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Columns
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By Douglas Nelson
102 essenTial sKills
humAn touCh
By Ruth Werner
116 HearT oF BodYworK
hoW muCh is too muCh?
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120 mYoFasCial TeCHniQues new
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from me to you
the Merry-Go-Round
Like kids headed to the carousel, were filled with excitement
as we look to the year ahead. OK, yes, were also nervous
as we pick our mount. After the ups and downs of 2008,
we figure 2009 has to be an improvement. As I write
this, postelection, Im steeped in reader, advertiser, and
educator feedback, most of which reflects apprehension
about the economy and its influence on the profession.
In Memorium
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Member since 1999.
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contributors
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Audra Hixson
Til Luchau
Stephanie Mines
Douglas Nelson
Aureal Williams
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Keep Active
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Foundations
of Somatic
Practice, Part 2
The Questions We Need Answered
BY THOMAS MYERS
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news notes
Instructors
will be able to
pass along new
research skills
to incoming
massage
students in
support of
evidencebased
education and
performance.
Acupressure
Before Surgery
A study published in the
September 2008 issue of
Anesthesia & Analgesia suggests
acupressure helps children shed
tension before surgery. The report
examined 52 children between
the ages of 8 and 17 who were
all scheduled to undergo a
gastrointestinal procedure. The
patients were divided into two
groups: one receiving acupressure
and the other receiving sham
acupressure, which followed
New Officers
at FSMTB
Delegates to the Federation of State
Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
elected a new president and several
new officers. Kevin Snedden, chair of
the Missouri Board of Therapeutic
Massage, was elected FSMTB president
for 2009. Other new officers include
Kathy Jensen as vice president and
Susan Beam as treasurer. In 2007,
the FSMTB created the Massage &
Bodywork Licensing Examination
(MBLEx), which has been increasingly
adopted by states that regulate
massage therapists. For more
information, visit www.fsmtb.org
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Massage Therapy
Foundation
Launches New
Education Program
The Massage Therapy Foundation
announced an education program
designed to promote research skills.
The program, Teaching Research
Literacy: Teach Your Teachers, is a
continuing education class to help
practitioners develop awareness about
ongoing research in the field. The
program will be provided to massage
school instructors in the form of an
eight-hour workshop that qualifies
for NCBTMB continuing education
credits. After the workshop, instructors
will be able to pass along new
research skills to incoming massage
students in support of evidencebased education and performance.
For more information, visit www.
massagetherapyfoundation.org.
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Pine Tree
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American Ginseng
Cancer Study
The National Center for
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (NCCAM) is committing
$6 million to a five-year study of the
cancer-fighting properties of American
ginseng. The grant money was awarded
to the University of Chicago Medical
Center and will be used to create
the Center for Herbal Research on
Colorectal Cancer, a facility dedicated
to the scientific analysis of herbal
medicine. The centers first three
studies will examine ginsengs ability to
kill cancer cells, alter gene expression
in tumor cells, and manipulate
the internal signals that regulate
cell growth and death. For more
information, visit www.nccam.nih.gov.
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news notes
Career, Community
Website for MTs
Health Shoppr, Inc. has launched a
website for massage therapists called
Healthprovidr.com (http://massage.
healthprovidr.com). The site includes
career resources for those in the
massage industry and is intended
to foster community participation
among professionals with a job board,
discussion forum, and Q&A sessions
with experts and peers. The website
plans to expand its services to other
healthcare fields as well. Health Shoppr,
is a new consumer-oriented company
that seeks to assist the public in making
informed decisions regarding their
healthcare and increase the visibility of
healthcare providers across the nation.
new nccam
leadership
Dr. John Killen, Jr., is the new
deputy director of the National
Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
Killen was directing NCCAMs
Office of International Health
Research, where he was
responsible for international
collaborations in the study of
traditional and nontraditional
medicine. Killen joins Dr. Josephine
P. Briggs, the recently installed
NCCAM director. NCCAM was
established in 1998 as part of
the National Institutes of Health
Acupuncture
for Hot Flashes
Acupuncture has proven itself to be the
equal of prescription drug venlafaxine
when it comes to controlling hot
flashes in breast cancer patients. A test
conducted at the Henry Ford Hospital
in Detroit, Michigan, studied 47
patients over three months to compare
the efficacy of acupuncture against
the drug, an antidepressant that is
marketed under the name Effexor.
Half the patients were given regular
acupuncture sessions during the 12week study, while the control group
received only the drug. Both groups
reported the same decrease in hot
flashes, but the drug group experienced
some adverse side effects. The
acupuncture-only group meanwhile
reported enhanced sex drive and longerlasting relief from their symptoms.
