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AMTA OR Web News New Version
Visit the AMTA Oregon Chapter on the web at: www.amta-or.org For those who knead to know March/April 2007 Membership Edition Summary New Officers Elected at AMTA-OR Annual Meeting in February The 2007 annual meeting was held Saturday, February 17 at the Salem Conference Center. Fifty-two professional members and a great number of non-members attended eight instructional classes, a vendor market, and the luncheon/annual meeting. Attendance was a little less than the previous two years. Those who had been to other annual meetings praised the facility and enjoyed the opportunity to meet new friends and see old ones. Also in this issue Page 2 Presidential Notes Page 3 Meet Your New Officers Page 6 CVOP Page 7 AMTA-OR CE Workshop Schedule Page 10 Why Massage is in Americans’ Future The education and vendor market was also given high marks. Custom Craftworks and Sew & Sew were two Oregon companies who had never before set up shop in the Annual Meeting vendor market. Tim Herbert and Steve Gern represented the two Ardell Hill’s companies. Both Spiritual Reflexology Class PO Box 2142 • Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645 were pleased with their experience, and AMTA-OR thanks them both for saying so, as well as the other vendors for all their support. The annual meeting, held at lunch time between morning and afternoon classes, included acceptance by attending AMTA professional members of the 2007-8 (See New Officers… continued on page 3) Government Relations Massage Days at the Capitol Over 100 chair massages were offered to state legislators, their staffs, and the general public by AMTA-Oregon LMT members on Thursday, March 1, from 10am to 2pm at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. In all, 12 therapists contributed their time and massage chairs to the event. A second Massage Day at the Capitol is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, also from 10am to 2pm. Anyone wishing to volunteer for that event should contact Michael Dukart of the Government Relations Committee by email at [email protected] or by phone at 503/3631539. Oregon Chapter American Massage Therapy Association PO Box 2142, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645 503/306-0932 AMTA-OR Office www.amta-or.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH YOUR QUESTIONS JOHN COMBE President AMTA HODOC Member SALOMEIA STAN 1st Vice President Phone: 541/786-1458 [email protected] Phone: 503/516-7066 [email protected] LORETTA CLAUS 2nd Vice President CAROL ANN CARNESE 3rd Vice President BRANDI WALTON Treasurer JOHANNES VENGHAUS Secretary TED ADAMS Communications Phone: 503/332-8172 [email protected] Phone: 503/329-7676 [email protected] Phone: 503/682-2619 [email protected] Phone: 503/235-6243 [email protected] Phone: 503/913-3086 [email protected] NATHAN NORDSTROM Education JOHN COMBE Membership Phone: 503/706-2480 [email protected] Phone: 541/786-1458 [email protected] JANE GARBISCH Video Lending Library Phone: 503/335-8143 [email protected] STEPHANIE JENSEN NMTAW Phone: 503/550-3847 [email protected] MICHAEL DUKART Oregon News Editor Government Relations Phone: 503/363-1539 [email protected] BARB TYLER Alquemie Publishing Newsletter Publisher Phone: 541/937-2611 Fax: 541/937-4286 [email protected] CINDY ROBERT Rainmakers, LLP AMTA-OR Lobbyist Phone: 503/260-3431 [email protected] Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) Phone: 503/365-8657 Fax: 503/385-4465 www.oregonmassage.org AMTA National Offices Phone: 847/864-0123 Toll Free: 1-877-905-2700 Fax: 847/864-1178 www.amtamassage.org Massage Therapy Foundation Phone: 847/869-5019 Fax: 847/864-1178 National Certification 2 Toll Free: 1-800-296-0664 www.ncbtmb.com residential Notes by John Combe, LMT, NCTMB #7492 It’s Spring! I am so excited with how great the 2007 Annual Meeting went in Salem on February 17. Mike Blackmore did a very nice job with a new location that will facilitate AMTAOR for future meetings. Thanks Mike and all of the volunteers that came together to put a day of “Nurturing Knowledge” together. At the Annual Meeting we had four new Board of Directors elected, including 1st Vice President Salomeia Stan, 2nd Vice President Loretta Claus, 3rd Vice President Carol Ann Carnese, and Secretary Johannes Venghaus. Also elected were 2008 Chapter Delegates