Comments for Health Positive Continuing Education Blog http://www.healthpositive.com/blog Massage news, events and opportunities for all massage therapists and bodyworkers Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:18:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Helping Clients With Sunburns by admin http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2010/08/223/#comment-1076 admin Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:18:53 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=223#comment-1076 Thank you Isabella! Of course common sense should always prevail, even with mild sunburn. Most likely the person who is sunburned will not be coming in for a massage right off the beach, and will have waited a day or two before getting any kind of massage. You would never put oil on newly burned skin, but a day or two after a very mild sunburn is okay. The skin has already started to heal and certain oils can assist in that healing, especially if in a formula mixed with aloe vera Even within the 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree classifications there are gradations of sunburn from a slight pink to a deep red within the first degree. Once it starts blistering it becomes a second degree. So on the milder side of a first degree burn, oil should not make it worse. Assuming (and recommending to the client) not to go out and sit in the sun after getting a massage will prevent any further 'cooking' of the skin. There are massage lubricant formulas geared towards healing sunburn containing essential oils and cooling ingredients. Thank you for your comment, Linda Fehrs, LMT Thank you Isabella!

Of course common sense should always prevail, even with mild sunburn.

Most likely the person who is sunburned will not be coming in for a massage right off the beach, and will have waited a day or two before getting any kind of massage. You would never put oil on newly burned skin, but a day or two after a very mild sunburn is okay. The skin has already started to heal and certain oils can assist in that healing, especially if in a formula mixed with aloe vera

Even within the 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree classifications there are gradations of sunburn from a slight pink to a deep red within the first degree. Once it starts blistering it becomes a second degree. So on the milder side of a first degree burn, oil should not make it worse.

Assuming (and recommending to the client) not to go out and sit in the sun after getting a massage will prevent any further ‘cooking’ of the skin.

There are massage lubricant formulas geared towards healing sunburn containing essential oils and cooling ingredients.

Thank you for your comment,
Linda Fehrs, LMT

]]> Comment on Helping Clients With Sunburns by isabella http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2010/08/223/#comment-1075 isabella Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:49:50 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=223#comment-1075 PLEASE DO NOT RECOMMEND PUTTING ANY KIND OF OIL ON ANY KIND OF BURN - EVEN SUNBURN - YOU'LL CONTINUE TO COOK THE SKIN FROM THE RESIDUAL HEAT - ALOE, ETC - BUT NEVER ANY KIND OF OIL (OR BUTTER) PLEASE DO NOT RECOMMEND PUTTING ANY KIND OF OIL ON ANY KIND OF BURN – EVEN SUNBURN – YOU’LL CONTINUE TO COOK THE SKIN FROM THE RESIDUAL HEAT – ALOE, ETC – BUT NEVER ANY KIND OF OIL (OR BUTTER)

]]> Comment on The Benefits of Infant Massage by Stephanie Powers http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/09/the-benefits-of-infant-massage/#comment-1050 Stephanie Powers Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:48:01 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=201#comment-1050 This is exactly what makes attending a <a href="http://massage.solex.edu/" title="massage school" rel="nofollow">massage school</a> so great. It is not in many fields that a student can learn to impact a client on such a basic yet meaningful level. This is exactly what makes attending a massage school so great. It is not in many fields that a student can learn to impact a client on such a basic yet meaningful level.

]]> Comment on U.S. Department of Education Releases New Research Finding Online Education More Effective than Traditional Face-to-Face Education by Evelyn Ahmed http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/08/new-study-reveals-online-education-performance-more-effective-than-traditional-education/#comment-421 Evelyn Ahmed Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:53:29 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=154#comment-421 Online education is also good specially if you have very good and talented students.*"; Online education is also good specially if you have very good and talented students.*”;

]]> Comment on Client Care and Self Care go Hand in Hand by Doug Schoch http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/07/client-care-and-self-care-go-hand-in-hand/#comment-109 Doug Schoch Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:13:09 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=121#comment-109 As I approach 6 years as a massage therapist, I realize the value of self care. Taking care of my self physically mentally, and spiritually is what makes me perform best when giving massages. My family and I also benefit fom it as well. As I approach 6 years as a massage therapist, I realize the value of self care. Taking care of my self physically mentally, and spiritually is what makes me perform best when giving massages. My family and I also benefit fom it as well.