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Australian Association
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International Society
for the Study of Subtle
Energies and Energy
Medicine
June 26July 1
Westminster, Colorado
303-425-4625
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FSTMB_
THE
MASSAGE
PROFESSION
FINALLY
HAS A
LICENSING
EXAM OF
ITS OWN.
MBLEx
massage & bodywork
licensing examination
Now accepted
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Arkansas
Georgia
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
With more on the way.
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business side
By William J. Lynott
Editors note: in 2009, the editors of Massage & Bodywork are offering a variety of business
strategies to help leverage your practice against a weakened U.S. economy. this article, and
future Business Side features, will help you make sound financial decisions.
in upcoming ABMP media (ABMP.com, Different Strokes, etc.), members will notice a new logo.
ABMP BizFit spotlights business resources dedicated to helping practitioners understand and
overcome a challenging economic climate.
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sights higher.
National certification:
an achievement you can
be proud of.
If you aspire to greatness, only one exam* program puts
both state licensure and national certification within reach.
The NCBTMB exam program.
National certification represents the highest standard in the
field of massage and bodywork. And practitioners who earn
the NCB credential experience the many rewards such an
achievement brings:
Professionalism: enhances reputation
Portability: provides employment opportunities
because 32 states and the District of Columbia
accept the NCBTMB exam
Credibility: increases marketability and opportunities
for career advancement
Legitimacy: meets governmental and/or employer
requirements
National
Certification
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business side
Business Glossary
Collateral. Specific asset (such as land or building)
pledged as a secondary (and subordinate) security by a
borrower or guarantor.
Fixed Asset. Land, buildings, equipment, machinery,
vehicles, leasehold improvements, and other such items.
Fixed assets are not consumed or sold during the normal
course of a business, but their owner uses them to carry
on its operations.
Home Equity Loan. Typically, a second mortgage loan
secured by the home equity of the borrower. In case of a
default, the first (senior) mortgagee is paid before the
second (junior) mortgagee can get anything. Also called
home equity debt.
Lender. Entity that advances cash to a borrower for a
stated period and for a fixed or variable rate of interest,
with or without a security other than the borrowers
signatures.
Principal. Capital as distinct from the income (interest)
derived from it.
Source: BusinessDictionary.com
State Programs
Most states have loan programs
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provide loans at lower than market
interest rates provided the business will
create jobs in the state, says Donna A.
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bank, giving the bank a better collateral
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For information on small business
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representative or state senator.
Federal Programs
The federal government also has
loan programs available to assist
small business owners. The most
popular of these is the Small Business
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loan program that guarantees as much
as 80 percent of the loan principal.
This program gives your bank an
incentive to lend to a borrower who
does not otherwise meet the banks
lending guidelines, Holmes says.
Among other SBA loan programs
available to small business owners
is the 504 loan. Established in 1980,
the 504 Loan Program provides
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Tell us about
a specific
person who
has influenced
your bodywork
career and why.
Coming in March/April: How do you bridge the gap between holistic therapist and entrepreneur?
See page 32 for upcoming topics, deadlines, and submission information.
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Also, due to space constraints, your material may be edited.
His holistic
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his healing,
caring touch
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Laura Sutherland
Paradise, California
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My clients
comfort is
of utmost
importance
to me ...
I absolutely LOVE the bodyCushions! Before I even graduated from massage
school I knew that the cushions were something that I would integrate into my
practice. My clients comfort is of utmost importance to me... with a little touch of
heat and the lushness of the cushions; my clients enjoy not just a massage, but an
EXPERIENCE. They appreciate the extra touch during their massage sessions. I share
the knowledge that the cushions allow their spine to rest in its natural S-curve,
allowing each area of their spine to decompress slowly, and allows all of their
muscles to rest without any awkward muscle patterns, getting them to a relaxed
state exponentially faster! Of the over 1000 clients that I have seen through my
practice, EVERYONE LOVES THEM! The bodyCushions are addicting...
Thank you!
My only request is that you make mattresses. They are perfect to sleep upon!
Jenni Jo @ Mana Massage
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TM
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Y OU LO V E WHAT YO U DO.
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Compensation
Advancement Opportunities
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Crucial Communication
Setting Boundaries
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T
he directive to stand
up straight is a familiar
instruction to properly present
oneself in the world. The
progression to an upright
posture, in terms of both
human evolution and individual
development, ultimately
demands a delicate balance
of a complex structure. The
question of what is the most
correct and credible upright
alignment can be debated,
depending on perspective
and particular school of
thought. The subject of
this article discusses the
Aston-Patterning model of
alignment, which is based on
Judith Astons many years of
teaching and observation.
