tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71344544493907005012024-03-18T04:47:48.764-05:00Susan Salvo: The Massage PassionistaSusan Salvo is PASSIONATE about massage therapy and massage education. She has been practicing massage therapy, teaching, and writing textbooks for over 30 years. She is a consummate storyteller and loves to share stories as "SHARING is the HEART of EDUCATION."Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-63510649584545712382016-09-29T14:46:00.002-05:002016-09-29T14:46:46.089-05:00I have moved!Please come join me at my new home for my blog: <a href="https://massagepassport.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Susan Salvo's Massage Passport</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This blog will no longer be maintained or updated.</span>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-33473511411236461852014-09-28T13:25:00.000-05:002014-09-30T12:12:56.275-05:00What Makes Teachers Great!<div class="p0" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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What is the most important element of effective teaching?
What comes to mind as you ponder this question? I've been thinking about this question for 30 years and have come to realize that the answer is relationships!<br />
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Relationships
play a central role in the educational experience. Relationships between
teachers and their students. Relationships between students and their
classmates. Relationships between students and lesson content. Relationships
between lesson content and real life.<br />
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Some say that relationships in education
are not important, that it distracts from learning. But Cristina Nehring says in
her article Higher Yearning that, “to say that relationship distracts from
learning is like saying color distracts from seeing.” Relationships energize
classrooms, breathe life into lessons, and deepen the learning experience.
Relationships create a sense of community and a feeling of belonging.<br />
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Relationships are the heart of our massage family and it all
began with a teacher. I want to talk a little about our massage family because
I love to talk… about family.<br />
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Our
massage family is made up of a large diverse group of people. We have no dress
code, no secret handshake, no special chant. We are one big family of many
hands and one shared love – the love of people – the love of humanity. And we
express that love with massage therapy. Coming to conventions is like going to
family reunions. One of the many reasons I support organizations such as AMTA and the Alliance is because they use a
family model as part of their business philosophy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It does not matter if you do Swedish massage, sports
massage, shiatsu, or reiki; all methods have the same shared goal — to help
people feel better. To make the inaccessible “accessible.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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My massage parents were my first teachers. They are dear to
my heart and are Patricia, Donald, Carol, Robert, and Charles. It was through
them that I fell in love with massage therapy and fell in love with learning.
When I stand front of a class, I feel their presence. Their words come right
out of my mouth. Their blood runs through my veins. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Good afternoon and welcome to the most important day of the
conference. Why? Because everyone is here because of a teacher. Today we honor
teachers and celebrate the roles they have had in our lives. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I want to thank the AMTA School Awards Committee for making
the day possible and for recognizing outstanding teachers. This committee is
made up of 4 members and includes Cindy Fararr, Adrienne Asta, Linda Toomey,
and Kate Zulaski.<br />
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Congratulations Tracie Livermore for your dedication to massage
education and your for love of teaching. And thank you to the previous award winners. [APPLAUSE]<br />
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Massage is my family, I had wonderful massage parents. Truth
be told… I was their difficult child.<br />
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I struggled with homework and deadlines,
stayed up late caring for a young child instead of studying — yes, I was a
single parent.<br />
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I struggled with tests. I had holes in my educational background
— yes I was a high school dropout. I sat in that classroom and thought “I am
the dumbest person in this room.” Thank goodness I had loving massage parents
who saw something in me that I couldn’t see in myself. They valued
relationships. I was able to graduate only because they let me do “extra
credit” work because I was failing anatomy.</div>
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Several years after graduation, I was homesick. I missed my
massage parents and decided to surround myself with new family and started to
teach. Teaching took me on a wonderful magical journey. This is where I married
Mike Breaux, the most amazing man I ever met. It was also this time I met my
massage sister Carrie Chaumont and her husband Alex. It was Carrie and Alex who
nominated me for this award. Thank you Michael, Carrie, and Alex for your love,
friendship, and for taking massage
therapy and massage education into the future. I love you guys! <o:p></o:p></div>
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There is no better feeling than being with family. In the
tradition of family gatherings, I’m going to tell you a family secret – I mean
family recipe. How to make a great teacher.<br />
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Because if you want a great
education, you must have great teachers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The first ingredient is "Connection." This brings us back to the relationships. <o:p></o:p><br />
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We know that making a connection with students provides the
best possible learning environment. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Listen to students – really listen. Not just to their words
but to the meaning behind their words.<br />
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Because if you want to access their
minds you must first access their hearts.<br />
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Parker Palmer, author of The Courage
to Teach, talks about listening or “hearing people to speech.” Students want to
find their voices, to speak their voices, to have their voices heard. A good
teacher listens to those voices even before they are spoken—so that someday
they can speak with truth and with confidence. <o:p></o:p><br />
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We must also be willing to take risks, to be vulnerable, and
to share our own stories. Sharing is how we make connections. I know there is talk about not getting too close to
students. But the reality is, this is how we change the world - by making
connections. Dianne Polseno knew this. Dianne said “We are changing the world,
one massage at a time.” Massage therapy is about making connections.</div>
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Connection is not enough, you must have a lesson plan. We
know from research that when given a choice, students prefer structured
lessons. Your lesson plans are the framework for the information you give them.
Part of effective teaching is being organized. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I was trying to think of a “family member” equivalent or the
kind of teacher I mean. Then it came to me, it’s a
“grandparent.”<br />
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Think about the role of grandparents. My Grandmother always had
a plan, she let me explore her home and yard, and I discovered something new each
time I was with her. She let me ask tons of questions and made time to answer
them, she told stories, she accepted me for who I was, but did not put up with
a lot of shenanigans. She kept her finger in the water – testing it. She knew when to push
the accelerator and when to tap the brakes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Being organized and having a lesson plan is not enough – you
must also be passionate.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Passion for teaching and learning must be evident to
students. Learning is about heading out into the unknown with a sense of
reckless abandon and wanderlust. Effective teachers cultivate students who are
passionately curious and don’t mind having their preconceptions nudged. Give
them an insatiable curiosity so that, after they leave your classroom, they
will never want to stop learning. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Be an instigator. Effective teachers are instigators of the
highest order. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Passion has a side effect. It’s inspiration. It’s the final
ingredient. This is the icing on the cake.</div>
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Connected, organized, and passionate teachers inspire
students. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are there to say, “I believe in you!” <o:p></o:p><br />
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We are there to say, “Yes you can!” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I can’t learn all these muscles and bones.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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Yes you can! <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I can’t pass this test.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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Yes you can!<o:p></o:p><br />
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We represent possibility. We make the inaccessible – accessible!<br />
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Believe in students and in their ability to think for
themselves.</div>
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Be connected, organized, passionate, and inspiring.<br />
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Take
care of yourself, embrace spirituality, and see the potential in every student.<br />
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We shape the future of massage therapy. We are in the
trenches with students giving them knowledge and skills. Initiating them into
the family circle. We are the “change agent.” We are teaching therapists to
change the world, one massage at a time. Thank you, Dianne. <br />
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<i>Susan Salvo's Acceptance Speech for the Dianne Polseno Lifetime Achievement Award for educational excellence given during the teacher's luncheon at the AMTA National Convention 2014 in Denver, CO.</i></div>
Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-75132066773379882932012-10-18T09:39:00.003-05:002012-10-18T12:23:42.389-05:00Stress Reducing Tips For Massage Students<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">STRESS REDUCING TIPS <span style="font-size: small;">FOR</span> MASSAGE STUDENTS</span></h2>
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Being a student brings a certain amount of stress that cannot be avoided. School is a constant balancing act of a full life against academic
responsibilities. Below are 60 suggestions to reduce stress and develop
a habit of daily relaxation.<br />
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Breathe using deep abdominal breathing not shallow
chest breathing. Expand your abdomen as you breathe in through your nose, hold
a few seconds, and then release the breath out through your mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pause a few seconds before the next
inhalation. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Maintain a balanced nutritious diet. Eat more fresh
fruit and vegetables, and whole grains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Choose lean meat and fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Limit the intake of salt, refined sugar, and alcohol. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Exercise at least three times a week for 30
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to include weight
lifting as part of the regime. Exercise will help you forget about stressful
events that occurred during the day.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Stretch often and regularly. Stretching reduces loosens
stiff and tense muscles as well as increases blood flow. Stretching also
decreases stress and anxiety. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Get sufficient rest. When you are well rested, you are
better able to perform your best and deal with stressful situations. Be sure to
get 7-8 hours of sound sleep each night.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Drink water daily, at least ½ ounce per 1 pound of body
weight per day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you become
dehydrated, you may feel lethargic and low in energy, and hence more
susceptible to stress.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Start the day with 10-15 minutes of morning meditation
or just quiet time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Schedule stress
breaks of at least 15 minutes to relax, especially on crowded days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Breathe slowly and deeply while allowing your
body and mind to rest in a comfortable position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Laugh often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Surround yourself with positive, happy people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to a comedy club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tell stories with friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch a Monty Python or Marx Brothers movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Know
and be able to identify stress triggers. Once you know the source of stress,
you can develop strategies, such as slow deep breathing, for stress management
when confronted with these triggers.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Adopt
Reinhold Niebuhr’s serenity prayer as one of your personal philosophies: “God
(or your personal higher power), grant me serenity to accept the things I
cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know
the difference.”</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Seek
professional help when needed. If stress becomes too overwhelming, spend time
with a mental health or pastoral counselor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Counselors can assist you with strategies for better coping with stress.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Try
