the body and
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separate and examine it in an outlined and organized way, which was something new for me.”
Karma then continued to share how each course provided her with new tools and further built upon her collection of techniques and knowledge. Today, she is leaning toward the clinical approach and perhaps working with a Chiropractor, since she loves the challenge of tackling the source of one’s musculoskeletal conditions and guiding them to a new version of themselves with healing and therapeutic touch.
And toward the end of her journey here at ASM, it was ever-so-fitting that her last client in the student clinic was Larry Williams, the director of admissions. His words of encouragement and validation that she was “perhaps the best massage therapist he had had the pleasure of receiving healing touch from” gave Karma an enduring satisfaction and confidence that she was ready to move forward as a professional. ~
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For more information about the courses we offer and EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS Visit: www.ashamassage.com or CALL 770-368-2661
Our Location: ASHA School of Massage
6251 Smithpointe Drive Norcross, GA 30092
ASHA School of Massage is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeu-tic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
8-9 Nutrition for Massage Therapist (12 CE) $250 Dr. Rudy Scarfalloto
8 Experience the Elements: Polarity Therapy for Massage Practitioners (8 CE) $150 Anna Palmer
9 Expanding the Star and Chakra Balancing with Polarity (8 CE) $ 150 Anna Palmer
15-16 Chair Massage (12 CE) $250 Carl Christie
15-16 Reflexology (12 CE) $225 Roz Zollinger
21-23 Anterior Cervical and TMJ Work (24 CE) $400 Fred Davis
22-23 Facilitated Pathways Intervention (16 CE) $295 Dr. Dallas and Florence Hancock
29 Working with Hospice Clients & Families (8 CE) $150 Anna Palmer
September
5 Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage Part 1 (6 CE) $125 Dr. Camden Clay
12 Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage Part 2 (6 CE) $125 Dr. Camden Clay
13-14 CranioSomatic Foundations Part 1 (16 CE) $295 Dr. Dallas and Florence Hancock
19 Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage Part 3 (6 CE) $125 Dr. Camden Clay
20-21 CranioSomatic Foundations Part 1 (16 CE) $295 Dr. Dallas and Florence Hancock
26 Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage Part 4 (6 CE) $125 Dr. Camden Clay
29-30 Subtle Muscle Testing (12 CE) $250 Dr. Camden Clay
11/8-11 Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapy (32 CE) $695 Carol Osborne
October/ November
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Parkinson Disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disease affecting approximately 1.5 million people in the United States. Although traditionally considered a disease of ageing (normal onset is between age 60 and 77) approximately 15% of patients are diagnosed before age 40. Medications for the disease only serve to mask the symptoms. There is no cure and many times the side effects of the medication are more disabling than the disease itself.Classic symptoms of Parkinson’s
include tremor (internal as well as external), muscle rigidity, stooped posture, monotone voice and shuffling gait. By the time a Parkinson’s patient receives a diagnosis, around 70 % of the dopamine that is normally produced in the brain is lost. Massage therapy has been shown to help improve the quality of life for the person with Parkinson’s.Anecdotal evidence has shown that
“touch therapy” and particularly massage can improve Parkinson’s symptoms by relieving symptoms of depression, helping to smooth out rigid and cog wheeling muscles, improving sleep and lessening the occurrence of dystonia. I have been living with Parkinson’s for more than ten years and can definitely feel the effects of massage for several days after a session. Parkinson’s puts tremendous stress on the body similar to that of an endurance athlete. Imagine your body in constant motion then
suddenly rigid and then when medicine kicks back in your back to constant motion. This roller coaster of “on and off time” is what a typical Parkinson’s patients day is like.Massage helps to even out the tone
of the muscles. Parkinson’s patients tend to stoop because of the muscle rigidity and this becomes more pronounce with progression of the disease. Paying particular attention to the neck, shoulders and upper back greatly help with balance and depression. It is important to guide the muscle and coax them rather than to try and force the muscles. The National Parkinson Foundation
- Georgia is proud of our association with the Georgia Chapter of the AMTA. The Georgia AMTA’s outreach efforts at the Moving Day Walk for Parkinson’s and the Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference has helped educate many patients and care partners about the therapeutic benefits of massage. I encourage each of you to get involved with your local Parkinson’s community or the NPF Georgia Chapter. It is a great way to build your business and at the same time improving the lives of thousands of Georgia families. ~______________________________National Parkinson Foundation - Georgia’s mission is to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s through education, support and advocacy.