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Dimensions
of Alignment
An Aston-Patterning Perspective
BY LAURA SERVID
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dimensions of alignment
Three-Dimensional Concept
An early observation from Judith
Aston, a pioneer in the field of human
movement and body mechanics, was
that regardless of how well people were
trained into a correct alignment, they
would only hold that posture when
they were consciously on their best
behavior. The correct posture seemed
to be a forced position, involving
appreciable tension, which often made
people look stiff, uncomfortable, and
less like themselves. Astons question,
then, was why, if a posture is supposed
to be correct and good for us, is it so
difficult to maintain? Why dont we see
people naturally assuming this pattern?
Astons investigations followed her keen
sense of dimension and proportion
and were based on her knowledge of
both functional and expressive forms
of movement. What has evolved
today is an empirical understanding
of human alignment that achieves
delicate balance of the body structure
and allows for easy and less effortful
movement assisted by the forces of
gravity and ground reaction force.
Looking at the familiar anatomical
charts that describe the three planes
of the body, the coronal plane is seen
to bisect the body in halves: front
and back. Using this as a reference,
correct alignment seen from a side
view may be described as a straight
line, perpendicular to the earth,
running through the ear, shoulder,
mid-trunk, hip, knee, and lateral
maleous. This representation of the
body fits the model that describes the
body structure in terms of straight
lines and perpendicular planes.
Key in Astons view of alignment
is the departure from the idea of a
single line through points on the body
to a three-dimensional concept of the
body. The concept describes shapes
rather than perpendicular planes. Her
paradigm visualizes the body as a series
of three-dimensional segments that
are supported from the ground up.
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dimensions of alignment
Over time,
the patterns
can create
strain or stress
on a part,
uneven wear
and tear on
joint surfaces,
and cause
pain and
discomfort.
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Step 1.
Stand comfortably straight with your
weight about even right to left and
the feet parallel. Align yourself in
the familiar suggestion with your ear
centered over your shoulder, shoulder
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Step 2.
Now, allow a slightly open stance as
described above. Let all segments of the
body move slightly forward, hinging
across the ankle, to bring the weight
evenly over the balls and the heels of
the feet. Is this a more relaxed posture?
Base of Support
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dimensions of alignment
Gravitys Pull
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The image on the left shows direct alignment of the segments, with
each segment claiming its full dimension. The dotted lines indicate the
field of support provided by the BOS, the feet. Where the alignment is
indirect, as in the image on the right, the dimension of the segments is
compromised, and the field of support does not match the body. Seen
from above, the apertures between the segments are evident, with shaded
areas indicating direct support. With indirect alignment, notice the area
of direct support through the structure is limited to a small pie shaped
space. When the alignment is direct, the full area of the lower legs is an
open aperture for weight bearing and support of the segments above.
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Whole-Person Assessment
Aston-Patterning, as a form of
treatment, is careful to assess the whole
person with regard to their alignment
and dimension in order to understand
the problem of a particular part. The
initial assessment is done in terms of
seeing the segments of the body: their
position in space both in relationship
to the feet on the ground and in
relationship to the other segments.
Watching common movement patterns
such as casual stance and walking can
show where there is available space
for movement and weight bearing and
where those elements are not readily
accessible. A specific form of palpation
determines the areas of tension or
lack of muscle tone that may need to
be addressed in order to allow the
structure an easier and more fluid
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The Breath
of Life
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BY AUREAL WILLIAMS
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Ridley believes
the Breath of
Life is in charge
and intention
and regard for
function get in
the way.
Charles Ridley
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While there are various approaches,
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We find these roots in the works of
Andrew Taylor Still and his most
famous student, William Sutherland,
doctor of osteopathy (DO). In 1892,
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Treatment 5: Returning
Normal Extension
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Mobilizing Rotation of
the Tibia and the Femur
When the knee moves, the tibia
actually rotates upon the femur,
rotating externally as the knee extends
and internally as the knee flexes. If
rotation is impaired, then flexion and
extension are impaired. The rotation
is subtle, but important to work with.
Understanding
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GAIT ANALYSIS
TOE OFF
SHORT PSOAS
LIMITED HIP
EXTENSION
SHORT RECTUS
FEMORIS
INHIBITED PROXIMAL
HAMSTRINGS &
GLUTEALS
SHORT DISTAL
HAMSTRINGS
SHORT PLANTARIS
AND POPLITEUS
INHIBITED GASTROC
AND SOLEUS
LIMITED
PLANTAR FLEXION
PROPULSION
SHORT TIBIALIS
ANTERIOR
PROPULSION
NORMAL GAIT
LIMPING GAIT
HEEL STRIKE
INHIBITED
HIP FLEXORS
SHORT
HAMSTRINGS
INHIBITED
QUADRICEPS
SHORT PLANTARIS
AND POPLITEUS
INHIBITED
GASTROC
& SOLEUS
IMPACT
IMPACT
LIMITED
DORSIFLEXION
NORMAL GAIT
LIMPING GAIT
Toe Off
This is the important stage of walking
that propels the body forward. With
limited knee extension, the stride
is shortened, approximating the
mincing steps of very elderly people.