]]> Comment on Study finds Value in Massage Therapy Culture by Sharon http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/09/study-finds-value-in-massage-therapy-culture/#comment-644 Sharon Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:31:18 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=196#comment-644 Hi Julia, Thanks for pointing out this omission. Here's that info: <strong>References</strong> 1. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, Washington, D.C., 2009. 2. Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom, Steve Lohr, The New York Times, August 20, 2009 Sincerely, Sharon Burch Hi Julia,
Thanks for pointing out this omission. Here’s that info:
References
1. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, Washington, D.C., 2009.
2. Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom, Steve Lohr, The New York Times, August 20, 2009
Sincerely,
Sharon Burch

]]> Comment on Avoiding Massage Therapy Burnout by Julie Onofrio http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/10/avoiding-massage-therapy-burnout/#comment-917 Julie Onofrio Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:16:31 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=208#comment-917 What evidence do you have that burnout is leading to PTSD in massage therapists and other helping professions? Burnout is a serious issue for massage therapists. I doubt that you can really not ever get it if you stay in the profession long enough. There are many components to burnout and I think the biggest one is that massage therapists have a view of making money that is self defeating and can lead to burnout. It shows up in undercharging for services, not charging for cancellations or last minute no shows, working longer on clients than the allotted time and not charging more, coming in for clients on your day off or working during your lunch break. Massage therapists also have a tendency to always want to be giving advice. This often shows just how needy the massage therapist is. When you are giving advice you are not listening. Giving advice is often a symptom of needing to be needed. We of course all need that but when you try to get it met through your work with clients it will backfire and lead to burnout. Supervision is one of the most recent developments in the massage profession that I wish were required for all massage therapists as a part of CE or even licensing. Through the process of supervision you can get your needs met through other sources than your clients which will allow you to deepen your work with clients and amazingly enough will help you get clear about what you want. That in itself will make the process of getting and keeping clients go easier. Julie Onofrio <a>www.massage-career-guides.com</a> See more on <a href="http://www.massage-career-guides.com/massage-burnout.html" rel="nofollow">Massage Burnout</a> What evidence do you have that burnout is leading to PTSD in massage therapists and other helping professions?

Burnout is a serious issue for massage therapists. I doubt that you can really not ever get it if you stay in the profession long enough.

There are many components to burnout and I think the biggest one is that massage therapists have a view of making money that is self defeating and can lead to burnout. It shows up in undercharging for services, not charging for cancellations or last minute no shows, working longer on clients than the allotted time and not charging more, coming in for clients on your day off or working during your lunch break.

Massage therapists also have a tendency to always want to be giving advice. This often shows just how needy the massage therapist is. When you are giving advice you are not listening. Giving advice is often a symptom of needing to be needed. We of course all need that but when you try to get it met through your work with clients it will backfire and lead to burnout.

Supervision is one of the most recent developments in the massage profession that I wish were required for all massage therapists as a part of CE or even licensing. Through the process of supervision you can get your needs met through other sources than your clients which will allow you to deepen your work with clients and amazingly enough will help you get clear about what you want. That in itself will make the process of getting and keeping clients go easier.

Julie Onofrio
http://www.massage-career-guides.com

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]]> Comment on Avoiding Massage Therapy Burnout by Kathryn Seelye http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/10/avoiding-massage-therapy-burnout/#comment-916 Kathryn Seelye Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:59:39 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=208#comment-916 Thank you for this timely article. Not only does it contain great information, it validates what many massage therapists go through. Often, those around us see us as being balanced and having an easy job that we love. Typically it is only other massage therapists who understand the continual study and the constant thought about how we can offer more to our clients to assist them in their health goals. Time is short and massage therapists all too often take care of themselves last. Again, thank you for this article. Thank you for this timely article. Not only does it contain great information, it validates what many massage therapists go through. Often, those around us see us as being balanced and having an easy job that we love. Typically it is only other massage therapists who understand the continual study and the constant thought about how we can offer more to our clients to assist them in their health goals. Time is short and massage therapists all too often take care of themselves last. Again, thank you for this article.

]]> Comment on Study finds Value in Massage Therapy Culture by Julia Arehart http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/09/study-finds-value-in-massage-therapy-culture/#comment-643 Julia Arehart Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:06:23 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=196#comment-643 Ms Spelts did not give a reference to the research she describes. I would like to know how to find the original report. Ms Spelts did not give a reference to the research she describes. I would like to know how to find the original report.

]]> Comment on New Massage Therapy Education Alliance Forming by Sharon http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/2009/09/new-massage-therapy-education-alliance-forming/#comment-448 Sharon Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:08:05 +0000 http://www.healthpositive.com/blog/?p=172#comment-448 Hi Michelle, Thanks for your comment. FYI: The Alliance’s website is http://www.afmte.org Sharon Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your comment.
FYI: The Alliance’s website is http://www.afmte.org
Sharon

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