to the AMTA National Convention. Educational workshops with over 8 CEU’s made for a very full day. The new board made its way to Mt Hood Village in early March for a very busy weekend of planning the upcoming year’s events and goals — aiming for the best way we can serve you the Members. With four new BOD members, we spent time getting to know each other and experienced a great bonding time that is very important for a group of leaders. I can say this Board has one focus, How to Better Help the Members. Please mark your calendars for the April 14 Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program at Ashmead College in Tigard. Please look for more information elsewhere in this newsletter. Find out how to be a part of the fun of the Chapter. I want to thank all of the LMTs that made our first of two Massage Days at the Capital on March 1 such a success. Over 100 Chair Massages were given in four hours. This will take place again on May 1. This is the best way we know how to educate the public and our lawmakers on the benefits LMTs have to offer. I can say that 2007 looks to be a very full and productive year for the Oregon AMTA Chapter. As your President, I have been on a number of teleconferences serving on the House of Delegates Operations Committee, Moderator of the Chapter Presidents Council and being asked to be on the Massage Therapy Foundation’s Dollar per Member Committee. I will be heading to another National Board of Directors Meeting in the next couple of months, to stay aware of happenings at the National levels. Please remember that if you have any questions, or would like to become involved with Your Chapter please call or email any of YOUR Board Members. New Officers… (Continued from front page) budget, as well as voting for new board officers and delegates to the 2008 National Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Newly elected board members include: 1st Vice President Salomeia Stan; 2nd Vice President Loretta Claus; 3rd Vice President Carol Ann Carnese, and Secretary Johannes Venghaus. Selected as Delegates for 2008 were: Mike Blackmore, John Combe, Pamela Gray-Hoy, and Kimberly Payne. Selected as Alternates were: Jean “Jody” Green and Mary Parson. Many thanks to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy to assist Annual Meeting chair Mike Blackmore and for making the annual meeting a success. Next year's meeting will also be held at the Salem Conference Center on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Plans for more education and a Friday evening social are already being made. Meet Your New Officers Salomeia Stan, LMT #11677 1ST Vice President My name is Salomeia Stan, LMT, NCBTMB, and AMTA member since 2005. I operate a private practice in Gresham, OR since 2005, providing Therapeutic Massage and Body Work for Injuries, Relaxation and Chronic Pain. As a massage therapist I earned a diploma from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2003. As the 1st Vice President for AMTA-OR, I would like to thank you for nominating me to this honor- able position, and I’d like you to know that I'm determined to dedicate my effort and time to represent you to the best of my abilities. Loretta Claus, LMT #2578 2ND Vice President Greetings fellow members! I am Loretta Claus LMT, AAS. I am delighted to be joining the AMTA Oregon chapter board as the new 2nd Vice President and want to extend my thanks to the membership for affording me the privilege of this position. I have been a massage therapist for nearly 20 years, and am glad for the opportunity to give back to an organization that has supported me. After attending the board orientation retreat in early March, I know this will be an exciting year that offers me valuable experience, education, and growth. I look forward to serving you. Carol Ann Carnese, LMT #12504 3RD Vice President I grew up in Southwest Washington and was educated in Castle Rock schools. Between children, I furthered a career in the health care professions, working for physicians, physical therapists, optometrists and ophthalmologists. With children leaving the nest, I decided to obtain my own professional degree as a massage therapist and enrolled at Ashmead College in Vancouver. Upon graduating in 2005, I was admitted to practice as a licensed massage therapist/practitioner in both Oregon and Washington. I am in solo private practice in