using positive visualization or guided imagery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Think about a time or place when you felt relaxed and contented. As you
visualize the calm setting, recalling sights, sound, and even scents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These can help produce relaxation.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Combine
deep breathing with positive visualization or guided imagery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Combining these two stress reduction
techniques is very effective in enhancing relaxation. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Regard
each day as a blessing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also realize
that life if a mixture of experiences some pleasant and some unpleasant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn and grow from the later.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">16)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Try
progressive relaxation, which involves systematically tensing and releasing
various muscle groups in an orderly sequence (from the face downward for from
the feet upward).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will help induce
relaxed and help you recognize the onset of muscle tension. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">17)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Monitor
and control your spending. Financial difficulties increase stress. In essence,
spend less than you bring in. If you need help seek expert commission-free
financial advice. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">18)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Maintain
a positive attitude. It is best to see the glass as half full rather than half
empty. Look at challenges as opportunity for grow. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">19)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Learn
Tai Chi or Yoga.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These activities are
excellent for reducing stress by quieting the mind and promoting full deep
breathing. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">20)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Surround
yourself with positive and supportive people. Minimize contact with those who
are negative. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">21)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Talk
to friends and family members. While they are not mental health counselors,
talking to them gives you an opportunity to express feelings and share ideas. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">22)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Participate
in community worship services. Regular visits to a place of worship are a great
way to connect with others and enhance spiritual and emotional health while
managing stress. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">23)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Help
others less fortunate than yourself. Ironically, this not only benefits others,
but also provides an opportunity to focus on concerns other than your own. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">24)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Take
a course or workshop. It does not have to focus on stress or time
management.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn about something you
are interested in such as history or photography.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">25)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Smile
when you feel stressed. Research indicates that smiling rather than frowning
can help you feel happier, lowers your heart rate, and decreases respiration
rate. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">26)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Set
achievable goals. A goal will help focus your thoughts and actions on areas you
feel are important. When these goals are achieved, you feel a sense of
accomplishment, which can reduce stress. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">27)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Avoid
over-committing yourself and start saying No to things that do not support your
goals or priorities.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">28)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Begin
accepting responsibility for your decision, those that brought you to where you
are in life. With this attitude, you are no longer a victim and rather become
an empowered individual and problem solver. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">29)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Read
self improvement books. These books, which are usually written by world-renown
authors, contain insights into many facets of life related to stress
management. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">30)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Visit
self improvement websites. Like books, these websites contain a lot of useful
material related to stress management. Unlike books, they also can contain
telecommunications such as podcasts or blogs. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">31)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Keep
a journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use it daily to explore your
thoughts and feelings. Journaling reduces stress by taking internal process,
committing them to paper, and then reflecting or clarifying them. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">32)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Take
a hike (or just a leisurely stroll). This not only reduces stress but is a
great form of exercise. In fact, make walking a daily activity.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">33)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Why
worry when you can pray!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you believe
in God, pray and pray often. Don’t just pray for help, but tell God (or your
higher power) what about your day and how it made you feel. Talking to the all
powerful and merciful is a great form of stress relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">34)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Listen
to enjoyable music. Music has the ability to alter mood and relieve
stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">35)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Drink
herbal tea. Different herbs, such as chamomile, are known for their soothing
effects. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">36)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Ask
people you admire (such as your instructors) how they cope with stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look around and note people who remain
composed under pressure. Adopt some of their stress reducing strategies. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">37)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Develop
a relaxed attitude and sense of appreciation and gratitude towards work and
relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">38)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Practice
reverie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of each day, spend
time in reflection. Review the interactions you had with people. If a situation
generates stress, replay it over and over again until it becomes mundane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then see the situation again with a new
scenario, while vowing to behave more appropriately in the future.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">39)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Enjoy
more leisure time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write down 10 things
you like to do, cut out these 10 items, and place them in a small bag or
box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are feeling stressed,
reach in and select one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read the thing
you enjoy and do it!</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">40)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Develop
a hobby. Becoming immersed in an enjoyable and interesting activity is a great
form of stress relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">41)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Take
up indoor or outdoor gardening. Gardening is a great form of physical activity
and it teaches important lessons of cause and effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Research indicates that being in a garden,
even viewing a garden, relieves stress. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">42)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Sing.
Yes, singing can be a fun and liberating form of stress relief. Sing loudly
when possible. You don’t need to be on key, just enjoy yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PS – Students love when instructors begin
lecturing in opera.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">43)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Look
for opportunity while being an optimist. “The pessimist sees the difficulty in
every opportunity; the optimist, the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ L. P.
Jacks</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">44)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Develop
negotiation skills, creating a win-win in every situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This not only helps resolve stressful
situations and conflicts, but also promotes confidence and assertiveness. Such
skills will help create more satisfying relationships. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">45)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Laugh
often. Laughter is a wonderful stress management tool. It promotes deep
breathing, reduces muscular tension, and stimulates the production of
endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">46)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Delegate
tasks you do not like to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helps
to manage your workload, increases your effectiveness, and enhances your own
enjoyment. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">47)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Know
and respect your limits. Don’t try to fit too much into a day and avoid over
committing yourself to the point of break down. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">48)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Take
frequent holidays or vacations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
gives you an opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with yourself,
have fun, and prevent burn out. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">49)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Squeeze
a stress ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By simply squeezing the
ball over and over, you tense the muscles in your arms. After releasing, your
muscles will become quite relaxed, and the stress will slowly go away. Because
stress balls are small you can take one with you wherever you go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can make one by filling a deflated balloon
with 1/3 to ½ cup of cornstarch. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">50)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Honor
your emotions by expressing them appropriately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Keep a journal, see a counselor, or join a peer support group.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">51)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Indulge
yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You know, sometimes you do
something for no reason at all,” says Tom Hanks as Forest Gump. Self-Indulgence
and pampering oneself are nurturing, frivolous, and direction-less activities
we do for ourselves. Pampering just plain feels good and is more akin to
play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few self-indulgent
confessions, I mean suggestions: finger-painting, eating outdoors, comfortable
lounge wear, and going to the movies and watch two or three feature films,
back-to-back, while eating more than your share of Snowcaps.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">52)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Play
games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, playing card or board games
can reduce stress. Games that involve more than several players such as Twister
or Pictionary encourage playful interaction with others. </div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">53)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Stimulate
yourself intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally on a regular basis. Go to
art galleries, museums, worship services, and concerts. Read a novel, write
poetry, or see a foreign film. Talk about religion and politics with someone
who has differing philosophies.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">54)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Go
to a stage production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can a
ballet, opera, or show from Broadway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
it is a musical, locate the soundtrack and learn a few songs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sing them loudly when you are stressed
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">55)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Avoid
chemical aids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a problem
with recreational drugs or alcohol, see help from a substance abuse
counselor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oftentimes, substance abuse
is linked to stress and learning stress reduction techniques is an important
part of therapy.</div>
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CLIENTS & SEIZURES: FIRST AID </h2>
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If your client appears to be having a seizure
(tonic-clonic seizure) , follow these basic first-aid measures. Your <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">client is more likely to have a seizure if he or she
has stopped taking prescribed seizure medications. Remember that e</span>very situation
will be different.</div>
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<ol>
<li>Remain calm, and begin to time the
seizure.</li>
<li>Clear the area of objects (if
possible).</li>
<li>Gently place the person on the floor
(if possible).</li>
<li>Place a cushion or soft material,
such as a jacket, under the person’s head. Lift the chin slightly to open the
airway.</li>
<li>If the person is choking or vomiting,
roll him or her onto the side.</li>
<li>Remain with the person until the
seizure has ended.</li>
<li>After a seizure (postictal phase), several
things can be expected to happen. The person may be groggy or feel very tired.
