A Matter of Opinion
Last week, the AFMTE released a position paper authored by Executive Director Rick Rosen, “Alliance Offers New Vision for National Certification.” The AFMTE also recently announced that it is...
View ArticleCivil Discourse
Civil discourse, according to Wikipedia, is engagement in conversation intended to enhance understanding. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, when it comes to that. The good took place recently...
View ArticleReport from the AFMTE Annual Meeting
I’ve just returned from the second annual meeting of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education in Charleston, SC. It was an excellent gathering from start to finish. There were keynote speakers...
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The Leaders of the Massage Profession
Last week, the leaders of all the major organizations representing the massage therapy profession came together in St. Louis for a Massage Therapy Leadership Summit. The Leaders of the Massage...
View ArticleKudos, and a Few Thumps on the Head
The year is winding down; all the award shows have been on television lately, and I’d like to give out a few of my own, along with a thump or two on the head of those who need it. Call me a critic!...
View ArticleRick Rosen: A Job Well Done
Rick Rosen, MA, LMBT, Founder and Executive Director of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, announced last week that he will be stepping down from that position effective November 30. In his...
View ArticleNCBTMB: New Plans for the Future
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork has announced several bold new initiatives for moving the organization ahead. It’s no secret that the NCBTMB has had their ups...
View ArticleNCBTMB: Quit the Small Stuff and Take the Bold Step
Nearly two years ago, the Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure voted to change its rule pertaining to the examinations approved for licensure of massage therapists. They chose to adopt the Massage...
View ArticleAn Alternative to CE Regulation (just in the nick of time)
As I’ve written about on this blog, the NCBTMB has been trying to roll out an “upgraded” scheme to regulate the entire world of continuing education. After all, their stated mission is “To define and...
View ArticleBlowin’ in the Wind
Whether you prefer the Bob Dylan original version, or the popular treatment by Peter, Paul & Mary, we have our own version of Blowin’ in the Wind being sung by the leaders of FSMTB and NCBTMB. My...
View ArticleThe Financial Health of Our Organizations: NCBTMB
Thank you for your interest in my annual reports on the financial status of the major non-profit organizations of the massage therapy profession. I am not an accountant or a financial expert. This...
View ArticleCE: No Approval is Better than Faux Approval
This is hardly the first time I’ve had gripes about the state of continuing education for massage therapists in the US. I’m not happy, and I haven’t been happy for a long time. I’m a CE provider...
View ArticleELAP: Now that I’ve Read the Whole Thing…
I spent most of my spare time during the past week reading the Final Report and the Entry-Level Education Blueprint of the ELAP. Again, I will offer my appreciation for the collaboration of the...
View ArticleExpanding Our Scope, Protecting Our Future
There have been numerous attempts to come up with a good working definition of massage therapy. While I certainly appreciate the effort that has gone into them, in my opinion, most have fallen short...
View ArticleModel Practice Act Causing an Uproar
Disclosure: I am a peer reviewer for COMTA. I have complained a lot about massage therapists sitting on their hands, not having any interest or involvement in governance, and not caring or being...
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