Southeast Portland specializing in energy work, therapeutic and deep tissue massage. (See New Officers… continued on page 4) lquemie ublishing nk Tailored services for nonprofit organizations “The next best thing to a volunteer!” Financial Report Ending 3/6/2007 Barb Tyler (541) 937·2611 Fax: (541) 937-4286 [email protected] Treasurer’s Report PO Box 87, Dexter, Oregon 97431 WWW.ALQUEMIEPUBLISHING.COM Newsletter Publishing • Executive Assistance • Event Planning Website Development & Maintenance! Submitted by Brandi Walton, LMT #3218, AMTA-OR Treasurer Washington Mutual: $26,148.53 VanKampen Reserve: $33,652.76 ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Contributions are welcome; all submissions must include a legible signature and phone number and may be edited for space and clarification. Address all correspondence to: Editor, Glenath Moyle, PO Box 2142, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Phone: 503/641-2070. Email: [email protected]. AMTA-OR reserves the right to edit materials; reject copyrighted materials unless consent of copyright holder is obtained in writing; and assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, corrections, or modifications in its publications. Information, articles, endorsements and ads contained in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Massage Therapy Association. 3 AMTA Oregon News March / April 2007 New Officers… (Continued from page 3) Hands Across Oregon I look forward to serving my profession as 3rd Vice President of the Oregon Chapter of AMTA and hope to be able to make a difference in improving the careers of massage therapists throughout the region. I currently live in Portland with my husband, Chuck, a Portland lawyer, and my youngest daughter, Kylie. Johannes Venghaus, LMT #11918 Secretary My name is Johannes Venghaus, LMT, and I thank you all, members, for electing me to the Board of Directors of the Oregon Chapter of the AMTA. I am looking forward to serving you for the next two years as a member and secretary of the Board. I am also looking forward to hearing from you with any questions, comments or concerns regarding the AMTA and our profession as massage therapists. You can reach me via email at [email protected]. I have been living in SE Portland for the last 23 years and I have been working as an LMT since May 2005. I am currently splitting my work as massage therapist between Triangolo Family Clinic in Portland, the Metro YMCA and the Portland Hilton. Continuing in their current positions are John Combe, LMT, NCTMB, President; and Brandi Walton, LMT, Treasurer. Member Classified Ads Advertise your massage table or other used massage-related items in the AMTA Oregon News. (Does not include ads for workshops, or product/service related ads. See outside back cover for those rates.) $5 for 15 words or less ($10 for nonmembers) Send your ad with check made payable to AMTA-OR to: Alquemie Publishing, PO Box 87, Dexter, OR 97431 Or send your ad via email to: [email protected] But don’t forget to mail your check! Next deadline is May 1, 2007 4 Get involved in your chapter TODAY! See below for an opportunity to help out! Video Lending Library Seeking New Librarian for Lending Library Hello fellow AMTA-OR members, I hope this Spring is full of promise and progress for all of you! Time sure seems to fly more and more, lives get busier and fuller, and we often have to make choices about what is necessary or nurturing for ourselves. With mixed feelings, I am writing this to give notice of my resignation as Librarian for the Lending Library. I have been enjoying this volunteer position for six years, but it's time to pass this opportunity on to someone new. I will continue in my capacity through the new Librarian transition and items will still be available for rent. If any members are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at [email protected], or 503/335-8143. This is a great opportunity as you can watch as many of the videos as you want—for free, meet other members over the phone or in person when they have requests, and be involved with your AMTA State Chapter. Thank you all for your support and enjoyment of the Lending Library! — Jane Garbisch, LMT Stay on TOP of Your Practice Get all of the CEUs you need to keep your practice fresh, fun and ready to meet client needs with TOP "Take Out Pain" classes — All classes are affordable! $150 