The person could be confused, disoriented, or even embarrassed. The person may
also complain of a headache or general soreness.</li>
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<br />
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<b>WHEN TO CALL 911</b>:</div>
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<ul>
<li>If this is your client's
first seizure or if you don't know if they have had a seizure before</li>
<li><span style="mso-bookmark: para222;">If you know they have had a seizure
and it lasts more than 5 minutes or immediately repeats</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bookmark: para222;">If your client is injured or
vomits and is choking</span></li>
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It is recommended to document the event (in an
incident report) and place it in the client’s folder.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Memo:
Consider keeping a mobile phone in the massage room set to airplane mode. This
setting disables the device's transmitting functions so incoming calls or texts
will not interrupt the massage. In many cases, 911 calls can still be placed;
if not, turn off airplane mode and place the 911 call.</span></i><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Video </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Resources: </span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWvttgYRqD8" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Seizure First Aid</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B0n1XIhWXU" target="_blank">After The Seizure</a> </span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-19511192976921294902012-04-30T22:05:00.000-05:002012-04-30T22:05:24.593-05:00Fit or Frail? Checklist for Senior Clients<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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adult, it is important to ascertain if your client is fit and robust or frail.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So how do you measure fitness and
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>0</b>: Your client is <b>fit </b>and<b> robust</b>. In
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>1-2</b>: Your client is <b>prefrail</b>. Use
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> More information about Aging
and Massage for the Elderly is found in chapter 16, Salvo SG. <i>Mosby’s
Pathology for Massage Therapists</i>, ed 3, St Louis, 2012, Mosby (not yet
published).</span></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-30262681000924961242012-01-18T08:22:00.005-06:002012-01-18T08:27:07.708-06:00We Learn By DOING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucBx5ojtTFVhvFOLXsT4ySwsoej1pus-BDXRi03lDY6JDFVspgKVwHRNHbu3jOODld0QHxgVM9950YZqJoY-i2Ze61WgXqCQ9qRYQ9bjyS8g3ERU7eIe1L3EU6JkhiKdiUPzdEFpCBH8/s1600/cello.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucBx5ojtTFVhvFOLXsT4ySwsoej1pus-BDXRi03lDY6JDFVspgKVwHRNHbu3jOODld0QHxgVM9950YZqJoY-i2Ze61WgXqCQ9qRYQ9bjyS8g3ERU7eIe1L3EU6JkhiKdiUPzdEFpCBH8/s400/cello.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698978007321963762" /></a><br />“<span style="font-style:italic;">Not many years ago I began to play the cello. Most people would say that what I am doing is “learning to play” the cello. But these words carry into our minds the strange idea that there exists two very different processes: 1) learning to play the cello; and 2) playing the cello. They imply that I will do the first until I have completed it, at which point I will stop the first process and begin the second. In short, I will go on “learning to play” until I have “learned to play” and then I will begin to play. Of course, this is nonsense. There are not two processes, but one</span>."<br /><br />"<span style="font-weight:bold;">We learn to do something by doing it. There is no other way<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>.”<br /><br />~ John HoltSusan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-67295278708401793442011-10-23T15:13:00.012-05:002011-10-25T17:25:21.570-05:00HOW TO HELP STUDENTS PASS LICENSING EXAMS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-nTZ6njrqEcqagI9LDT5BP6LfaO7OtPX32KzXKgyTe9MXrh6t2lv2lg8KDbEgBMaDUndThnL1S4uHhg8thyphenhyphensEOvUJGZvT3qES2IncRN9p_DJ6-B71BtyVU-T_2XZEE43Xzw8-PbY3NA/s1600/computerHelp.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-nTZ6njrqEcqagI9LDT5BP6LfaO7OtPX32KzXKgyTe9MXrh6t2lv2lg8KDbEgBMaDUndThnL1S4uHhg8thyphenhyphensEOvUJGZvT3qES2IncRN9p_DJ6-B71BtyVU-T_2XZEE43Xzw8-PbY3NA/s400/computerHelp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667550657001113362" /></a><br /><strong>HOW TO HELP STUDENTS PASS LICENSING EXAMS</strong><br /><br />Schools do a great job preparing students for a career in massage therapy. But many students need a little help and guidance to pass licensing exams.<br /> <br />Here is what I have found works BEST. <br /><br /><strong>1) Use practice exams</strong>. Utilize practice exams when possible. Pen and paper is fine, but also have computerized exams available because this is the media used when students/graduates actually take the exam.<br /><br />I use an exam with fewer questions first (50 items), gradually progressing to exams with more questions (75 items, 100 items, 125 items, 150 items). This reduces the "overwhelm" factor and also gives them confidence as scores improve with subsequent exams. Yes, scores improve over time.<br /><br /><em>MEMO: I have students record their scores along with the exam dates. Because practice exams begin before they graduate (90 days before), a score of 40-50% is not unusual. But each practice test yields higher scores. By graduation, scores are 80-90%. Ask students to <strong>focus on their progress</strong>, not early test scores</em>.<br /> <br /><strong>2) Analysis results</strong>. Use individual scores to discover a particular student's content weakness. <br /><br /><strong>3) Remediate</strong>. Once a student's weakness is revealed by test scores, suggest remediation strategies. For example, if Sally frequently marks kinesiology questions incorrectly, ask her to reread those chapters in her textbook, retake end-of-the-chapter assessments, and review videos online. Use all resources available. <br /><br />Be sure to ask Sally what methods work best for her when suggesting remediation strategies. <br /><br />Use this <a href="http://www.elsevieradvantage.com/">video</a> when thinking about learning methods. It's a promotional video, but gives a great overview of what types of resources are available for most instructors. <br /><br />http://www.elsevieradvantage.com/<br /><br /><strong>4) Then retest and remediate</strong>. Repeat this process of retesting and remediating until the student's percentile score is over 80%. <br /><br />Massage review programs (massage exam / massage prep) are good. There are more similarities than differences.<br /><br />I have prepared free textbook resources. One of these resources is a question bank. This program features customizable formats, generates scores, and gives instructors AND students ALL the questions and answers in a PDF that can be viewed and printed. <br /><br /><strong>HOW TO ACCESS FREE PRACTICE EXAMS</strong><br /><br />Go to https://evolve.elsevier.com/<br /><br /><em>If you have an account</em>, <a href="https://evolve.elsevier.com/">log in</a>.<br /><br />Go straight to registering for Salvo resources and omit the steps in the box below.<br />__________________________________________________<br /><br /><em>If you don't have an account</em>, click <strong>Join Evolve Communities!</strong> Follow the prompts.<br /><br />Type "SALVO" in the top search bar - click <strong>SEARCH</strong>.<br /><br />Under "<strong>Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition</strong>," click <strong>+Register</strong> beneath Resources.<br /><br />On the next screen, click <strong>Register></strong> in the green box. <br /><br />Follow the prompts.<br /><br />Once you are registered, log out and log in again (or go to the home page and refresh the page).<br />_____________________________________________________<br /><br />On the right hand side of the page under "My Content", click <strong>+Resources</strong>. <br /><br />A drop down menus will appear. Click on <strong>Salvo: Massage Therapy, 4th Edition</strong>. <br /><br />On the Book Banner page, click on <strong>Resources</strong>. <br /><br />Chapter folders will appear next. This book has 30 chapters.<br /><br />Click on <strong>Chapter 02 - Therapeutic Relationships</strong>. However, any chapter folder will do. <br /><br />Click on <strong>Student Resources</strong>. Instructors will have an additional "Instructor Resources" folder. <br /><br />On the next screen, click on <strong>Prepare for Exams</strong>.<br /> <br />On the next screen, click on <strong>Practice Test for Certification and Licensing Examinations</strong>.<br /> <br />The next screen is the main menu for the practice exams. Select "10," "25," "50," or "100 Questions." Then click <strong>Start</strong>.<br /><br />Take the test. These screens also have a button with <strong>Answer PDF</strong>. Clicking on this button will produce the entire exam with answers. There are 550 questions in this bank; 100 printed pages.<br /><br />Have fun clicking on other folders. The folder entitled <strong>Additional Resources</strong>, contains the <strong>Body Spectrum Coloring Book</strong>. Lots of fun!!! This folder also contains <strong>Weblinks</strong>. Chapter 18 has lots of websites for anatomy and physiology websites. <strong>Activities: Flashcards </strong>are great, so are the <strong>Activities: Chapter Challenge</strong>.Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-42272388764784305232011-10-17T15:06:00.004-05:002011-10-17T15:13:54.651-05:00Massage Therapy and BLOOD CLOTS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x3JqlnANfXSQZHSH8zZUBSKe_-xWxLZjqALHg_xTkUw8C0tJfRa8UVKimR9hUlGLp7numBbmhXWeZbjOHkFquNLPfSTraUvcmojP6n068RemOi2_B-4pH0cI7xE_0fFtUiZhJc5WNZI/s1600/blood+clots.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x3JqlnANfXSQZHSH8zZUBSKe_-xWxLZjqALHg_xTkUw8C0tJfRa8UVKimR9hUlGLp7numBbmhXWeZbjOHkFquNLPfSTraUvcmojP6n068RemOi2_B-4pH0cI7xE_0fFtUiZhJc5WNZI/s320/blood+clots.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664555457643742610" /></a> Surgery involves cutting into the body. Blood clots form as part of the healing process. Clots may also form in the veins of the pelvis and lower extremities as a result of blood stasis (stagnation). Blood stasis can occur because of inactivity and bed rest, both of which are common after surgery. <br /><br />By definition, a blood clot, or thrombus, is attached to a vessel wall. When it becomes a floating mass in the intraluminal space, it is called a thromboembolus, or embolus. An embolus may circulates to the brain, and cause a stroke, to the heart and cause a heart attack, or to the lungs and become a pulmonary embolism, all of which are life threatening. <br /><br />Thrombocytes, or platelets, are the blood cells used to form clots. Thrombocytes have a life span of about 10 days.