Cue the trumpets! There have been many requests for an organization that represents "Freedom for bodywork", now there is, and then some. Not only JUST for...
With it appearing near certain that an AMTA promoted massage licensing bill will be introduced in the California legislature during the next couple of months,...
Ive been involved in independent and some formal study of Swedish Massage, 2nd Degree in Reiki in USUI system, Taijiquan, Standing meditation, Baguazhang and...
... Just for the record, this message has been deleted from the archives and the poster is now on moderated status. For those who don't get it, this list is ...
... Beyond the grounds for immediate ejection that you have listed above, I believe the list description is also specific about it's intended topic. There are...
I use 100% food grade coconut oil. I get it from a food vendor. It is marked as popcorn oil, unscented. There is no coconut fragrance. Since it is a ...
Dear conspiracy buffs, Time to put this all into context. The issue is NOT about making personal attacks, rather about stepping back to look at the "BIG ...
Craig, that was a great piece of work. Being a conspiracy buff myself I think that was as good an explanation as any other and much more entertaining. I...
Dr. E.B-J, ... Be my guest! I've written quite a few articles around this issue. In fact, I will post another one after this reply. As you may have surmised,...
Guys, I'm REALLY not trying to spam this list nor push the AHAA to try to get rich. Our vision is to have the funds to pay our own way, while hiring our OWN...
I JOINED!!! What about you? I believe in what Craig is trying to do an thus put my money where my mouth is. It is said that if you're not part of the solution,...
Nicely done Ann Arbor! Neat. I do believe there is a lesson to be learned here, for you in Calif. and the rest of us. THIS is the part _I_ found galling.. ...
First, apologies for continuing the discussion about Ann Arbor on a California list. Craig, I think you have gotten a bit confused as to what happened in Ann ...
Dear Margaret, There is no need to regulate massage because of city ordinance confusion. Always go to the city and SUPPORT prostitution laws. Explain that if...
Hello Everyone just letting those of you who are interested there is now a Yahoo group dedicated to fighting the AVMA proposals. This is moderated by Craig...
... Dear Barbara, I agree completely and that is what happen with Linda Diane Feldt. She fought a prositution ordinance that would have exempted massage ...
It is happening. State Assemblyperson, Christine Kehoe, and staff, are seriously considering or are already writing a massage licensing bill that must be...
I've added information on Calif. Assemblymember Christine Kehoe's intention of introducing a massage licensing bill to my "Massage Politics Sheet" blogger (web...
Keith, I thought they were just 'thinking, & discussing' about possibilities? When did it get to the 'bill' stage? Where was all the discussion? I must have...
The AHAA has issued their 'official' press release. There is a copy posted here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AVMAantidote/files/AVMA-AHAA-PR.htm Please check...
... Craig, No consensus with the community was created that hammered out bill language before going to the legislature. Supposedly, the initial language will ...
... As near as I can tell, the sunrise criteria are taken quite seriously here. It's interesting to go through the discussions that came up in committee ...
Freedom fighters, Here are some of my observations and collected history concerning the licensure process. http://www.ancienthealingarts.org/lic-info.htm Be...
Dear Mr Miiller, My hope is you have taken the time to read the attachment of the flyer I sent to you, used by those in opposition to licensing in the State of...
In response to my Just a few points e-mail, Michael Miiller of Assemblyperson Christine Kehoes office wrote this... Mr. Flammia: Thanks for your comments. I...
Robert wrote: "Opposition to a massage law can come from many arenas but, because this is a law looking to regulate those DOING this work, I believe it...
With a little bit of luck, Assemblyperson Christine Kehoe's office could decide to not support the bill. That would be great but, highly unlikely. The next...