AMTA Social Network Links
Parkinson Disease & Massage Therapy James Trussell, Chief Volunteer Officer, National parkinson Foundation - Georgia
October 12-14 SOUTHEREASTERN PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE Cedartown, GeorgiaOctober 27MOVING DAY WALK State Mutual Stadium Rome, GeorgiaNovember 10MOVING DAY WALK Chandler Par Savannah, Georgiafor more information, Call Terri barton at 770.548.8093 www.gaparkinsons.org
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Does massage actually help low back pain, sleep, fibromyalgia, or burn scars? Can massage be a part of someone’s overall health? How does massage fit into public health? If you know from your experience and in your heart that massage does help, how can you explain it convincingly to people who aren’t so sure? If you feel strongly that massage does help, how do you know? Do you sometimes get frustrated with the seeming lack of credible studies done on massage?We know how time consuming
it can be to find studies to back up what you know in your heart to be true. Anecdotal research (telling of your experiences) can be a powerful tool to promote your work, but is it always enough? What if there was more?Organized studies send a powerful
message on the benefits of massage therapy. Since they relate the measured experiences of several practitioners and clients, they send a more powerful message than our individual experiences. They speak especially to health professionals who base their treatment protocols on research.
Position Statements Written by Members .Each year members just like you
gather and organize research, and spend hours and hours writing position statements. Then they submit it to the Position Statement Review Commission who recommends they change it even further. When they have met the criteria required by AMTA, they are sent to the House of Delegates Operating Committee, who reviews it again before
submitting it to the delegates. It is the delegates’ responsibility to present them to you and ask for your feedback. Equipped with your feedback, the delegates debate them at Convention in the House of Delegates and then vote. The proposals the HOD passes become a position of the association, supported by the cited studies.What is a position statement?
A position statement is AMTA’s position on professional or public policy issues that relate to the mission and goals of the association.You can use position statements in
your practice to support your work, and to promote your practice. You can post them on your website, your blog, and talk to your clients about them. AMTA can use them to promote massage and your practices. They’re all posted on the AMTA website. Do you know where to find them?
Position Statement ProposalsBelow are the 2012’s position statements that is before the House of Delegates (HOD). Click the following links to read the entire proposal. Pay special attention to the position statement and the research citations.
1. Massage and Low Back Pain
2. Massage and Public Health
3. Massage and Health
4. Massage and Sleep
5. Massage and Fibromyalgia
6. Massage for Burn Scars
Let your delegates know if you agree or disagree with each proposal, and if you think the research sufficiently backs it up.In addition, the HOD deliberates
on recommendations proposed by chapters. A recommendation is submitted by chapters regarding bylaws and policy. There are two recommendations this year:1. Recommendation that
National AMTA funds be used to reimburse Chapters for visiting schools. (IN)
2. Bylaw recommendation regarding succession of delegates. (IA)
Let your delegates know your thoughts by contacting them. They will be presenting them at the Chapter Meeting on September 23rd. Look on the House of Delegate’s page on our website for ways to give your feedback. (http://amtaga.org/house_of_delegates) ~_____________________________ Adapted from the Massachusetts Chapter’s blog by Greg Hurd and Allissa Haines with the chapter’s generous permission to share it with you.
Position Statements and your Practice: A call for Member Feedback
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AMTA’s SCHOOL MEMbEr H I G H L I G H TBest Small Town Massage School in Athens, GeorgiaThe Athens Institute for Massage is
one of the best small town massage training programs in the country with a unique faculty. The founder, Dr. Heather Koeppel, D.C., was a Full Instructor with the Upledger Institute when it was first established in 1985. She has had years of experience teaching craniosacral therapy to massage therapists. “I was always impressed by the abilities of the massage therapy students. Hands down, pun intended, they were better than the M.D.s, P.T.s and many of the chiropractors who were in my classes. I started out as a bodyworker and deeply respect the massage profession.” Years later when Dr. Koeppel
focused on opening a massage school the curriculum was designed with longevity of career in mind according. “I have treated many massage therapists. I know that too massage therapists have had a shortened career due to repetitive stress injuries. I designed the curriculum and built success and career longevity into the program.” Techniques offered at the Athens
school include Bowen Therapy, an Australian technique that is gentle on the therapist and client. Swedish and Deep Tissue classes are taught by a former Olympic athlete, Ena Weinstein. Dr. Koeppel notes that, “Ena’s own body mechanics are impeccable. She knows how to prevent repetitive stress injuries.”A unique approach to stroke
rehabilitation is part of the acupressure medical massage curriculum. Dr. Koeppel is a Fellow of the International Academy of
Clinical Acupuncture. She has studied in Beijing, China and later developed a method of addressing paralysis of the arms and legs based on ancient protocols. “Future” Seminars!This spring the Athens school will
introduce a seminar series that puts people and animals in touch through wellness therapy. Therapists will learn how to broaden their services to their clients and expand their careers to include animal wellness therapy. Dr. Koeppel explains, “I was
collaborating with a veterinarian in California, Dr. Lauren Derock. We were discussing “collection” as it relates to horse training. I took her comments and developed a way of helping humans “collect” themselves. It dramatically corrected hyper kyphosis and chronic forward head posture in my clients-without the traditional chiropractic adjustment.” As the new line of therapy evolved
it lead to better results with even the most challenged clients. “Everything from whiplash to stroke, to my horse’s cervical subluxations responded. Best of all it was not strenuous for any parties involved!” This clinical success lead to the new seminar series: “A. I.M. for Future Health Now!” It explores pathways to wellness integrating massage, meridians and bodywork for people, pets and horses. Dr. Koeppel tells us, “The therapist can get great results for many conditions and with all clients-furry or otherwise.” Her clients, horses, dogs and cats agree. Classes began Spring 2012. To be
added to the enrollment list contact Dr. Koeppel, D.C. at 706-353-1819. E-mail your questions to [email protected]. Certification and continuing education credits will be offered to those who qualify.