<br /><br /><strong>If your client has had surgery, avoid massage on lower extremities for 10 days starting from the time the client is ambulatory and no longer confined to bedrest</strong>.Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-22865715849437567912011-10-05T14:53:00.006-05:002011-10-17T15:11:15.171-05:00Massage Therapy: Shared Decisions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuU-O1riNFS0Vjs1jJGeggdy38exezaOEdHWvGqoDxdBYamLFmH2bCckt8-qinp-Hy5GK0M7zMCHVN2WZL9ZVv6HJMxlAVZYu3q4uR7QmXGMdUVYw143dmyrL_RDaVfUSrtdF7rw9sfw/s1600/college+girl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuU-O1riNFS0Vjs1jJGeggdy38exezaOEdHWvGqoDxdBYamLFmH2bCckt8-qinp-Hy5GK0M7zMCHVN2WZL9ZVv6HJMxlAVZYu3q4uR7QmXGMdUVYw143dmyrL_RDaVfUSrtdF7rw9sfw/s320/college+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660099776288718610" /></a><br />Many decisions regarding treatment are shared between the client and the therapist. Once the treatment plan is formulated in accordance with the client's therapeutic goals, the therapist discloses all benefits and potential risks. The client, as informed entity, may modify the plan. <br /> <br />It is important to note that a drug side effect does not automatically preclude use of specific massage techniques. Especially techniques that would best fulfill client goals. <br /><br />For example, a client taking an anticoagulant may experience the common side effect of easy bruising. This same client may have a need for deep-pressure massage to address troublesome trigger points in the back, neck, and shoulders. If the client, who has been informed of the likelihood of bruising from deep-pressure massage, still wishes to proceed and the therapist is comfortable doing so, these techniques are appropriate. Reevaluate the client (and the decision) during subsequent sessions, and modify the treatment plan as needed.<br /><br />Additionally, a physician may order a deep-pressure massage or myofascial release for a client who is taking anticoagulants. Given that bruising is not a life-threatening condition, the physician may decide that the massage benefits outweigh the risks. In these cases, the client would be best served with deep-pressure massage. However, if the therapist is unwilling to comply with the physician’s order under these circumstances, the therapist should refer the client to another therapist.<br />Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-80230553678967552002011-08-09T10:42:00.010-05:002011-08-09T11:06:26.305-05:00RESOURCES for Massage Therapy Research<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbo4cC4Y8_J4DIo8HIjyWLALoJv2aINrU7yB8sRChn07qwGCVora2NFpmyGxif_P7jia0tqsoLkB467pzZwWr2Zhasvw501SIjsrr960wYTA78TwdncVR4dSzfDmYeDHGJxbP8HzwFLE0/s1600/women-using-computer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbo4cC4Y8_J4DIo8HIjyWLALoJv2aINrU7yB8sRChn07qwGCVora2NFpmyGxif_P7jia0tqsoLkB467pzZwWr2Zhasvw501SIjsrr960wYTA78TwdncVR4dSzfDmYeDHGJxbP8HzwFLE0/s320/women-using-computer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638885372240778594" /></a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/">Massage Therapy Foundation</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/">PubMed</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com/home/">BioMed Central</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/">Touch Research Institute</a>
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<br /><a href="http://scholar.google.com/">Google Scholar</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/">Science Direct</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/">Science Daily</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.ijtmb.org/index.php/ijtmb/index">Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.scirus.com/srsapp/">SCIRUS</a>
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<br /><a href="http://massagenet.org/">Massage Therapy Research Network</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.scientificmethod.com/">Scientific Method</a>
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<br /><a href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/">Journal of the American Medical Association</a>
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<br /><a href="http://nccam.nih.gov/">National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: National Institutes of Health</a>
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<br /><a href="http://nccam.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed/">National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.alternative-therapies.com/">Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine</a>
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<br /><a href="http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/pages/default.aspx">Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.ajpm-online.net/home">American Journal of Preventative Medicine</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/">Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies</a>
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<br /><a href="http://emedicine.medscape.com/">E-Medicine from WebMD</a>
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<br />Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-31943914262712459352011-08-08T17:23:00.011-05:002011-10-25T16:49:58.894-05:00Massage Research: Ways to GET INVOLVED!!<em>A gentleman on facebook asked me today (Aug 8, 2011) how he can get involved with massage therapy research. This is a great question that many therapists have</em>. <br /><br />Below is an excerpt from Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, p 86.<br /><br />"<strong>HOW CAN MASSAGE THERAPISTS SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS?</strong> <br /><br />The easiest way is to become involved with an organization that supports research. <em>Will include a list of organizations and resources in a later post</em>. You can become a member, donate money or donate your time through volunteering. One easy way to support an organization financially is to donate the price of one massage each year to an organization that funds massage therapy research. <br /><br />Additionally, researchers are often looking for qualified massage therapists to assist with providing treatments for studies. That is, many studies collate data from multiple “sites” where massage therapists from across a region or country submit data from their practices. This research participation can be volunteer or paid work, and advances the profession. <br /><br />Encouraging clients, family, or friends to participate is another way to support massage therapy research. <br /><br />Finally, supporting the continuing need for quality research through your professional organization, to other therapists and medical professionals, and to your political representatives (National Institutes of Health [NIH] is funded through Congress so get in touch with your representatives and tell them how important National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [NCCAM] is to your profession. There are those in Congress who wish to eliminate NCCAM from the NIH). Even seemingly small efforts when combined with those of other therapists can make a tremendous difference to the overall goal of establishing an outstanding research knowledge base for massage therapy."<br /><br />~ JoEllen M. Sefton , PhD, ATC, CMTSusan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-4769857004666033332011-06-12T07:36:00.009-05:002011-06-12T07:50:20.142-05:00Students Reflect on Massage Clinic Experience<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdDHFXm8VUJAg3KnvH9tTsbyE7E-xl3HAMpDrmwpTZQFNIsAm-fkGWiEDAmYltJ6Nql9vwnbgCHA5wTek_bBJYdktz8xzSHM2SBGj3hHlIsgGQ-cpL8RHpaRamUBThxP_VkZhH97DDLk/s1600/train.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 123px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdDHFXm8VUJAg3KnvH9tTsbyE7E-xl3HAMpDrmwpTZQFNIsAm-fkGWiEDAmYltJ6Nql9vwnbgCHA5wTek_bBJYdktz8xzSHM2SBGj3hHlIsgGQ-cpL8RHpaRamUBThxP_VkZhH97DDLk/s320/train.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617311458790477058" /></a><br /><br />Two students at the <a href="http://www.lamassageschool.com/">Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy </a>share their journey through massage clinic held in the months of May and June 2011. Thank you Sara and Jessica.<br /> <br /><strong>A View Into The Mind of A Massage</strong><br />By <em>Jessica Arabie</em><br /><br />My first client is on the table.<br />My heart is racing, racing, racing.<br />My mind is playing the familiar tune,<br />I can’t do this, I can’t do this.<br /><br />I have forgotten all my strokes.<br />If all else fails effleurage!<br />The Heart!<br />Do the Heart stroke!<br />Desperately praying “Please guide my hands to my clients needs.”<br />“Calm my spirit dear Lord”<br />“Bring back to my memory all I’ve learned”,<br />“Help me Lord, Help me”<br /><br />My nerves start to calm,<br />My mind slows down.<br />I have lost myself in this massage.<br />The strokes are coming naturally now.<br />My hands following the contour of my clients body.<br />My game face is on.<br />The traps, the lats, and yes, that is the quads.<br /><br />I go a little deeper to the Rhomboids, up and around the deltoids.<br />Yes, Yes, I remember !<br /><br />My heart beats slow and my spirit is calm.<br />My mind is clear,<br />And all is peaceful.<br />I CAN DO THIS!<br />YES, I CAN DO THIS !<br />_________________________________________________________<br /><br /><strong>The Diary of a Mad Massage Therapy Student</strong><br />By: <em>Sara House</em><br /><br />For all massage therapists, current students and future students out there, you may know the feeling I had right before clinicals… I am talking about the feeling of a MAD massage school student. Do you know the feeling of sheer panic and madness? The one you have just before you are about to jump off a cliff. That is the same feeling that I had before giving my first client massage. <br /> <br />During one of our first weekends of clinicals, I was requested by a known client who LOVES deep pressure. Knowing the other therapist in class who had given her a massage, I knew that I would not live up to their massage. Automatically I reverted back to my pre-clinical freak-out mode and believed that I would fail. During the massage the client kept telling me what a great job I was doing. I started to feel like I could do this! After the massage was over the client proceeded to tell me how she thought I had extra training and loved her massage. <br /><br />Now, three weeks into clinical the feeling of panic and self-doubt has mostly subsided, but a tiny fraction still remains. By the time we are done with clinicals, I predict that the feeling will be 100% gone. I am on the way to no longer being a mad, panicked student and to becoming a confident massage therapist.