per day per student — 2007 Upcoming Schedule April 21 Sciatica Massage (7.5 CE Hrs) May 19 Whiplash Massage (7.5 CE Hrs) June 16 Pregnancy Massage (pre-natal) (7.5 CE Hrs) July 21 Arthritis Massage—Lower Body (7 CE Hrs) July 22 Arthritis Massage—Upper Body (7 CE Hrs) August 18 Plantar Fasciitis Massage (7.5 CE Hrs) August 19 Runner’s Leg Massage (7.5 CE Hrs) Classes held at The Right Touch in Hillsboro Register early and Bring a friend and SAVE $100/ day off early couple registration! (Early: PAID 2 weeks or more before class) ~ Classifieds ~ For Sale: New massage table. Never used. Earth Gear Portable Table. Email for more information: [email protected] GET INVOLVED in the Questions? Email [email protected] SAVE $25/day off any class! Register by fax w/credit card: 503/844-6150 Register by mail w/check: 1363 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 “...to develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy…” Call or email an AMTA-OR Board Member TODAY! Register by phone w/credit card: 503/795-9402 www.TheRighTouch.com Tamara Felix, PhD, LMT #5352 NCBTMB Approved Provider #450220-06 5 AMTA Oregon News March / April 2007 CALLING ALL MEMBERS!! Grow As A Professional By Contributing Your Time & Energy To AMTA-OR Mark Your Planners For AMTA-OR’s 2007 Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP) WORTH 3 CE HOURS! Saturday, April 14, 2007 12 - 4 p.m. at Ashmead College, Tigard Campus 9600 SW Oak St., 4th Floor Tigard, OR 97223 The AMTA-OR Board of Directors is seeking volunteers for committee work, including Education, Government Relations, Newsletter, National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, Website, and others. Please join us!! FREE LUNCH! For DIRECTIONS Call (503) 892-8100 14 Hours of Continuing Education 2007 Schedule *Lunch is served from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Except where noted) When lunch is provided it is included in cost of registration Board meetings precede lunch from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Except where noted. Anyone may attend at no cost.) June 16 Body World 3 with Nathan Nordstrom, LMT 3-Hour CE open from 10:00am to 4:00pm (To receive CE credits, you must attend for at least 3 hours. No lunch provided. Board meeting/location TBA.) Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., PDX (503/797-4000) Members: $45 Nonmembers: $60 August 11 Table Talk: What’s Your Table Made Of? with Tim Herbert 2-Hour CE from 1:00 to 3:00pm* Location: Custom Craftworks, 760 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene (800/627-2387) Members: $30 Nonmembers: $40 October 20 Advertising with Human Power For those who knead to know with David Common 4-Hour CE from 1:00 to 5:00pm* Location: Central OR Comm. College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend (541/318-3757) Members: $60 Pre-register for all 4 workshops prior to April 15 and receive a 20% discount on the total registration fee! Nonmembers: $80 December 8 First Aid / CPR with Mason Marsh 5-Hour CE from 1:00 to 6:00pm* Location: Concorde Career Inst., 1425 NE Irving St. Bld. 300, PDX (503/281-4181) Members: $30 Nonmembers: $50 — Detach here and mail bottom portion to the address below — Registration Please list below the workshop title(s) or the date(s) you wish to attend: Name _____________________________________ Address _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ AMTA Member: Yes City State Zip Phone No (You do not need to be a member to attend) AMTA Member #: ______________ State License #: _______________ Amount Enclosed: $_______ -20% $_______ (Must register for all 4 workshops to receive discount) Email Please list your choice of workshops to the left and mail this form and non-refundable fees to: AMTA-OR, PO Box 2142, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645 For more info contact: Chanin Bays at [email protected] or 503/936-2831 TMR Ad Place Here Breema Ad Place Here AMTA Press Release Why Massage is in Americans’ Futures also recommends asking massage therapists specific questions, including if they are licensed to practice massage, if they are Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and where they received massage therapy training. Annual survey reveals use of massage therapy Why people get massages Evanston, IL – More than one out of every six Americans gets a massage each year, that’s 