A profession is a job that involves complex work, education, training, and certifications. Professions are usually intellectual and require a university degree. Some examples of professions include: Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Economists, Professors, Teachers, Librarians, Architects.A trade is a manual job that requires special training. Tradespeople are trained in a particular trade that often … [Read more...] about Massage Therapy: Profession or Industry?
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Massage Therapist Job Info: Misclassification of Contractors
In the massage therapy profession, the majority of jobs that are available are employee positions. It is very, very, very, very rare that a massage therapist would be correctly classified as as independent contractor. This makes for some great confusion for many. It is a very complex process to figure out the exact specifications which is why an employer will need to hire an attorney and … [Read more...] about Massage Therapist Job Info: Misclassification of Contractors
American Massage Therapy Association Convention 2023
I was able to attend the AMTA Convention as a Board member of my local AMTA-WA chapter. This was my first national convention in all of my 35 years of being a massage therapist. I have to say the very best part was attending the National Board of Massage Meeting the day before the convention began. I also attended the Chapter Volunteer Program 3 days before the convention actually started which … [Read more...] about American Massage Therapy Association Convention 2023
The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
Massage therapy competitions have become a popular phenomenon in the massage profession/industry, bringing together massage therapists from around the world to showcase their techniques, creativity, and expertise. The rise of these events has also sparked debates about whether they prioritize the artistry of massage over the needs and comfort of the clients. Judging a massage therapist giving a … [Read more...] about The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree
1943 - President - CHARLES T.WILLIAMS, California Vice-President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary - E.D EASTER, Indiana Treasurer - G. GALVERT, Indiana 1944 - President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T. WILLIAMS, California 1945 - President - CLARK COTTRELL, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T WILLIAMS, California 1946 - All officers re-elected 1947 - … [Read more...] about History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree
The State of the Massage Profession Address
In Jan 2023, I had my 35th anniversary of having my own massage business in Downtown Seattle. Through the many years I have watched the profession and wrote about it on my many websites (starting back in 1999 with thebodyworker.com which turned into www.massageschoolnotes.com; www.massagepracticebuilder.com started in 2002, now this site and www.lookbeforeyoubookamassge.com) . I have watched the … [Read more...] about The State of the Massage Profession Address