<br />Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-78196212418973098942011-04-03T19:55:00.007-05:002011-04-03T20:19:13.970-05:00All I Really Needed To Know I Learned In Massage School<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmnVlohOpfVya-0BNEeyN9jYpUQPVeaT0beMqzLjZNBemltKoJ32fS51OPCwd3_NgXyulg3-qWzTQdmGKRMMReLEW-reLabx-q0JjDMweEIAZxYq0oypQmU5t2rCJO_sfoJWHEI1WuLk/s1600/blog2011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591530263725436546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmnVlohOpfVya-0BNEeyN9jYpUQPVeaT0beMqzLjZNBemltKoJ32fS51OPCwd3_NgXyulg3-qWzTQdmGKRMMReLEW-reLabx-q0JjDMweEIAZxYq0oypQmU5t2rCJO_sfoJWHEI1WuLk/s320/blog2011.jpg" /></a> <br />Be punctual, prepared, and keep good notes. Wash your hands. When you are ready, the perfect teacher will arrive. Knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes is beneficial. Don’t panic, tests are for your own growth – if you falter you can, and will, repeat the lesson. Nurture your Self. Strength lies in balance. Receive massage. Eat your vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Be cheerful. Exercise daily. “Ohm,” “Aah,” or just be still. Wear comfortable shoes. <br /><br />Create a peaceful environment. Nourish the senses: aromatic candles, meditative music, and cotton flannel sheets. Every body is sacred. Be reverent. Warm your hands. Warm the room. Warm your heart. Talk less, listen more. Live open-minded. Beware of your prejudices. Refuse gossip. Value confidentiality. Be honest. Presence and intention are paramount. Wholeheartedly attend the moment. The lightest touch can heal. Transition with ease and grace. Spirit each move. Individual responses vary. Deep pressure. Gentle rocking. Embrace the difference. Stretch. Don’t pretend to be an expert on that which you are not. Never force. Never rush. “How’s the pressure?” Care. Pain is subjective. Laughter is healing, so are tears. The body remembers. It’s never too late to ice it. Forgive. Forgive yourself. <br /><br />Practice. Practice. Practice. Challenge rules. Welcome possibilities. There is no routine. Let it flow. Create. Dance. Don’t forget to breathe. Deeply. Relax. Shoulders down. Knees loose. Move from your center. Trust intuition. The mind thinks, the heart knows. Believe in others. Believe in yourself and in your profession. Believe in a force greater than yourself. <br /><br />Be gentle, be strong, be willing and the healing power of creation will flow through to benefit all you touch. From atom to universe, we are whole and all are connected. Honor all. Judge no one. Offer freely to those in need. Continue to learn. Share your knowledge. Respect. Expect respect. Strive to grown, every day. Be open to prosperity. Accept tips. Be grateful. Follow up and follow through. Success walks a determined step. Clarify aspirations. The path will clear. Dream specifics. Doors will open. Dream big. Thoughts manifest. Never give up. Never lose hope. And above all else, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. <br /><br />- Jo SodonaSusan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-63877729146941338492009-06-20T11:12:00.010-05:002009-06-22T15:51:29.906-05:00Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Program Takes Shape<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3nxsGGcFkQ0YTBWp-E5xB5TFmK7wGd2UEnucOYNAAJjMchUTwjGVaQocyUCjbAcpvVHR0FvulcO3kl9hCiSzT4rjOdTaeTo9yl8pDo0qLRAC6Rsi44LyfgFmaeq4IFvJ_vE_D35fzbY/s1600-h/MTBOK+logo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350256238444983154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 70px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3nxsGGcFkQ0YTBWp-E5xB5TFmK7wGd2UEnucOYNAAJjMchUTwjGVaQocyUCjbAcpvVHR0FvulcO3kl9hCiSzT4rjOdTaeTo9yl8pDo0qLRAC6Rsi44LyfgFmaeq4IFvJ_vE_D35fzbY/s320/MTBOK+logo.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Well the votes are in and the staff of the massage school is proud to say that our Director, <strong>Susan G. Salvo</strong>, has been named one of eight members of the <strong>Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Task Force</strong>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The task force, made up of subject matter experts in the field (practitioners, educators, and researchers), will define and develop a consistent set of national standards for the massage therapy industry.<br /></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">As you know, the field of massage varies greatly, incorporating the hard sciences of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, with a huge spectrum of hands on techniques. These modalities range from traditional Swedish massage to Shiatsu to Reiki. They are based on diverse philosophies ranging from Western science to Oriental medicine to intuitive touch. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cBW32kZARLFip0F8UnVv27R8gx03L9n-zFTmba4zoKln_MKqtfV1oJvrcCLH5mAYDXiLZPrb41P1Nk0GeOjDyRg-DuPXLLVI8cgIgbe5Gbjvmd031guFurAea5-wK4cn3fU_i96ja6w/s1600-h/body+of+know.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350256954555273026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cBW32kZARLFip0F8UnVv27R8gx03L9n-zFTmba4zoKln_MKqtfV1oJvrcCLH5mAYDXiLZPrb41P1Nk0GeOjDyRg-DuPXLLVI8cgIgbe5Gbjvmd031guFurAea5-wK4cn3fU_i96ja6w/s320/body+of+know.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznlIIVbXDEg_bYYk9MnY4xiCR3g7tpHqoCR3lXdqj7U3DcOvNrvn6hKNC1peP9_XpTLAs7xZTxYJR-Z0yRGJToMcnEWtjOxFUzCDmb_6ifOeu-_xedqmkMAYZLRJ9TdDTZ4ZwF-yI_jk/s1600-h/body+of+know.jpg"></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The task force of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge, which Salvo is now an appointed member, will help shape the future of the massage industry. Their task is to develop and adopt a common body of knowledge that embraces all segments of our profession. These guidelines will be used to set consistent national standards for education, research, teacher qualifications, and regulatory requirements.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Project consists of representatives from several national groups including the <strong>American Massage Therapy Association and </strong><strong>AMTA Council of Schools</strong>, <strong>Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals</strong>, <strong>Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards</strong>, <strong>Massage Therapy Foundation</strong>, and <strong>National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork</strong>.<br /><br />For more information about the Project, log onto </span><a href="http://www.mtbok.org/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://www.mtbok.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></div></div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-19368756250539817372009-05-30T08:44:00.011-05:002009-05-31T08:37:52.980-05:00Discussion Board: Is Alcohol a Drug?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IOQHUBqTa-c8ul_2sTz-fOyktujw9ILBC52jM7WalAUw_QVFOWHJX0C2q8jW01vLK-HrUqEhpq8_tGDvMAieAkIlQdS_qkTNwQrpe982yz3poJTWgMlikQJE0tmwruQhIeC4r1Af2FE/s1600-h/wine+drinkers.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341622397769698290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IOQHUBqTa-c8ul_2sTz-fOyktujw9ILBC52jM7WalAUw_QVFOWHJX0C2q8jW01vLK-HrUqEhpq8_tGDvMAieAkIlQdS_qkTNwQrpe982yz3poJTWgMlikQJE0tmwruQhIeC4r1Af2FE/s320/wine+drinkers.JPG" border="0" /></a> Some medical historians have said that if alcohol was discovered today, it would be classified as a schedule 2 drug.<br /><div><div><br /><div>Use your textbook Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists 2e and other reliable sources to research drug schedules as well as the side effects and abuse potential of alcohol. Include in your research legal alcohol consumption limits in your state. </div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>Discussion Question: If you suspected that your client was intoxicated when he or she arrived for a massage, what treatment modifications would you employ, if any? </p><p>Be sure and support your position. </p></div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-76838705928098420732009-05-02T18:08:00.010-05:002009-07-21T07:48:46.922-05:00New Educational YouTube Account<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGdG_sBj37b0cue4m_D4ZUeZjc4nS6s2DXCX_qw4RINIxxvD6Ill6hw1PF_sxYkzxCheeoc05HsTPn7sSg5ZRQpR1e6nAah-13aM0sC4ESQobZnq28nHfeCr9m0kgdej7T3pK2g8TjrM/s1600-h/youtube.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339418577788868098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGdG_sBj37b0cue4m_D4ZUeZjc4nS6s2DXCX_qw4RINIxxvD6Ill6hw1PF_sxYkzxCheeoc05HsTPn7sSg5ZRQpR1e6nAah-13aM0sC4ESQobZnq28nHfeCr9m0kgdej7T3pK2g8TjrM/s200/youtube.JPG" border="0" /></a> Recently, my fantastic daughter introduced me to the wonderful worlds of Facebook and YouTube. <div><br /><p>Although I'm failing at Facebook, I have managed to set up a YouTube account with several videos already (with her wonderful help, of course). The original videos were all snippets of my teaching style. The newest ones are more practical and instructional and include Pregnancy Massage Tips, Hand Massage, Chair Massage, Polarity, Massage for Headaches, and Stretches and Joint Mobilizations. Let me know what you think- I'm open to constructive criticism.</p><p>Go check out the site! I will keep updating it in the future! New videos will include instructional aspects of massage therapy.</p><p><a id="user-connect-vanity-url" href="http://www.youtube.com/LAmassageschool" _base_target="_top">http://www.youtube.com/LAmassageschool</a></p></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-72268360772690654502009-04-13T17:18:00.007-05:002009-04-14T08:12:10.079-05:00Head Cold Case Study<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMJ3HPHuwKaSsM-6b8pnU0XtnfoH28_TUVjxH9GxpGt2ytagqNt8zxPxeLq0c6gTh_bds8Ic7AIlKntTaxjzO73Htv3Nq80KJtsrsdVkbEozGW9Vha3BPwtRm24rIy9r-R3eM3xyLDqY/s1600-h/sniffles.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324526208248677394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMJ3HPHuwKaSsM-6b8pnU0XtnfoH28_TUVjxH9GxpGt2ytagqNt8zxPxeLq0c6gTh_bds8Ic7AIlKntTaxjzO73Htv3Nq80KJtsrsdVkbEozGW9Vha3BPwtRm24rIy9r-R3eM3xyLDqY/s200/sniffles.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><em>Read the following case study and answer the questions. Submit your answers in the Comments section. (Click on "Comments" below the blog. Type in your answer under "Leave your Comments". Be sure to include your initials and student number as part of your text. Click on Anonymous under "Choose an Identity", and then click on "Publish your comments"). </em></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">It’s about 11am on Wednesday morning. The phone rings. Betty White would like to schedule a massage. She’d love to get in this afternoon if you can squeeze her in as she feels “achy all over.” One pm is available – that time works for her.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Betty enters your office with a facial tissue in hand.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>When you question her about it, she says that she began sneezing and having a runny nose yesterday – it must be allergies, but she doesn’t have a history of allergies, so she is unsure.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Looking at Betty’s face, her eyes were watery and she is so congested that she is breathing through her mouth. Prone position is off the table; Betty is already having trouble breathing normally, so you elect to massage her in a semi-reclining supine and side lying positions.