sk Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 I saw a comment about me not being on the bbs as much so i thought I would make a post to try to explain. I had a vission (well you don't have to believe me, but I did) and I seem to be going to school. I start in April. So my cc.com slacker days (sigh) are comming to an end. well not totaly, it is only one class one day a week but here is to the end of slackerdom and to the begining of what ever is next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Spelling school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 vegetablebelay said: Spelling school? Â no I don't think you have to spell well to be a massage therapist THANK GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 does that mean you are gonna become a practicing massagynist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Dru said: does that mean you are gonna become a practicing massagynist? Â no silly I like women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 this has jk written all over it - "you should become a professional masseuse...yeah...that will do...I'll help you "study" anytime" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Good for you Muffy! That's a great field to get into. Please just take care of your hands...I hear it can be really hard on your hands...carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. Just like excessive posting on the bbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 isnt the carpal tunnel that weird lane that switches directions and goes underground through seattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 ChrisT said: Good for you Muffy! That's a great field to get into. Please just take care of your hands...I hear it can be really hard on your hands...carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. Just like excessive posting on the bbs  MAYBE I HAVE BEEN IN TRAINING THIS WHOLE PAST YEAR AND DIDN"I EVEN KNOW IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 yeah muffy!!! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 (insert oriental massage joke about Trask here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Why massage therapy? Just curious what leads you in that direction...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Is this "professional" massage or Professional massage? Â My neck is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Stefan said: Why massage therapy? Just curious what leads you in that direction...... Â Well honestly it is something that has come up alot over the past 10 years or so. I would realy LIKE to be a counsler, but I can't seem to commit to the 6 years of realy acedemic school that would require. Massage therapy seems like a realy posative way for me to help people who want help. Â I also have spent a large portion of my life 14 years or so in physical pain. debilitating cronic physical pain. I have an intamite relationship with the mechanics of pain. It would be nice to help people in some small way as I have been helped in many ways over the years. ( BTW pain free for the past 2 years ) Â I also firmly believe in the power of touch. Touching someone in a non sexual suportive way can add to their well being and physical and emotional healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 I'm sure you make a lot more money as a "professional" masseuse than as a professional masseuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 and BTW I realy did have a vission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Good thoughts. Hope it works out. I know the importance of touch when you are in pain. I strongly believe touch is a very important factor in first aid to someone who has been in an accident. Â I don't know if they encourage touch to EMTs though as part of their first aid..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 you are right steph, they should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 They do. At least when I went through EMT training they encouraged us to try to have a hand on the patient at all times. Just be careful where you place that hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 rbw1966 said: They do. At least when I went through EMT training they encouraged us to try to have a hand on the patient at all times. Just be careful where you place that hand. Â YEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 The CC.com rope ups will never be the same! Everybody should bring a few extra bucks or some old gear to trade Muff for massages. Talk about a great way to build a rack..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aint_this_great Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Mattp's wife is a massage therapist (she was getting hit up for massages at pub club last night). I bet she does physical therapy in the climbing community...give him a pm if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Thinker said: The CC.com rope ups will never be the same! Everybody should bring a few extra bucks or some old gear to trade Muff for massages. Talk about a great way to build a rack..... Â This is actualy a realy GREAT idea! I want to get licenced in or and wa not sure how yet. but I will hve to put in a certin # of massage hours before I can take my test those are free BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Muffy - I believe you had a vision. It's very cool you've found something that you want to do for a living. I've spent a lot of time figuring that one out and think I've finally hit upon something that I can stick to for a while. So congrats to you! Â The WA state liscensing board has good info on the requirements in WA. Not sure what they are in OR, but the WA reqs are way more stringent than in CA. I think it's because LMTs can get reimbursed by insurance companies. Check their site for more info and a list of schools up here that are accredited. Â I looked into massage therapy as a way to pay for grad school, but decided against it after I realized it would be hard to climb well and also be a good massage therapist (not that this should sway you from your vision though). Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 body shampoos are a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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