I'd just like to say I hope Mr. Page cleans the NCBTMB Clock! The inept NCBTMB continues down the path of self destruction. Can't wait to see NCBTMB crumble. ...
It is a sad day to read fellow professional bodyworkers wishing for the
demise of the organization that is the profession's only National
Certification program...
... Judy, A good set of reflections -- thanks. As to a licensing exam fulfilling mandatory state requirements, the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards,...
In a message dated 12/6/2006 11:41:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Why do you believe that, Keith? The goals have been accomplished. The folk that most...
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Judy, ... I applaud your position. I think that the problem with the NCE is that the NCBTMB never spells out exactly what is being certified. The exam should...
(1) Cortiva Institute Establishing Gold Standard of Massage Education Much more a platinum standard... "The spa services industry is experiencing...
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Robert, ... The problem that I see is that the issue is that the goal is to restrict bodywork to a specific model. It is part of the anti-holistic movement in...
Hello all, I've just joined this list today (been reading posts since yesterday though). Just a little about myself... I'm a MT in OK (going on 2 yrs) and I'm...
Welcome. I'm glad to hear you are getting involved with th OK legislation. One of the biggest challenges to a licensing question is the fact there is no...
You may want to also check out and contact the Oklahoma Health Freedom Coalition to see if there are other bodyworkers that you can speak with locally. ...
Scott, Thank you for the links, I appreciate it. Some of them I've seen (and printed info from) & some I hadn't ran across yet. The biggest red flag that is...
Hello everyone out there! Now that I've opened my mouth and said something on this list, I should probably introduce myself. My name is Scott Schumacher, and...
Scott writes, "Anyway, that's enough of a tome. I also do lots of web design, write in blogs, etc. Here are some sites that I've done that talk about me and...
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Welcome, welcome, welcome. I am so pleased to know you. May I share this with the MTMN? Barbara ... ...
Dear Fran: Specific provisions about removing Board members are probably better inserted in the Board rules rather than in the law itself. In general, the law...
Thank you for your offer. I'll reply privately as not to take up bandwidth on the subject. Fran "Donald F. Schiff" <donschiff@...> wrote: Dear Fran: ...
To my knowledge, North Carolina is the only state requiring continuing certification in the NCTMB, which is treated as a type of organizational membership....
http://www.okcoalition.org/ "Our future is in our hands." That is exactly where it should be... Not in the hands of the state and a state level health...
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Feb 20, 2007 8:32 pm
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Dear colleagues: I'm cross posting an email I sent to Fran off-list. Since she asked to share it with others, I assume I'm not violating her confidence by ...
In a message dated 2/22/07 10:08:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... Like I said, it is an interesting read... Just say NO! Happy World Thinking Day! Robert...
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Dear ones: Fran wrote <<I was going back over the list you sent to me & comparing it to things I'd already noted. Your item 8. in regards to the new law ...
Greetings all- I've been pondering some new paradigms lately with regard to Massage and Bodywork that I'm sure are ripe to anger the masses with their notions....
When do we start? Barbara York ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss an email again! Yahoo!...
I'm so glad you responded, Barbara! Somehow I knew you would! :) Some Native American communities are now in the practice of "seed saving" - a tradition...
... I don't see how bringing this discussion to the fore would "anger the masses". It seems that if any group would be upset with a suggestion that massage be...
Whoever has the money has the power. -Tagline, The Lookout The Amta has the money and are wielding their power again, in CA. Before I get into all of that I...
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If anyone is interested in catching today's live audio webcast of the hearing of SB731 before the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, & Economic...
I've been reading with intrigue all of the things going on in California. I do have a few questions though. How will massage licensing affect those who...
What the heck is going on with NCBTMB? Is this the organization to which we have tied ourselves. We have to use NCB's exams here to get licensed, but is this ...
It sounds like their days are numbered. Who's with me in their final countdown?? Send these letters and information to your state board of massage therapy...