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">You begin asking Betty about other symptoms and she mentions a sore throat. After getting permission to palpate her neck for swollen lymph nodes (which you must avoid), you place your hands just beneath her ears and slide them under her jaw. </p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Betty’s skin feels warm. You suspect a slight fever. After explaining to Betty that it in her best interest to postpone massage, she seems upset and irritated. </p><ol><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-adFGDoKz-0EXkhONXL91tWPnxJHbBXZlvAFO39DxmG0mzaw25iSFv7YkeXmlTVpGkU64k-ZgpHdHCgWTE3cQ3Kv6v4O7Bi0Bawl1vQSDC6n01MZfs1iPpiy7c2aAYdXmlxbVirYzs-8/s1600-h/question_mark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324528925088449074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-adFGDoKz-0EXkhONXL91tWPnxJHbBXZlvAFO39DxmG0mzaw25iSFv7YkeXmlTVpGkU64k-ZgpHdHCgWTE3cQ3Kv6v4O7Bi0Bawl1vQSDC6n01MZfs1iPpiy7c2aAYdXmlxbVirYzs-8/s200/question_mark.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><li><div class="MsoNormal">Are there other modalities you can offer Betty rather that Swedish or therapeutic massage? If so, which ones? </div></li><br /><li><div class="MsoNormal">Why are some massage modalities more appropriate than others in these cases? Be specific.</div></li><br /><li><div class="MsoNormal">When is Betty safe to receive a Swedish massage? </div></li><br /><li><div class="MsoNormal">Should she be referred to her doctor in the meantime? </div></li><br /><li><div class="MsoNormal">What are some home care suggestions to help her address her achiness, if any?</div></li></ol>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-13937840440123170482009-02-20T15:26:00.015-06:002009-02-22T09:23:21.776-06:00Anatomy in Braille<div align="center"> <span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">"Focus on your client. Keep your strokes<br />fluid and consistent. Be present and in the moment."</span></div><div><br /><blockquote></blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquFIH7q3V5tGZfAmOemHksBhBaAryuBSlS72zVH55FYiNvOFJZyUNwpXefOCIj7jn6xj65fVpGa2XfobBZKR8XvcBipT1qYYOiTWDcSXyzHW2NiEFFI1a7LtEStAX0YKaRSw4BgJKTac/s1600-h/blindfold1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305641688526701010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquFIH7q3V5tGZfAmOemHksBhBaAryuBSlS72zVH55FYiNvOFJZyUNwpXefOCIj7jn6xj65fVpGa2XfobBZKR8XvcBipT1qYYOiTWDcSXyzHW2NiEFFI1a7LtEStAX0YKaRSw4BgJKTac/s200/blindfold1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sounds easy, doesn't it? Well, throw in a couple distractions such as a room full of people, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRez1JaJUdNSQ5fi8SmLPTuUPcGGfAyNTwLAHOhwYEVlCEPXNHmqaxRGk9tuCzrGVR5BjBLATF55TdGn0c2fHDHP_SKktUxSt-zi06AVymBTCEf4dLQKnBY2eecJ9xOPlfZieoVY8o1I/s1600-h/blindfold1.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRez1JaJUdNSQ5fi8SmLPTuUPcGGfAyNTwLAHOhwYEVlCEPXNHmqaxRGk9tuCzrGVR5BjBLATF55TdGn0c2fHDHP_SKktUxSt-zi06AVymBTCEf4dLQKnBY2eecJ9xOPlfZieoVY8o1I/s1600-h/blindfold1.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRez1JaJUdNSQ5fi8SmLPTuUPcGGfAyNTwLAHOhwYEVlCEPXNHmqaxRGk9tuCzrGVR5BjBLATF55TdGn0c2fHDHP_SKktUxSt-zi06AVymBTCEf4dLQKnBY2eecJ9xOPlfZieoVY8o1I/s1600-h/blindfold1.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRez1JaJUdNSQ5fi8SmLPTuUPcGGfAyNTwLAHOhwYEVlCEPXNHmqaxRGk9tuCzrGVR5BjBLATF55TdGn0c2fHDHP_SKktUxSt-zi06AVymBTCEf4dLQKnBY2eecJ9xOPlfZieoVY8o1I/s1600-h/blindfold1.jpg"></a>questions asked by a teacher, discussion between the <em>giver</em> and the <em>receiver</em> about pressure, and a fellow classmate walking to the rest room a student’s focus flies right out the window.<br /><br />Bring in brightly colored bandanas and cashmere scarves, and we have the tools of the trade for today's massage therapy class. Blindfold Massage is on the agenda, and the students look, well..., let's say --- apprehensive. They attempt to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw5N8L4Ao1ISDwFgr_Od5-828iAwdluWJ6drPwUt-ZKe5rjDDow4CVNVFhkW0UHFrCY7Xv-2VSJcr0_TFP1e5PrX5qU3JoYgf_BzV72cqbH98ccLl1C-ffof7dBvxPS6Yzd3Uw6u436Q/s1600-h/blindfold2.jpg"></a> hide this with nervous laughter, but don't be fooled. And then comes the questions... "Where will I put the massage cream?" "What if the cream falls to the floor?" "How will I know if <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40zGhvBb5JEPNVJNhwt4x2qmnhdO7ZeCvDkzkKfXPzk3ZEP0sTQSi5anuUQ7Bzrn3LxZBSF7NWGk_j3drEbzrNAEpUNQfJRpypSeDc6r71FFFaX3sU0x2H3NbkTLQI1EOpHr5t6iRupo/s1600-h/blindfold2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305642198811331554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 109px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 114px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40zGhvBb5JEPNVJNhwt4x2qmnhdO7ZeCvDkzkKfXPzk3ZEP0sTQSi5anuUQ7Bzrn3LxZBSF7NWGk_j3drEbzrNAEpUNQfJRpypSeDc6r71FFFaX3sU0x2H3NbkTLQI1EOpHr5t6iRupo/s200/blindfold2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I am draping properly?" The teacher calmly explains that these are all wonderful questions and they will be answered later -- after the experience. As the students picked their partners for the trade, the <em>receivers</em> gently, but firmly, blindfolded the <em>givers</em>. It was amusing to watch the blindfolded therapists with outstretched arms as if reaching out for help. As the blindfolded students took baby steps towards their massage tables (and their clients), I watched to see what would happen next.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp0gYmDAia6GSXrKVfXNhRfJewgcXFetqTmVweHYK9_-ffiOSlILGQCCK14ArVYYx9YNcuy8qlZvZt9mDJFEAzo5W2RePddR5pPlDOZtJEUWLEh86Y3OJ_3mSXL1XB8FK9F_u7uCcHa8/s1600-h/blindfold3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305264912549511570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp0gYmDAia6GSXrKVfXNhRfJewgcXFetqTmVweHYK9_-ffiOSlILGQCCK14ArVYYx9YNcuy8qlZvZt9mDJFEAzo5W2RePddR5pPlDOZtJEUWLEh86Y3OJ_3mSXL1XB8FK9F_u7uCcHa8/s200/blindfold3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The connection between therapist and client was immediate. These students were relying completely on touch. Visually, there were no distractions for them. Audible disruptions were ignored in favor of staying close to their massage table. As a result, their body mechanics were quickly evolving into textbook perfection right before my eyes. About 15 minutes into the massage, I walked in front of the room to observe the class as a whole. The therapists were fluidly performing massage without breaking contact with their client. The blindfolded student's hands were open and relaxed, giving firm and focused pressure. They were present and in the moment. By my observation, and their fellow student's feedback, it was their best massage to date.<br /><br />The students on the massage table were eager to take their turn as the blindfolded therapists, and the mood of the class remained positive and energetic for the rest of that day. Some of you may laugh out loud at the photographs of these incredibly talented students performing massage with blinders on. To me, they've never looked better.<br /><br /><br />-Kristi Nelson </div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-19418916055429589222009-01-31T14:17:00.009-06:002009-02-01T07:39:39.440-06:00Student's Perpective on Massage<div><div> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">Preamble: Students are required to give and receive massage both in and out of class. Here is one student's experience</i>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have a friend who is a massage therapist. This therapist has a client diagnosed with Parkinson disease.<span style=""> </span>She asked if I could practice on him. I jumped at the opportunity. How lucky I was to be asked. Unfamiliar with the disease, I did my research on how to massage a person with Parkinson disease and set off to his house.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaGHzaVacS3KqdEIwd5KhKlSzCsKMlbh4f4zvmifS5IZpkEeW-jXsPrNARTRcjMJj4NmAdewlZD2ve9itAC9nk9G6Nc061na5pv_wLmdteEFymDsQtIyYAuafX6zTSh2CPnDFNmExfRI/s1600-h/oak.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297563612475994786" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 194px; height: 221px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaGHzaVacS3KqdEIwd5KhKlSzCsKMlbh4f4zvmifS5IZpkEeW-jXsPrNARTRcjMJj4NmAdewlZD2ve9itAC9nk9G6Nc061na5pv_wLmdteEFymDsQtIyYAuafX6zTSh2CPnDFNmExfRI/s320/oak.JPG" border="0" /></a><div> <p class="MsoNormal">What a beautiful house it was. His home was built in 1904 and had a 200 year old live oak tree in the front yard. Ironically, I have driven by this beautiful house many times and pointed it out to my family. I remember wishing I could meet who lived there and walk inside. Now, as fate would have it, I was standing at the doorway about to get my wish.<o:p></o:p></p> </div>My client was a gentleman in his mid sixties stricken with a severe case of Parkinson disease. As I help him on my massage table, I began worrying… “Was I ready for this?” Perhaps sensing my apprehension, his wife joined us in the room. She told me about what my friend, the massage therapist, had done.<span style=""> </span>This information was both interesting and valuable. The man’s speech was affected by his disease, so his wife translated so I could understand what he was saying. <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I let my hands follow my heart and started the massage. I used a light to medium pressure and lots of long gliding strokes. Throughout the experience, I heard the voices of my instructors in my head. I am thankful for them and their wisdom. Many times they assured me and my classmates; they had faith in us -- we could do the work. <span style=""> </span>My client drifted in and out of restful sleep as his wife and I chatted. She stayed with us for the entire massage, telling me stories about their family and their life together.<o:p></o:p></p> <div></div>Turning over was a challenge. He was very stiff and did not move easily. It took a few minutes for him to become supine. But once there, all was good. I worked on his neck doing some light stretching and pressure points. He told me that he felt much better and that he enjoyed my touch. It was at that moment that I saw the look in his loving wife's eyes. That look of love she had for her husband - that deep, from her soul, with everything she had, kind of love. The experience blew me away. <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwO2ME2wDwJzfCs0RyMHGEz5o4tK8hS4wM5LrVaq4iB95z8HwzHKDgADoCt0MVny_ELrWvYsrOh6vleWF7qFpdNXfCA_Ze1PKFOmdDReSDUytOTUJiBdyn15KCF9pM55coQBs0rRUMz0/s1600-h/304718092007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297563946270593122" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 133px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwO2ME2wDwJzfCs0RyMHGEz5o4tK8hS4wM5LrVaq4iB95z8HwzHKDgADoCt0MVny_ELrWvYsrOh6vleWF7qFpdNXfCA_Ze1PKFOmdDReSDUytOTUJiBdyn15KCF9pM55coQBs0rRUMz0/s200/304718092007.jpg" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>He asked me how long I'd been married. “Only 19 years,” I said. With a small tear in his eye, he told me that next month he and his wife will celebrate 50 years of marriage. He reached out for her hand and she stood there and held it for the rest of the massage. The love, compassion, and gratitude I saw exchanged between them were amazing. They not only loved each other, but respected and honored each other unconditionally. One rarely witnesses this kind of love anymore. At that moment, I realized that was the luckiest person in the world; massage had allowed me to be there in that moment. To see such love was a gift.