Join AMTA in Raleigh for the 2012 National conventionMake plans to join us for the AMTA 2012 National Convention, Oct . 3-6 in Raleigh, NC! The National Convention offers networking, intensive education, access to the Exhibits Marketplace and more . Join us this fall for nearly 40 educational courses, professional networking and, of course, fun .
Explore charming Raleigh and the best this sustainable city has to offer . Raleigh is full of history, charm, exciting museums and award-winning restaurants . In addition to all that the National Convention has to offer, take some time to get to know “the city of oaks”--Raleigh! Still need some convincing? Check out this frequently updated blog of things to do during your stay .
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Dear Ben and Outreach Team, Thanks so much for helping us and donating your massage services for the American Cancer Society team at the Publix georgia half & full Marathon . The runners were so thrilled to have the VIP treatment at the end of the race and I appreciate the help getting my kinks out as well . We are looking forward to continuing to partnering with AMTA georgia in the future . Regards, Karen Burge
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There is growing interest in the United States in Chinese Medicine, Asian Bodywork, holistic health, and energy based healthcare. As the collective focus on wellness grows, the role of Eastern medicine in our culture will continue to grow as well, because of the emphasis on balance. Focus on balance is the key to wellness. Like Therapeutic Massage, Asian Bodywork Therapy is so gentle and effective that it can be useful to clients at any age and state of health. Just as Massage Therapists are “muscle experts,” Asian Bodywork Therapists are “energy experts.” Both can help their clients by relieving pain and creating balance.
ASHA School of Massage is a comprehensive, holistic training facility located in the Metro-Atlanta area that offers two uniquely structured programs: Certified Massage Therapy and the newly formed Asian Bodywork Therapy Program. The ASHA approach to health care is predicated on the unity of body, mind and spirit. Schools of massage and bodywork typically teach their students to reduce stress and to relieve pain. At ASHA our curriculum has evolved to focus on teaching graduates to play four essential roles with their clients:
(1) relieve stress;(2) relieve pain;(3) create postural/structural and
energetic balance; and
(4) facilitate balance on all levels by referring their clients to complimentary health professionals in order to create balance on all other levels of the body, mind and spirit.
Adding a Certified Asian Bodywork Therapist Program to ASHA’s course offerings enables us to more deeply fulfill our mission of providing a comprehensive, integrated curriculum based on both Eastern and Western philosophies that cultivates excellence in massage and bodywork. This new program, currently the only one of its kind in Georgia, will prepare graduates to work in the field of preventative care, illness care and wellness care. It will emphasize Asian Bodywork, but graduates will have met the basic requirement for licensure as massage therapists in Georgia.
The curriculum of the ABT program is equivalent to what you could expect to find in the first year of Acupuncture school. It is designed to prepare students for placement in Acupuncture programs or to work in collaboration with Acupuncturists and OMDs. Students will gain comprehensive training in Tuina (Chinese medical massage), Acupressure, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi, and Swedish Massage, as well as Anatomy and Physiology, Asian Theory, Asian Diagnosis, and Nutrition.
Certified Asian bodywork Therapy program Coming to AShA School of Massage
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Linda & Mary Lou
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The program’s faculty includes nationally and internationally renowned masters and teachers who bring their wisdom and expertise from all around the world. Dr. Brandon Yong Jo Lee, Acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, has studied for many years throughout the East and the West and will be directing the program. Bone and muscle specialist, Grandmaster Ku Chi Wai, Shaolin & Tibetan Qi gong Master and Grand Master of Hop Gar Kung Fu, will instruct classes in Tuina. 3rd generation OMD, Qigong Master, Chiropractor, and Herbal Specialist, Dr. Gy-Young Han, will teach Acupressure, while Sachiko Hirata, Tai Chi champion and 2004 Beijing Olympic gold medalist, will join the ABT faculty to teach Tai Chi. Christina Barea, ordained Daoist priest and Master of Medical Qigong (MMG) from the International
Institute of Medical Qigong will instruct the Medical Qigong portion of the program. Christina is also a member of the National Qigong Association’s board of directors.
ASHA is currently offering two variations of our new ABT Program. Day and Night. The Day Program is 927 hours, 68.5 credits, and takes 10 months to complete. There is also an alternate Night Program which is designed for licensed massage therapists and healthcare practitioners who want training in Asian Bodywork Therapy as well. This program is 618 hours and takes 1 year to complete. The program is being offered in an affordable, all-inclusive tuition package and federal financial aid is available for those who qualify. ~
To find out more about this exciting new program and start dates, call
AShA at 770-368-2661 .
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Thank You Angie Patrick! The winner was Cindy Farrar.
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Atlanta School of Massage
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