25 million more Americans than 10 years ago, according to an annual survey commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). In the past, relaxation was the leading motivator for massage, but increasingly Americans are looking to massage therapy for medical reasons (30 percent) such as injury recovery, pain reduction, headache control, and overall health and wellness. According to AMTA’s annual survey, more than 39 million Americans received a massage in the last year, and almost one out of three people (30 percent) who had a massage in the past five years received massages for “medical/health reasons” other than stress relief. More than half (53 percent) who discussed massage with their healthcare providers say their doctor recommended they get massage therapy. “About one third of Americans still think massage is a luxury, but our latest survey shows that 40 percent have had a massage to relieve pain,” says Mary Beth Braun, president of the AMTA. “And while we have seen a strong interest in massage therapy for health reasons from all age groups, there’s been a real increase in understanding of the value of massage among Generation Y. It looks like their interest will grow stronger as this group ages.” In fact, 72 percent of Generation Y respondents disagree that massage is just a luxury; ninety-two percent say they believe massage can be an effective way to relieve pain, while 48 percent of 18-to 24 year-olds have already had a massage to relieve pain. “Younger people are telling us that massage can be a valuable part of their personal health routine,” says Braun. “As they come to rely more and more on massage for therapeutic reasons, as well as for stress relief, they’ll need to know how best to find professional massage therapists who can be relied upon to provide the best possible service.” Finding a professional massage therapist who is well- trained and knowledgeable can make or break a person’s massage experience. AMTA offers a professional massage therapist locator service (http://www.findamassagetherapist.org/) and encourages consumers to look for an AMTA massage therapist. The organization 10 *Men and respondents 65 and older are especially likely to get massages for medical/healthcare reasons. *Women indicated massage therapy was their first choice when asked “what gave you the greatest relief from pain?” (24 percent versus 22 percent who chose medications as their number one pain-relief choice). *Men placed medications first (24 percent) and massage second (19 percent). *Almost one out of three (32 percent) of Hispanic respondents chose massage therapy as their preferred choice of pain relief, and more than half (57 percent) of Hispanics have had a massage to relieve pain. *The number of people who indicated having their massage paid by an insurance company or a co-pay doubled from 5 percent last year to 10 percent this year. “Relaxation/stress reduction” (26 percent) and “because it was free or a gift” (21 percent) are also common reasons for having massage as shown in ten years of consumer surveys. “Massage is a hot topic,” says Braun of the AMTA. “As the medical community increasingly recognizes its benefits, and as more insurance companies begin to include it in their plans, massage will become a more common component of people’s health and wellness practice.” Types of massage While finding the right massage therapist is critical, consumers also need to understand how massage can help them by understanding what types of massage are best-suited to their individual needs. “The more people know about massage,” notes Braun, “the better they’ll be able to take advantage of its benefits.” There are many types of massage and AMTA recommends that people discuss with their massage therapists their physical condition and what they hope to achieve from their massage. The four most common types of massage are: • Swedish massage: a gentle, relaxing massage using a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques. • Deep tissue massage: beneficial for muscle damage from an injury, such as whiplash or back strain. • Sports massage: helps prevent ath- letic injury, keeps the body flexible and may aid in healing the body in the event of an injury. • Chair massage: massage of the up- per body, while fully clothed and seated in a special portable chair and is meant to relax and improve circulation. Volunteer