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>I know that being a massage therapist will be more than just a job; it will be a way of life. Massage is a gift and it is an honor to be able to help people -- to share a client’s joy and pain – to help heal the body and spirit. I feel grateful for my life’s path and for this school. The knowledge, support, and confidence all the instructors have shown for me and my fellow students is unbelievable. It propels us to be better therapists and better people. I'm sure that massage therapy will open many doors for me. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To feel is to know…</p> <p class="MsoNormal">to know is to be. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">-Lisa B.</p></div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-1535437267616623682008-10-19T10:41:00.018-05:002008-10-24T10:29:13.567-05:00Entire Class of Massage Students ABDUCTED!! Alien spaceship seen over massage school!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK_gC2xf84259wHB5fL7iT9HIviZu9hbDDxMw6vHpTaOHcWBiTEPYRM7t3qdUbsSs7r8bA5s5MRU8c7x0one0iNggzZoG8hrcR61T28PIOKQAMhSSlGkw7YJaci8B_ogQpQ3X4NQnl-8/s1600-h/alien+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260742319881073314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK_gC2xf84259wHB5fL7iT9HIviZu9hbDDxMw6vHpTaOHcWBiTEPYRM7t3qdUbsSs7r8bA5s5MRU8c7x0one0iNggzZoG8hrcR61T28PIOKQAMhSSlGkw7YJaci8B_ogQpQ3X4NQnl-8/s400/alien+for+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNzc-zs2EP7W-6iob_wlf0EXbDHaWa6bssojjfgccxsAlhIVlf0NCn1TK8U6IxtWPhCtHHpHzU3f5FHX4quUzEohLFZJ2bmuRdqaaBfgo5HCcVJneemnly_BMH5H9-aJKfNANcZb7h7s/s1600-h/alien+for+blog.jpg"></a>Sunday. October 19th. 7:30 pm. The last day of student clinic was winding to a close. The clinic had been successful one and the students were proud of themselves. The clients had come in the door tense and left relaxed. I thought everything was going well.....until the next day, that is.<br /><br /><div></div><div>Monday. October 20th. 9:12 am. No one had shown up for class yet. It wasn't like them to be late, except for Little Red. He burst in the door. "They've ....... all ....... been ...... TAKEN!" he stammered between labored breaths. </div><br /><div>"What? Who? Who's been taken?", I asked. </div><br /><div>Again the answer came between ragged breaths, "My ...... classmates ......... and ......... they ........ almost ........ got ........ me."</div><br /><div></div><div>Monday. October 20th. 9:16 am. I turned it over and over in my head. Who could have abducted an entire class of massage students? The Mafia? Aliens? The FBI? The NSA? The military? The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?</div><br /><div></div><div>"NO!!!!!" Screamed Little Red, catching his breath at last after the long run across the parking lot, "it was the ..... the ..... the ..... CLIENTS!!!"</div><br /><div></div>Oh my, I had heard comments all last week from clients stating that they wanted to take their student therapists home with them, but I did not think it would lead to this.<br /><br /><div>I called 911 and waited for what seemed like an eternity when the black and white pulled up with two of Lake Charles' finest. "Good morning, ma'am, what seems to be the problem?"</div><br /><div>"An entire class of students has been abducted by their clients from last week's student clinic," I explained. The two officers exchanged nervous glances. "Why would anyone kidnap an entire class of massage students? What motive could they possibly have?" the taller officer asked.</div><br /><div></div><div>"Obviously, you two have never had a massage. Little Red, give the officers a quick chair massage." Twenty minutes later, the officers had a better understanding of the situation. "Ms. Salvo, we're taking Mr. Red down to the station for further ....... uh ...... questioning. We'll get back to you when we finish our investigation." I never heard from Little Red again, but crime in our town is down 20% and our city's police officers look more refreshed than ever.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>I guess abduction (alien or not) is just one of the everyday <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">job hazards</span> in our line of work. </div></div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-30149138658962131412008-10-19T10:04:00.020-05:002008-10-21T14:31:00.593-05:00Martha Stewart - are you ready for a sheet folding THROWDOWN?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PUyMmLg1MQYIB7QSx3O9u2hmyp-xpfT4SbVO8oRI051FGB3P4u2E5hRVJFT_a87I_zijK4nz4qSDeIH90CQcPH_bLuUY8REW-PYG8raFQhrFk7CHJCyvNVEPeKLXRYTXV0LHA_DUEbM/s1600-h/boxing.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259605673786486562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 410px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px" height="376" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PUyMmLg1MQYIB7QSx3O9u2hmyp-xpfT4SbVO8oRI051FGB3P4u2E5hRVJFT_a87I_zijK4nz4qSDeIH90CQcPH_bLuUY8REW-PYG8raFQhrFk7CHJCyvNVEPeKLXRYTXV0LHA_DUEbM/s400/boxing.JPG" width="626" border="0" /></a> TWO CHAMPIONS IN THEIR FIELDS - Domestic Diva Martha Stewart, takes on challenger Susan Salvo in the ULTIMATE SHEET FOLDING THROWDOWN! We go now to the challenger's dressing room for a special interview.<br /><br />"While I may not cook like Bobby Flay, the star of Food Network's show <em>Throwdown</em>, I can outdo anyone in the laundry room." says Salvo.<br /><div><div><br />Salvo continues, "During student massage clinic, we average about 3 to 4 overflowing baskets of linens per day. The school uses a linen service for class, but during clinic, more linens are used so I haul them back home to wash."<br /></div><div>"Loads and loads of linens make their way through the 3 machines - the washer, the dryer, and finally ME, the folding machine. I'm fast. I'm tenacious. I'm totally methodical. And I'm unstoppable." remarks Salvo. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>After further questions, Salvo says that the massage table is perfect for the repetitive slinging and stacking of sheets. She adds, "My husband and teenage daughter, Chelsea, don't try to help me with the linens - I don't want them to - they just slow me down. Picture the Tasmanian Devil spinning through a clothesline at 90 miles per hour and leaving a pile of neatly stacked rectangles in his wake. That's me. Dillards and J.C. Penney have offered me jobs in the linen department. Hotels and hospitals want me to give seminars to their housekeeping staff. Dry cleaners are all envious of my extreme folding skills." </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuK0rhbv1KIJ8QmclCXsuafmi4UC0RJbJ3YaWbruDdIErIl7zl7zVvbVQ-BOnHHvHCse2wW3Auae8bZO2-FSwq4c4DTULCM-jHIhQy20LgawGO1IX6THxkF8jI2K0BwRkjTgWmBJduuo/s1600-h/Advanta-massage-table-300.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258946454359646578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 426px; HEIGHT: 297px" height="294" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuK0rhbv1KIJ8QmclCXsuafmi4UC0RJbJ3YaWbruDdIErIl7zl7zVvbVQ-BOnHHvHCse2wW3Auae8bZO2-FSwq4c4DTULCM-jHIhQy20LgawGO1IX6THxkF8jI2K0BwRkjTgWmBJduuo/s400/Advanta-massage-table-300.JPG" width="366" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>Salvo continues, "By early morning, all the linens have been washed, neatly folded, and stacked symmetrically in laundry baskets, which my husband loads into the back of my minivan. And while I'm grateful for his assistance in loading, I'm secretly glad that the neighbors are still asleep and don't see him in all his morning glory - boxer shorts, tousled hair, and bleary eyes. Then it's back to the massage school for another day of student clinic. Needless to say, I gets lots of practice during the four weeks of student clinic."</div><br /><div></div><div>At the end of the interview, Salvo smiles and states that she hopes Martha Stewart is feeling frisky and she might even "cut Mrs. Stewart some slack and only fold with my left hand." </div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-84912336055523947572008-10-07T10:09:00.017-05:002008-10-07T18:39:38.143-05:00Increasing Student Success<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdvLZWzaUxIdR68yjot7AaDWZZmwVk0lCYo58K3fXnHidc8BsYYVH6w1fC6tkPNWOUjud1YDE0ca4EGyPCFJTePRGilX5LuvIXK3_WaOPMaMoTmrlN_hxN-vHAL7MqWivkmHe3ZxTNwA/s1600-h/Computer-Lab+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254433386786401810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 186px; HEIGHT: 251px" height="281" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdvLZWzaUxIdR68yjot7AaDWZZmwVk0lCYo58K3fXnHidc8BsYYVH6w1fC6tkPNWOUjud1YDE0ca4EGyPCFJTePRGilX5LuvIXK3_WaOPMaMoTmrlN_hxN-vHAL7MqWivkmHe3ZxTNwA/s320/Computer-Lab+for+blog.jpg" width="184" border="0" /></a></div>We all want to succeed.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Massage instructors want their students to succeed.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Massage schools want their graduates to succeed.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Massage school graduates want to succeed, which means passing licensing exams.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><br /><br /><div></div><div></div>The key to learning is repetition.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>That deserves an encore.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>The key to learning is repetition.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>To help students pass their licensing exams, administer practice exams while they are still in school!<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Start administering these exams about 3 months prior to graduation.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Use or compile a question bank (more later) and generate at least 3 practice exams.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Administer these exams at regular intervals.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Once students receive their scores, give them the correct answer and explain why it’s the correct answer.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Then, let them keep their corrected exam as a study guide. <div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gl4KvxpcTek1qXHXS7oLY4aMf9eAJ8R6Q6tzlqlvBI8rAXV6cLFKuAu_jpnL9-eFDusW3h3tStPz5EomHnt8o8scfhNXs9WRoCctmpXvfYL4tbEUXF-Joe1zoMcB_cH3ToplartmpFk/s1600-h/students.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254438622308403122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" height="185" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gl4KvxpcTek1qXHXS7oLY4aMf9eAJ8R6Q6tzlqlvBI8rAXV6cLFKuAu_jpnL9-eFDusW3h3tStPz5EomHnt8o8scfhNXs9WRoCctmpXvfYL4tbEUXF-Joe1zoMcB_cH3ToplartmpFk/s320/students.JPG" width="267" border="0" /></a></div></div><div></div>If your school uses my textbooks, a question bank with 400 items is available on the Elsevier’s EVOLVE website.