(I find that working for better knee
extension is always greatly appreciated
Heel Strike
If the knee cannot straighten, then
the leg is unable to swing forward in
front of the body with ease. Instead
of landing on the rear of the heel
with the ankle slightly dorsiflexed,
the foot lands flat at a more vertical
angle, preventing the normal
rolling motion from heel to toe that
dissipates shock. Gastrocnemius and
soleus remain short and will need
lengthening so the foot can dorsiflex.
The ankle will need to be mobilized
in both plantar and dorsiflexion to
begin working like a smooth hinge.
In addition to being short in
the distal portion to prevent knee
extension, the hamstrings will also
remain tight near the ischeal tuberosity
as they prevent a full leg swing forward.
It is easy to see how working with the
hamstrings is the key to rehabilitation.
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Treatment 7: Balancing
Secondary Compensations
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importance of a deep model of physiological understanding. In this column, Douglas Nelson shares some of his
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heart of bodywork
By Nina McIntosh
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Dear Carl,
Thank you for your thoughtful
comments. This is a great example
of adjusting your style for the sake of
your clients comfort. The key here
is that you havent lost sight of your
professional role and your focus on
clients well-being. Youre choosing
to chat in order to gain clients trust,
not because of your own social needs.
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Dear Bob,
Thank you for your comments. I agree
that techniques with specific pain relief
in mind require more communication
with some clients than with others.
Even with a massage that has pure
relaxation as the goal, we may want to
check in occasionally with clients.
One issue that I need to clarify is
what thinking meanswhen we say
that a client shouldnt have to think to
respond to our questions. The concepts
of right brain and left brain are useful
here. The left brain is the side that deals
with the logical, analytical, and rational
aspects of our lives; the right brain is
more intuitive, creative, and subjective.
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by Til Luchau
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Seeing Superficial
Restrictions
Releasing Superficial
Restrictions
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myofascial techNiQUes
over-the-edGe teChNiQue
Ask your client to lie face down on
your table, arms at the sides, with his
or her head and neck just over the top
edge of the table. The edge of the table
should fall an inch or two below the
top of the sternum. Your client may
need to adjust upward or downward
a bit so that the edge is comfortable.
Dont leave your client like this too
long, but youll usually have at least
two or three minutes to work before
his or her head starts to feel too full.
Once your client is comfortable,
ask him or her to turn the head from
side to side as you again watch or feel
aNterior NeCK/shoulder
differeNtiatioN teChNiQue
After releasing the posterior restrictions
of the back and shoulders superficial
layers, youll want to broaden and
continue this release by addressing
any surface restrictions in the upper
chest and anterior shoulders.
To release these anterior
restrictions, well use either our palms
or fi ngertips to anchor the superficial
fascia of the shoulders, chest, and
anterior neck (Image 5). Then well
use our clients movement to release
the restrictions we saw or felt earlier.
The palm is especially useful where
you saw fascial layer creep with head
movement. When using your palm,
dont be tempted yet to rub, slide, or
massage the deeper layers of pectoralis,
etc. Instead, use the broad surface of
the palm to catch and gently anchor
the outer layers of the chest while
your client moves his or her head.
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Finishing
Active contraction of the platysma, as in grimacing, can aid in releasing the superficial fascia
of the anterior thorax.
An open palm or the tips of curled fingers may be used for the Anterior Neck/Shoulder
Differentiation technique.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Bellanina Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Benjamin Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bindi Skincare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Biofreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Biotone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC-1
Body Mind Mechanics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
. . . . . . . 135, 139
Institute of Integrative
Aromatherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
International School of Shiatsu . . . . . . . . 135
Jeana Naluai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Kinesis/Anatomy Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Know Your Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC
Loomis Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Massage Envy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Massage Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Massage Review
Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 43, 140, 142
MassageSupplies.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Massage Therapy Foundation. . . . . . . . 90
Massage Wraps, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
McKinnon Body Therapy Center . . . . . 137
Mitchell Deep Tissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Myofascial Release Seminars. . . . . . . . . 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Stronglite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Talus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tao Trading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Thai Bodywork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Thai Institute of Healing Arts . . . . . . . . . 137
Universal Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Watercolors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Both
Continuing Ed Program
tate-Approved Massage
S
Therapy Program
Digital Video
Myokinesthetic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
My Receptionist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NCBTMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
New Harbinger Publications . . . . . . . . . 78
New School for Massage,
Bodywork & Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
New York College of
Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
New York Open Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Ohashi Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
One 8 Publishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Oregon School of Massage
. . . . . . . . . . 139
. . . 54, 136
Scherer Institute
Innerpeace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sombra Cosmetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Steamy Wonder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
. . . . . . . . . 138
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