Opportunity We are looking for someone to take over the responsibility of maintaining the Video Lending Library. For information on what this entails, please contact Jane Garbisch, current librarian, at [email protected] or 503/3358143. Thank you! AMTA-OR Video Lending Library Please contact Jane Garbisch at 503/335-8143 Rental Agreement COST: $5 per tape with a $30 deposit per tape. Payment must be received before video is mailed to you. Limit 3 tapes per order. Deposit will be returned when video(s) is returned to Library. DURATION: 30 days from postmarked date per tape. Deposit will be forfeited after 30 days. Please allow for mailing time. Member is responsible for return postage. Limited to a first come, first serve basis. Videos may not be reproduced. Eastern Techniques Videos by Michael Reed Gach The Bum Back Video Fundamentals of Acupressure Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension Zen Shiatsu Clinical & Sports Basic PNF - Patrece Morency A Chiropractic Approach to Soft Tissue Soigneur’s Sports Massage: A SOMA Body Work Intro Functional Assessment Skills with Benny Vaughn New Approaches to Muscle Therapy from Body Cushion Health & Fitness Tai Chi for Health - Basic Patterns Taijiquan - Orthodox Chinese Tai Chi Stretching with Bob Anderson Jane Powells Fight Back with Fitness (Arthritis) Seated Massage Seated Massage Experience with Raymond Blaylock On-Site Practice by David Palmer Oakworks Portal Pro Video/Audio Sets Baby’s First Touch Fibromyalgia Japanese Hot Stone Massage Upledger 10-Step Patient Protocol Patient Sequence Part 1 & 2 Human Anatomy Head & Neck Part 1 & 2 Trunk Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Low Back Dissection Cadaver Dissection of Hip/Pelvis Region & TMJ Dissection Primal 3D Interactive Series - Complete Human Anatomy (9 CD set) Kurshova Method Russian Sports Massage Pre & Post Massage 10 Sports Injuries Onsen-Rich Phaigh Assessment of Pelvic Region #1 Assess & Correct Lower Body #2 Assess & Correct Upper Body #3 Assess & Correct Upper Body #4 Sports & Fitness Massage St. John - NMT NMT Philosophy 1 NMT Philosophy 2 NMT Philosophy 3 Low Back Pain Shoulder Pain TMJ Pain NMT 3 - Home Study NMT 4 - Home Study NMT Nerve Entrapment/Compression v.4 NMT Shoulder Pain v.10 NMT Carpal Tunnel v.11 Cervical Injuries, Postural Analysis & Pelvic Stabilization Pain Mechanisms of the Low Back Books Medical Massage Therapy Billing Ethics of Touch by Ben E. Benjamin & Cherie Sohnen-Moe Functional Assessment in Massage Therapy by Whitney Lowe Other Compassionate Touch - Geriatric Massage The Power of Touch - AMTA Earthquake Relief - MERT Principles of Equine Massage Rosarita Beach Clinic - Alternative Approach Videos by Body Cushion & Oakworks Cookie Masters Videos (Call for list) Fijian Massage with Lolita Knight (DVD) Reflexology Vol. 1 The Feet with Rhonda Funes Art of Pre-Natal Massage with Kelly Lott Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Sean Riehl ~ To Rent ~ Make out two checks to AMTA-OR First check should include $5 per video rented. Second check should include a $30 deposit per video rented. Deposits will be returned when videos are returned. ALL RATES ARE PER ISSUE 6 ISSUES PER YEAR RATES & DISTRIBUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP EDITIONS: 1200 PER ISSUE (JAN-OCT) BITS & PIECES CLASSIFIED AD $25 PER ISSUE — 2"W X 1"H BUSINESS CARD $50 PER ISSUE (3½"W X 2"H) HALF PAGE $100 PER ISSUE (7½"W X 5"H OR 3¾"W X 10"H) QUARTER PAGE $75 PER ISSUE (3¾"W X 5"H) FULL PAGE $150 PER ISSUE (7½"W X 10"H) RATES & DISTRIBUTION FOR STATEWIDE EDITION: 4500 PER ISSUE (NOV/DEC) BUSINESS/SERVICE CLASSIFIED: $25 PER ISSUE — 2"W X 1"H USED EQUIPMENT CLASSIFIED: $5 MEMBERS $10 NONMEMBERS 15 WORDS OR LESS BUSINESS CARD $125 PER ISSUE (3½"W X 2"H) HALF PAGE $175 PER ISSUE (7½"W X 5"H OR 3¾"W X 10"H) QUARTER PAGE $150 PER ISSUE (3¾"W X 5"H) FULL PAGE $225 PER ISSUE (7½"W X 10"H) ADS SHOULD BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: MSWORD, MSPUBLISHER, HIGH RESOLUTION PDF. ALL FORMATS SHOULD BE FOR PC. TO ADVERTISE CONTACT BARB TYLER, ALQUEMIE PUBLISHING 541/937-2611 OR [email protected] The mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. This newsletter published by Alquemie Publishing Ink • PO Box 87 • Dexter, Oregon 97431 • 541/937-2611 • www.alquemiepublishing.com AMTA-OR PO Box 2142 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645