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Registration is required to access these and other great resources, but they are free if your school uses <i>Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice</i> or <i>Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists</i>.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Both students and instructors can register.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Instructors have access to all student resources as well as instructor resources.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Here is the URL <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://evolve.elsevier.com/">https://evolve.elsevier.com/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please share what has worked for you.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>This is one area we all need help with!</p></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-50032730352107710472008-10-07T09:33:00.016-05:002008-10-16T05:11:51.041-05:00The Horror of Hurricanes...I'm not sure what is worse - the physical damage caused by the storms or the emotional upheaval that is the combination of: the media frenzy, the local goverment's overreaction (or underreaction), the preparation work (boarding of windows, removal of possible wind borne projectiles), the evacuation with its inevitable road gridlock, the worry and wonder about property and loved ones during the time away from home, the financial burden caused by evacuation or damage, the exhaustion of riding the storm out, the question of deciding whether to rebuild or relocate, the worry of whether this was just the 100 year storm or result of climate change, the realization that we may have to deal with this every 3 to 5 years from now on, orthe frustration of dealing with FEMA, insurance companies, and government assistance programs.<br /><br />We were fortunate. Rita devasted southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in 2005 and yet it has become "the forgotten storm". Eclipsed by Katrina's effect upon New Orleans, our little corner of the state has been all but forgotten. We were impacted by Rita, 14 trees down, 18 holes in the roof, carport, patios, screen porches destroyed. Miraculously, we were functional within 2 weeks! Most of our neighbors were not as fortunate. The storm surge from Rita produced a 3 foot flood of water from the Contraband Bayou along our street. Our home was not affected but others were. THE PHOTOS BELOW ARE FROM RITA IN 2005:<br /><div><br /><p>The Hawsey home across the street <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yB20Pdm91Lep5X88K8a3zLBLJAHcy1FOG2EG4NSR0QD3RT5_sYIVlBTZpA-FZzzWfY2eryMwmjBVzu9NxIBNdVSuoPFn25tEf3aOyGFXVZSb5rMcUmMLAZx7jDfW69EwVAw3J6Hzf1M/s1600-h/048_48.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254426476350452706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px" height="283" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yB20Pdm91Lep5X88K8a3zLBLJAHcy1FOG2EG4NSR0QD3RT5_sYIVlBTZpA-FZzzWfY2eryMwmjBVzu9NxIBNdVSuoPFn25tEf3aOyGFXVZSb5rMcUmMLAZx7jDfW69EwVAw3J6Hzf1M/s320/048_48.JPG" width="361" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvG7Xcl_uI6USAXrf07hqvFURTpjMBr4lvv8-AEKM_z1SZBasANWgcOByK1GdD6TjNrbCWoiaI6P9rLCxpagZYmTPh6S5dFLwHCaI98sC5-iA0wkhAncg0ym0GtP4sT5Ucqw8rOMbMMUs/s1600-h/078_78.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254426804612121890" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 428px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" height="301" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvG7Xcl_uI6USAXrf07hqvFURTpjMBr4lvv8-AEKM_z1SZBasANWgcOByK1GdD6TjNrbCWoiaI6P9rLCxpagZYmTPh6S5dFLwHCaI98sC5-iA0wkhAncg0ym0GtP4sT5Ucqw8rOMbMMUs/s320/078_78.JPG" width="379" border="0" /></a><br />One of the 14 trees down on our home<br /><br />This year, 2008, produced several other hurricane disasters for the Louisiana coast. The first was Hurricane Edouard. Next was Gustav. Then came Ike, the biggest storm to hit the Gulf of Mexico since the 1900. </p><p>Our Back Patio Before Ike <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5S6jcDMqRnAv4Lc-YyWPYgCour2zwfaNoYqJc8BgHJFd3W0Hq60JJUJWSIuWlMVcWmtyppMmhv-a9X6TbMS_jGXkMortmygHFcSw-6MMndGOenTAq_FfYFkbVdtpBpjmHbiD4Pq4sns/s1600-h/ike+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255888656862476482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 433px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 331px" height="300" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5S6jcDMqRnAv4Lc-YyWPYgCour2zwfaNoYqJc8BgHJFd3W0Hq60JJUJWSIuWlMVcWmtyppMmhv-a9X6TbMS_jGXkMortmygHFcSw-6MMndGOenTAq_FfYFkbVdtpBpjmHbiD4Pq4sns/s400/ike+for+blog.jpg" width="347" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezrmnOfkximpgnZY4ulr_t-eTZYNsSK_xvk8JqIZvkP7xbbPNazXBXS0MIgeHHb700flxXwRX9X-QjWA3s_UTk9fDZPUPI1tqc87tXnuXmkz3NYUmkKJ0ycEf_KetDwxbp_1ALWbZJVo/s1600-h/ike+2+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255888940478919346" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 408px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 328px" height="276" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezrmnOfkximpgnZY4ulr_t-eTZYNsSK_xvk8JqIZvkP7xbbPNazXBXS0MIgeHHb700flxXwRX9X-QjWA3s_UTk9fDZPUPI1tqc87tXnuXmkz3NYUmkKJ0ycEf_KetDwxbp_1ALWbZJVo/s400/ike+2+for+blog.jpg" width="338" border="0" /></a><br />Our Back Patio During Ike</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div><div><p>Ike pushed a tremendous wall of water that surpassed the flooding of Rita. Our street took 4 foot of water this time and the lake overran the seawall and flooded the downtown area. Fortunately, the trees were all gone and damage from wind was minimal by comparison.<br /><br />For all of you who have called or emailed, thank you for your concern. My family is doing well. We watch as 12 of our neighbors try to sell their homes or rebuild.</p></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-90126399336571565272008-10-05T08:35:00.005-05:002008-10-05T09:20:14.924-05:00Trade Secret #1<div><strong>What keeps you hydrated, has beneficial antioxidants, and offers a little kick? </strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsEthopx0OzwIEhUu9jMfNFa1210vo1rz3BOYiiyJPDLQJ_BpnhNB2at8DWR-Rto5WA-3zXJB2nwtKAM5qWNdGZLurMTUS9_WaMUl4vthyphenhyphenVeXejCBStShnncYGXBfHYofWxVlUT0F8vk/s1600-h/iced+tea.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253669188205670402" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsEthopx0OzwIEhUu9jMfNFa1210vo1rz3BOYiiyJPDLQJ_BpnhNB2at8DWR-Rto5WA-3zXJB2nwtKAM5qWNdGZLurMTUS9_WaMUl4vthyphenhyphenVeXejCBStShnncYGXBfHYofWxVlUT0F8vk/s200/iced+tea.jpg" border="0" height="175" width="212" /></strong></a> </div><div> </div><div>It's that good old southern standard - <u>Iced Tea</u>. And that's fresh brewed, unsweetened ice tea - no instant mixes, no lemon, no sugar, no nutrasweet, no splenda. At first, it took a little getting used to, but now it is my personal standard of drink. When I have a full day of massage, I keep an insulated, lidded cup in my massage room so I can drink this amazing beverage (through a straw- so I won’t have to touch the cup during the session or stain my teeth with the tea).<br /><br /></div><div>I even replaced drinking water at the gym with drinking ice tea. I usually keep quiet about it in class, but one day I had a see-through straw. As I was drinking, my instructor saw the brown-colored liquid going up the straw and I was busted! She gave me a long lecture about the importance of water. I asked her to try it sometime. Now <u>she</u> drinks tea during class. Go figure.<br /><br />My recipe: First, use quality ingredients. I like Tazo Awake Tea. I use a coffee pot and put 5-6 tea bags into the top basket (where coffee grinds go). Fill up the water container to 12 cups and press “go.” While it is brewing, place 5 half-gallon pitchers on the counter. When the first tea batch is made, pour the tea in equal amounts into all 5 pitchers. Using the same tea bags, make a second pot of tea. When the second tea batch is made, again, pour the tea in equal amounts into all 5 pitchers. Repeat the process until all 5 pitchers are full. Let the tea sit on the counter until cool, put on the lids and put it in the fridge.<br /><br />Now, you have 5 pitchers of delicious ice tea with only about 1 tea bag per half-gallon. If you need a slightly stronger tea, instead of increasing the tea bag count, place a coffee filter in the basket before the tea bags. This will keep the water in the basket a little longer and produce a slightly stronger tea. </div><div><br />Lastly, I don't always have time to brew up a fresh batch when I need it most. So, learn the restaurants in your area that serve fresh brewed unsweetened tea. Avoid anything that comes out of the same dispensers as carbonated beverages as these are made from concentrate and are inferior beverages. Most coffee shops and sandwich shops still brew their own. From there, it's a matter of personal preference about the ice - cubed, half-moon, cylindrical, crushed, cracked, etc.; but then, that's another story...</div><br /><div>Let me know your trade secrets. </div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134454449390700501.post-25720161871258099062008-10-03T23:58:00.005-05:002008-10-04T00:27:56.971-05:00Insomnia - an author's best friend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdKp5WQ5okIscVvlUNl9BXolBXR-Qx450cCLsWrvKgoNUDiYhYOy3331bWUi-npYTGtNIN0bv8z24fg4bmR8lr8a-852rcPhHAqymEGAKC70n1gzXU5zi1ISxMHcFm3Wv-IJiHvEY2P4/s1600-h/A_small_cup_of_coffee.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253164969816544146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdKp5WQ5okIscVvlUNl9BXolBXR-Qx450cCLsWrvKgoNUDiYhYOy3331bWUi-npYTGtNIN0bv8z24fg4bmR8lr8a-852rcPhHAqymEGAKC70n1gzXU5zi1ISxMHcFm3Wv-IJiHvEY2P4/s200/A_small_cup_of_coffee.jpg" border="0" /></a>It's 6 o'clock in the morning and I can smell the aroma of coffee drifting up the stairs from the kitchen. Mike has done his nightly magic and set the timer to percolate another pot of java (the baby boomer generation's equivalent of Red Bull). I've been up for a little more than two hours now, trying to put the finishing touches on the 2nd edition of the pathology book. I'm almost a year past the original deadline and it's scheduled to be on the shelf in December. Fortunately, I work well under pressure - I can't sleep worth a darn, but I <u>do</u> work well. <div><div></div><br /><div>Powered by sugar and caffeine, I begin work on "THE BLOG". Sounds like a 50's horror movie. I envision a place where students can critique my work, catch my mistakes, and make suggestions for future editions of my books; a place where teachers can exchange ideas about teaching anatomical science and massage therapy; and hopefully, a place where all (including myself) can be entertained in the process (hopefully without being consumed by a gelatinous mass of red protoplasm). </div></div>Susan Salvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894365981141443477noreply@blogger.com0